Three Former Hanam Mayors Declare Support for Kang Byungdeok, Saying "Hanam Needs a Mayor Who Truly Knows the City"

Three Former Hanam Mayors
Declare Support for Democratic Party Preliminary Candidate Kang Byungdeok

On March 19, former Hanam mayors Son Youngchae, Lee Gyobeom, and Kim Sangho, all formerly of the Democratic Party, issued a statement expressing their support for Democratic Party preliminary candidate Kang Byungdeok.

On the 7th, Lee Gyobeom and Kim Sangho, former mayors of Hanam City, delivered congratulatory speeches at the opening ceremony of candidate Kang Byeongdeok's election office. Provided by Hanam City

In their statement, they emphasized, "The upcoming local election on June 3 will be a critical turning point that will determine Hanam's future," adding, "What Hanam needs most right now is a mayor who truly understands the city and has a deep grasp of local issues."

The three former mayors diagnosed that Hanam is currently facing complex challenges in areas such as transportation, environment, education, and finance, as part of a continuous wave of new town development. They stated, "The present Hanam urgently needs leadership that can accurately understand the accumulated issues spread across the city, and deeply comprehend the local trends and the lives of its citizens."

They also expressed concern about some candidates within the Democratic Party. The statement pointed out, "There are candidates who, without any prior connection to Hanam, have moved to the city just a few months ago and are now running for mayor," and questioned, "It is difficult not to wonder how those unfamiliar even with the names of neighborhoods can gain a deep understanding of the city's history, various local issues, and the lives of its citizens."

Furthermore, they raised concerns that "If an unprepared individual takes charge of city administration, the precious time at the beginning of the term will inevitably be spent adapting and understanding the issues," adding, "The resulting losses and burdens will ultimately be borne by the citizens."

Within this awareness of the issues, they evaluated, "Preliminary candidate Kang Byungdeok has been active in Hanam for a long time, deeply understanding local issues and maintaining consistent communication with citizens," and stated, "He presents concrete and achievable visions for key tasks such as expanding Hanam's transportation infrastructure, establishing a foundation for future industries, and transitioning to an eco-friendly city."

They continued, "Hanam's tomorrow must be entrusted to someone who truly knows Hanam," and declared, "We believe that preliminary candidate Kang Byungdeok, who understands the lives of citizens, reads the local context, and leads with a well-prepared vision, is the right person to take responsibility for Hanam's future."

The three former mayors stressed, "For the sustainable development of Hanam and the improvement of citizens' quality of life, it is essential to select a prepared candidate," adding, "We hope that this election will establish leadership that understands Hanam better than anyone else."

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