Geochang County Governor Lee Honggi Communicates Directly with Residents Through "Talk with the Governor"

First Open Governor's Office session held... Residents share views on everyday inconveniences and local issues
Governor to meet with residents every Wednesday... Suggestions to be reviewed for incorporation into county policies

Geochang County Governor Lee Honggi has launched the "Talk with the Governor" program at the Open Governor's Office to hear firsthand about residents' everyday inconveniences and local issues.

On October 28, Governor Lee held the first session of "Meeting Day" at the Open Governor's Office, meeting with participating residents and listening to their views on everyday inconveniences, local issues, and policy proposals.

[Photo courtesy of Geochang County] Geochang County Mayor Lee Honggi exchanges views on local issues and everyday inconveniences with residents attending “Talk with the Mayor” at the Open Mayor’s Office.

"Talk with the Governor" is a communication program that gives residents the opportunity to meet directly with the county governor and freely share their views, from inconveniences they experience in their daily lives to suggestions for regional development.

Moving away from the format of conventional formal meetings, Governor Lee plans to run the program so residents can raise a wide range of opinions without being limited to predetermined topics.

The meetings will generally be held every Wednesday, with the schedule adjusted according to the county government's agenda and the number of applications received.

The program will also provide opportunities for residents from diverse backgrounds to speak directly with the governor, taking into account applicants' ages, occupations, and places of residence.

To ensure that suggestions and policy proposals raised during the meetings do not end with simply being heard, Governor Lee plans to have the relevant departments review them before deciding whether to incorporate them into county policies.

He also plans to review and track the status of each suggestion quarterly to ensure that follow-up action is taken.

At the first meeting on October 28, Governor Lee listened directly to the participating residents and discussed local issues and everyday inconveniences with them.

"Listening directly to the diverse ideas of residents and the voices from the field is the starting point of county administration," Governor Lee said. "I will create a forum for communication where everyone can speak freely, without being constrained by format or topic."

Geochang County plans to hold "Talk with the Governor" regularly and continue to have the relevant departments review submitted suggestions and monitor their handling.

For Governor Lee's regular meetings with residents to lead to meaningful communication, it is important to transparently inform residents about how their suggestions are handled and the results.

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