강 시장은 “지난해는 국내외 불확실성과 경기 둔화, 물가 부담 등으로 민생의 어려움이 지속된 한 해였다”면서도 “이러한 여건 속에서도 양주시는 교통·산업·교육·문화 전반에서 의미 있는 성과를 거두며 ‘경기북부 중심도시’로의 입지를 굳혀가고 있다”고 밝혔다.
실제로 양주시는 △경기양주 테크노밸리 및 은남산업단지 분양 △옥정~포천 광역철도 기공 △교외선 재개통 △광역버스 신규 노선 개통 및 똑버스 서부권 운행 개시 등 도시 성장 기반을 지속적으로 확충해 왔다.
강 시장은 “이러한 노력은 인구 증가와 함께 2025년 전국 도시경쟁력 평가에서 ‘시민이 살기 좋은 도시’로 선정되는 결실로 이어졌다”며 “정주경쟁력 부문 전국 1위라는 성과는 시민과 공직자가 함께 만든 결과”라고 강조했다.
7대 중점 정책방향 제시
강 시장은 올해 시정 운영 방향으로 7대 중점 정책을 제시했다.
교통 분야에서는 도봉산~옥정, 옥정~포천 광역철도와 GTX-C 노선의 조속한 추진을 비롯해 광역버스 신설, 택시 증차, 노선버스 준공영제 확대 등으로 교통 편의를 높이겠다는 계획이다.
문화관광 분야에서는 회암사지 유네스코 세계유산 등재를 적극 추진하고, 회암사지 왕실축제 등 대표 축제를 내실 있게 운영해 역사·문화 관광도시로서의 정체성을 강화한다는 방침이다.
교육 분야에서는 교육발전특구 선도지역으로서 양주형 교육모델을 확대하고, AI·디지털 교육센터 운영, 자기주도학습센터 구축, 양주교육지원청 신설 추진 등을 통해 미래인재 양성에 집중하겠다고 밝혔다.
복지 분야에서는 생애주기별 맞춤 복지와 돌봄 통합 지원을 강화하고, 서부권 노인복지관과 노인회관 건립 등 복지 인프라 확충을 약속했다.
이와 함께 인구 50만 시대를 대비해 공공의료원 설립, 방위산업 혁신클러스터 조성, 드론특별자유화구역 운영, 수소도시 조성 등 미래 성장동력 확보에도 박차를 가할 계획이다.
마지막으로 강 시장은 “시민과의 소통을 강화한 열린 행정을 통해 시민이 체감하는 변화를 만들겠다”며 민원콜센터 설치, 주민참여예산 확대, 온·오프라인 시정홍보 강화를 제시했다.
강수현 시장은 “2026년에도 시민의 목소리에 더욱 귀 기울이며 30만 시민이 체감할 수 있는 변화와 행복을 만들어 가겠다”며 “시민 모두의 건강과 행복을 기원한다”고 신년 메시지를 전했다.
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[New Year's Address] Yangju Mayor Kang Soo-hyun: "Leaping Forward as a Central City in Northern Gyeonggi Province through Restoration of People's Livelihoods, Transportation Expansion, and Future Growth"
- Reporter Ha In-gyu
(Yangju=Break News, Northeast Gyeonggi Province) Yangju Mayor Kang Soo-hyun delivered a New Year's address to usher in the year of the Horse (丙午年) in 2026. He stated, "I will prioritize the lives of citizens and conduct unwavering municipal administration." He also highlighted the restoration of people's livelihoods, expansion of transportation infrastructure, and securing future growth engines as key priorities.
Mayor Kang stated, "Last year was a year marked by persistent difficulties for the people, due to domestic and international uncertainties, an economic slowdown, and rising inflation." However, he added, "Despite these challenges, Yangju City achieved meaningful results across transportation, industry, education, and culture, solidifying its position as the 'center city of northern Gyeonggi Province.'"
Indeed, Yangju City has continuously expanded its foundation for urban growth, including the sale of land in the Gyeonggi Yangju Techno Valley and Eunnam Industrial Complex, the groundbreaking of the Okjeong-Pocheon metropolitan railway, the reopening of the suburban railway, the opening of new metropolitan bus routes, and the launch of the Tokko Bus service in the western region.
Further achievements in culture and education include the inclusion of the Hoeamsa Temple Site on the UNESCO World Heritage Priority List, the successful completion of the Hoeamsa Temple Site Royal Festival, the Ten Million Zinnia Festival, and the Dronebot Festival, and the city's promotion to a leading education development special zone.
Mayor Kang emphasized, "These efforts, along with population growth, have resulted in the city being selected as a 'city with a good livability' in the 2025 National Urban Competitiveness Evaluation." He added, "This achievement of ranking first nationwide in the residential competitiveness category is the result of the collaboration between citizens and public officials."
Seven Key Policy Directions
Mayor Kang presented seven key policies as the direction of city administration this year.
First, he announced that he would prioritize restoring the livelihoods of residents. He would attract high-tech and small businesses to Yangju Techno Valley and the Eunnam Industrial Complex, strengthen customized support for small businesses and SMEs, and strengthen youth employment and entrepreneurship support.
In the transportation sector, he plans to expedite the implementation of the Dobongsan-Okjeong and Okjeong-Pocheon metropolitan railways and the GTX-C line. He will also improve transportation convenience by introducing new metropolitan buses, increasing the number of taxis, and expanding the semi-public bus system.
In the cultural tourism sector, the city plans to actively pursue the designation of the Hoeamsa Temple Site as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to strengthen its identity as a historical and cultural tourism city by effectively operating representative festivals, such as the Hoeamsa Temple Site Royal Festival.
In education, as a leading region in the Special Education Development Zone, the city announced plans to expand the Yangju-style education model and focus on fostering future talent by operating an AI and digital education center, establishing a self-directed learning center, and promoting the establishment of a new Yangju Office of Education.
In the welfare sector, the city pledged to strengthen integrated support for life-cycle-specific welfare and care, and expand welfare infrastructure, including the construction of a senior welfare center and senior center in the western region.
Furthermore, in preparation for a population of 500,000, the city plans to accelerate efforts to secure future growth engines, including the establishment of a public medical center, the creation of a defense industry innovation cluster, the operation of a special drone liberalization zone, and the creation of a hydrogen city.
Finally, Mayor Kang stated, "We will create tangible changes for our citizens through an open administration that strengthens communication with them." He proposed establishing a civil complaint call center, expanding participatory budgeting, and strengthening online and offline public relations efforts.
Mayor Kang Soo-hyun delivered his New Year's message, saying, "In 2026, we will continue to listen more attentively to the voices of our citizens and create changes and happiness that our 300,000 citizens can feel. I wish all our citizens good health and happiness." <저작권자 ⓒ 브레이크뉴스 경기동북부 무단전재 및 재배포 금지>
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