Mayor’s Remarks:
1. We extend our gratitude to all bureaus and departments for their hard work over the past year, which ensured that the Christmas and New Year’s Eve series of events concluded successfully and garnered widespread praise. This year, the Lunar New Year holiday includes nine continuous days off. However, municipal administrative services will remain uninterrupted. During this period, responsibilities, such as maintaining order, environmental cleanliness, safety, and public health, will continue, and colleagues are expected to uphold their commitment to serving citizens. Recently, various administrative issues have arisen in different counties and cities, including the disqualification of the grand prize winner of the Shopping Festival, damage to the walls of a historic site caused by cleaning staff, and accidental injuries to the public from inadvertently misdirected fireworks during a New Year’s Eve event. These incidents could happen even with the slightest negligence. Colleagues are urged to stay vigilant and highly alert when organizing each event to prevent similar occurrences. During the Lunar New Year Festival, major events, such as shopping festivals and lantern festivals, will be held. We urge all relevant bureaus and departments to prioritize safety and maintain order. Let us work together to ensure that participants can appreciate the highlights of these events.
2. The prices of vehicles purchased in the first and second halves of the year will differ. All bureaus and departments are advised to consider the bargaining potential for discounts carefully when purchasing government vehicles.