Hu Fei returned to the office and just picked up the water glass when Ding Cong hurried over.
"Mayor, this is our city government's plan to hold a poetry recitation competition to celebrate the Party's founding day."
Ding Cong walked with the document in his hand and reported the report, "The theme of the poetry recited is to celebrate the July 1st Party Founding Day. Comrades from departments directly under the municipal government can participate in the competition, with preliminary and semi-final rounds..."
"Okay, let's follow your plan."
Hu Fei nodded, took the document, glanced at it quickly, and threw the document on the table, "By the way, they say our government produces talents, so we can't be embarrassed this time."
"Besides, don't think about doing anything secretly just to save the office's face."
"Absolutely not, absolutely not. I guarantee with my party spirit that this poetry recitation competition will be fair, open and just."
Ding Cong chuckled. In fact, this is what a competition like this is. The rankings of the competition are basically determined at the beginning. Isn't this the case with so-called entertainment talent shows nowadays?
Now that Hu Fei has spoken, let's follow his wishes. Who makes him the boss?
"Boss, Mayor Pang is here."
As soon as Ding Cong left, Zhou Lan came in to report.
"Invite her in."
Hu Fei nodded. Pang Juan was in charge of culture, education, health and other tasks. The college entrance examination results should be out now, so he must have come to report the situation.
"Mayor, happy event, happy event."
As soon as Pang Juan walked into Hu Fei's office, he couldn't help but congratulate loudly, "This year's provincial science champion is from our Yiyang City No. 1 Middle School..."
Seeing Pang Juan's excitement, Hu Fei secretly lamented that it is not easy to achieve results as an official, especially in industries with net expenditures such as culture, education, and health.
The financial situation of Yiyang City is not good, and accordingly the expenditures related to people's livelihood are somewhat stretched. At the National People's Congress at the beginning of the year, some representatives expressed their hope to strengthen people's livelihood, especially medical care and education.
expenditures etc.
Hu Fei has also considered increasing investment in people's livelihood, but the city's finances are too tight now, and less investment in this area is simply a drop in the bucket. Hu Fei wants to wait until the city's financial situation improves before considering this issue.
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Now that the high-tech industrial park has been built, the next step is for the Taikang Group's photovoltaic industry to start construction, and the Mayfield Group's mobile phone factory to be put into operation, which will definitely bring vitality to the industrial park, with nearby supermarkets, restaurants, restaurants, etc.
It will also become one of the tax sources for the municipal finance.
"Mayor Pang, the students in our city did well in the exam this time. That is compared to our city's previous results. Compared to other brother regions, our results still need to be improved."
After reading Pang Juan's report, Hu Fei sighed, "Of course, I don't blame you as the leader. I, the mayor, also have the responsibility. It is very difficult to develop education without sufficient investment in education."
"Mayor, I don't blame you for this. Our city's financial situation is indeed very difficult."
Pang Juan also sighed, "There used to be a few excellent teachers in No. 1 Middle School, but unfortunately they were snatched away by the High School Affiliated to Normal University. Both the salary and the working environment there are much better than here. People go to higher places.
, the water flows downward."
Her voice paused, "After all, our investment in education is not enough. Mayor, do you think we should increase our investment in education?"
"Mayor Pang, as you just said, the city's financial situation is very bad, and there are still hundreds of thousands of people holding IOUs from our city government."
Looking at Pang Juan's face, Hu Fei sighed, "However, it is indeed necessary to increase investment. The city's finances have no money, which does not mean that there will be no investment."
His voice paused, and a faint smile appeared on his face, "The government has no money, so it can use private funds. When I was the county magistrate in Huoshan County, I promoted private funds to enter the education industry.
Moreover, the effect is better than I expected.”
“Guide private funds into the education industry?”
Pang Juan was stunned. The economic development of Yiyang City is average, but there are still many migrant workers working here to make a living. Some of them also bring their children with them, so there are also some schools for the children of migrant workers. However, this can also form an industry.
scale?
"Yes, we should guide private funds into the education industry. Since education has been industrialized, we must use the power of social funds to strengthen the construction and development of education."
Hu Fei nodded, "Mayor Pang, don't underestimate the education industry. Our city's high-tech industrial park is booming. Taikang Group will start construction soon, and Mei Fei Group's mobile phone factory should also be put into operation by the end of the year.
Well, as a result, a large number of workers will flood into our city."
"By then, tertiary industries such as supermarkets, restaurants, and movie theaters will flourish. Workers who have children will naturally be willing to take their children with them. After all, the quality of education in the city is definitely better than in the countryside. This is an opportunity.
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"Mayor, I kind of understand. Wait for me to go back and think about it carefully and think about it carefully."
Pang Juan thought about it and felt that Hu Fei's words made sense. He even felt like he had discovered a golden mountain.
"Okay, I just need to think about it carefully. It is best to mobilize the comrades in the Education Bureau to think about it together. We will definitely come up with a good idea by pooling our wisdom."
Hu Fei nodded approvingly. He could tell Pang Juan his thoughts, but it was impossible for him to tell the leaders in charge about the handling of every work of the municipal government. He would not have the time to do so, nor would he have the energy.
Therefore, use every opportunity to exercise the abilities of these deputy mayors and let them think proactively. Work ability is cultivated through continuous exercise and continuous thinking.
"Mayor, you're busy, I'll go back and sort things out first."
Pang Juan left in a hurry.
Hu Fei picked up the water glass and took a sip. Seeing that the time was almost up, he put down the water glass and was about to go to the cafeteria to eat when his cell phone rang.
"Honey, are you off work too?"
Hu Fei answered the phone, stood up and walked out.
"Hubby, grandpa's health doesn't seem to be getting better. I just came back from him in the afternoon and he has been lying down for several days."
Qian Xiaomei's voice on the other end of the microphone was a little deep.
"Then I'll take some time to go back and see the old man."
Hu Fei pondered for a moment and said into the phone, "I haven't been back to Beijing for a while. How is everyone at home?"
"Don't worry, they are all fine. Let's do this. You take the train back on Friday night, and we will go back to Baisha together on Sunday morning to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday."
"Okay, let's settle it then. I'll take the train back tomorrow night. I'll just spend the night on the train recharging my energy so I can take care of you when I get back."
Hu Fei chuckled.
"Rogue, I won't tell you anymore. Aunt Meiya asked me to come over for dinner tonight, and my mother is also complaining that you won't go back recently, and you want to visit her when you come back this time."
"Okay, let's talk about it after we get back. I'll listen to you."