Ho Chi Minh City constituents seek support for displaced officials, improved services

Constituents in Di An ward, Ho Chi Minh City, met with representatives from the City People's Council on June 11 to discuss local issues. A primary concern raised by residents was the need for adequate social policies and benefits for neighborhood officials who will be displaced following the restructuring of local administrative units.

Ba Trinh Thi Nho, a constituent, highlighted the long service of many neighborhood leaders, some having served for over 16 years. She emphasized their contributions to maintaining security, environmental cleanliness, and residents' well-being. "Now, with the restructuring of neighborhoods in the ward, many people will have to resign. We request that the City People's Council consider policies for these individuals," Nho stated.

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Now, with the restructuring of neighborhoods in the ward, many people will have to resign. We request that the City People's Council consider policies for these individuals.

Another resident, Ms. Ngo Thi Phuong Loan, brought attention to the dangerous commute faced by schoolchildren. Many children must cross the Sóng Thần overpass intersection to reach schools located about 500 meters away in Linh Xuan ward, despite schools existing within their own ward. Residents requested the council's intervention to allow their children to attend schools in Linh Xuan ward.

Additionally, residents living along An Binh Street requested clarification on land compensation prices, resettlement policies, and legal procedures for the planned expansion of the road. Vo Van Hong, Chairman of the Di An Ward People's Committee, acknowledged the necessity of the An Binh road upgrade for economic development and traffic flow. He assured residents that land compensation would be based on new appraisals ensuring legal compliance and that resettlement options would be provided for those fully displaced.

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Regarding the compensation for the An Binh road land acquisition, we are currently awaiting a new appraisal to ensure legal procedures for setting compensation prices. I understand the compensation price will be many times higher than the old price. Additionally, Di An ward has a policy to arrange resettlement for households that are completely displaced to ensure their livelihoods.