Social media statements from Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay responded to criticisms directed at him on social media regarding urban transformation, tunnel works, and association membership.
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay answered questions from citizens via his social media account, making statements regarding the Ballıkuyu and Gültepe urban transformation projects, delays in the Onat Tunnel, and his resignation from the Kemalist Thought Association.
Ballıkuyu Project
Stating that the urban transformation works in the Ballıkuyu region were not just recently initiated, Cemil Tugay emphasized that a comprehensive project of this scale had not been prepared before.
Gültepe's Authority Status
Answering the question regarding urban transformation works in Gültepe, Tugay stated that the region is not within the authority area of the metropolitan municipality and that the planning work was carried out by the Konak Municipality.
Delay in Onat Tunnel
Touching upon the completion schedule of the Onat Tunnel, Tugay noted that there was a delay in the project due to a landslide problem, but the works are nearing completion.
Ground Problem Revision
Clarifying why a different transformation work had stopped, Tugay stated that the project was revised due to ground issues and that the works have resumed.
Explanation on ADD Membership
Responding to criticisms regarding his departure from the Kemalist Thought Association membership, Tugay expressed that this decision does not carry any political meaning and that the matter has been distorted.