Reaction to urban transformation from Saygılı to Metropolitan Municipality

AK Party Izmir Provincial Chairman Bilal Saygılı criticized the urban transformation project in Ornekkoy by the Metropolitan Municipality, stating that the first tender was held in 2018 with a promise to deliver the project to the beneficiaries within two years, but it resulted in failure. He accused a group of politically motivated elites of using the urban transformation projects as a tool of the CHP, creating new victims. Saygılı called on Cemil Tugay to explain what is happening at Izbeton. He demanded an explanation on the actions of those who misuse their authority illegally and cause difficulties for the municipality and the citizens.
During a press conference at the party headquarters, AK Party Izmir Provincial Chairman Bilal Saygılı, along with other party members, addressed the issues related to Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and the city’s agenda. Saygılı emphasized that dark dealings were carried out with Izmir Metropolitan Municipality’s involvement in Izmir’s urban crisis. He criticized the lack of progress in various urban transformation projects and questioned the allocation of funds. Saygılı also mentioned the lack of transparency in the allocation of resources and the slow pace of projects.
Saygılı also expressed disappointment over the statements of Mayor Cemil Tugay regarding tourism, stating that his reluctance to promote Izmir as a tourism city contradicts the city’s economic goals and potential. Furthermore, Saygılı criticized the decision to declare Tel Aviv as a sister city of Izmir, given the solidarity of Izmir with the rightful struggle of the people of Gaza. Saygılı also addressed the public transportation issues in Izmir, particularly focusing on the operations of IZBAN and the financial challenges faced by the municipality in managing the transportation network.