Konya Mayor Altay’s Strong Response to CHP’s Tanju Özcan’s ‘Garbage Provocation’: Konya is Too Big for You
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay responded strongly to CHP’s Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan’s remarks targeting Konya and Yozgat over the issue of garbage. Altay listed the completed projects in Konya and remarked to Özcan, “Konya is too big for you.”
Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan caused controversy with his remarks on social media about a fine issued to a citizen in Bolu for littering. He said, “This is not Yozgat, this is not Konya, brother, you can’t throw your garbage here!!! A fine of 14,407 TL was sent to the relevant company and vehicle owner. I am not like your mayor. I will not let anyone dirty Turkey’s cleanest city!!!”
Mayor Altay’s Strong Response!
Responding to Özcan’s statements, Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Altay emphasized his respect for the people of Bolu but criticized Özcan harshly.
Altay stated, “Konya is too big for you,” highlighting that there is no place for polemical politics in city management.
He listed the projects one by one:
“Do not overshadow our respect for the people of Bolu. Konya is too big for you. Polemical politics in city management is a thing of the past here.
If your vision that considers picking up cigarette butts as municipal work does not suit you;
Waste Disposal and Energy Production Facilities
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Purple Network (Wastewater Recycling Plant)
Noise Barriers
Natural Gas Conversion Project for Low-Income Families
Zero Carbon Buildings
630 km Bike Path
Bicycle Tramway, and hundreds of other projects can be seen in Konya.
Advanced Biological Treatment Plants
Zero Waste Applications
Solar Power Plant Projects
Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects
Medical Waste Disposal Project
Climate-Friendly Green Buildings
Solar Composting Facility
I won’t even mention our projects for Energy Production from Mixed Municipal Waste.”
Do not overshadow our respect for the people of Bolu.
Konya is too big for you.
Polemical politics in city management is a thing of the past here.
If your vision that considers picking up cigarette butts as municipal work does not suit you
⭕️ Waste Disposal and Energy Production… pic.twitter.com/3cRiOaiuAs
— Uğur İbrahim Altay (@u_ibrahim_altay) October 18, 2024
In Conclusion
Konya Mayor Altay’s response to Bolu Mayor Özcan’s provocative statements showcases a strong defense of Konya’s achievements and projects. Altay’s emphasis on the importance of constructive governance over political bickering sets a tone for responsible leadership in municipal affairs. The exchange between the two mayors highlights the significance of focusing on tangible results and development rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric. Konya’s progress under Altay’s leadership stands as a testament to effective administration and forward-thinking urban planning.
