Recep Altepe Evaluated the Local Election Process in Bursa

Recep Altepe, AK Party Local Governments Deputy Chairman and former Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, made evaluations about the upcoming 31 March local election process on Everybody Duysun TV.

Stating that he returned to work within the AK Party after a 6-year break, Recep Altepe, “We will contribute as much as possible in this process. We will serve for both Bursa and Türkiye. We have 45 years of political experience. In this process, we will do our best to contribute to Bursa and to guide our municipalities in our country.” said.

“LOCAL ADMINISTRATORS ARE VERY IMPORTANT”

Emphasizing that local governments are now in an important position in the world, Recep Altepe, “Mayors and local administrators are very important in the world. Now cities are competing. When localization is achieved, development also comes with it. We made serious reforms in the field of local governments AK Party aspect. Hopefully, we are waiting for new reforms to come. There are about 40 days until the election. “The one who plays well during this time wins.” said.

Bursa is an important city, but it is not possible to expect the municipality to do everything, he said. Recep Altepe, “In some places, there are statements that we could not find resources. We also worked hard at the time. A lot of money is produced in Bursa. If even a part of this was invested in Bursa, Bursa would be revitalized. One of the main duties of the local government is to properly manage the citizens' economy, that is, the city economy. "For the city's economy to be good, deficiencies in areas such as transportation and infrastructure must be completed." said.

PROMINENT NAMES IN THE SURVEYS IN PROVINCES AND DISTRICTS WERE VISITED

When I came to office In Bursa He said that the process of selecting candidates for the metropolitan municipality had been completed. Recep Altepe, “Polls came to the fore in this election. Not much risk was taken. The names that stood out in the surveys were preferred. The result will be whatever our people appreciate on March 31. The opposition is very dispersed. This is a big advantage. There is no stability in opposition parties. “I do not expect the opposition to get a good result in the elections.” said.

Recep Altepe stated that the political environment should be constructive with the following words:

“The aim of political parties is to serve locally and across the country. Politics is not a place for fighting. It is necessary to be constructive. “If you are in this city council, you need to contribute to the city.”

“BURSA IS A CAPITAL AND DOES NOT HAVE A SINGLE IDENTITY”

Saying that Bursa is a city full of culture and history from the mountain to the sea, Recep Altepe said, “In the first years of the Republic, especially those who came from the Balkans settled in this region when they saw the opportunities in Bursa. Currently, Bursa has an industrial city identity. Due to Bursa's opportunities, industry was established in this area. "Although Bursa's most important identity currently stands out as industry, it is an important city in other areas as well." said.