“You are the eyes and ears of the citizens. "You are very important in informing the citizens with your criticism of our mistakes and your appreciation of our truths." Greeting the press members by saying, Özcan said, “We took over the duty as of April 3, and then we entered the 10-day Eid al-Fitr period. "We started working full time last Monday," he said.
“WE DID NOT TAKE A NICE PAINTING”
He continued his speech by saying, "We did not inherit a pleasant picture." Mehmet Özcan continued by saying: “I do not want it to be a period of whining. "I would like to tell you that we have taken over a municipality whose system is truly corrupted and whose economy is dispersed. But I believe that we can collect these within 6-8 months."
“WE WILL TRY TO REALIZE THE WORKING PROCEDURES QUICKLY”
Evaluating the current situation of Keşan Municipality, Özcan explained the latest developments regarding the Yayla Coast Wastewater Treatment Plant, which was left idle for 5 years, and said: “I have great annoyance about the Treatment Plant in Yayla. We continue our investigations at the facility with technical staff. According to the report received yesterday evening; They have stated that we will not be able to put it into operation before the end of September. They talked about overhaul costs probably up to 20 or 50 million. We don't know what will happen right now. When I saw the facility in this state during the election process, I said, "This is treason." If not, what is this? This facility has maintenance, if you don't know, ask people who know. Who has the right to harm Keşan Municipality and cause the people who come to vacation there to have their holidays in bad conditions? Unfortunately, we will have such a problem this summer season. We will try to overcome this by sharing it with our citizens and asking how uneasy they will be. In the meantime, we will try to carry out the repairs and restoration operations at full speed. "Technical people continue to report here."
“WE CANCELED THE VEHICLES THAT WERE ALLOCATED TO HIS PERSON OR HOME, SUCH AS OFFICIAL VEHICLES”
Adding that Keşan Municipality has a receivable of 162 million 562 thousand liras and 483 million liras of pipes and that new debts have also been determined, Özcan pointed out that the current situation will be collected and said: “We have started to implement savings measures as of today. We took back personal vehicles. We canceled the vehicles allocated to his person or home, such as official vehicles. Budgets in public institutions are made in November. It comes into force as of January 1. At that time, an item was included in the presidential representation and entertainment expenses. About 3 million was spent in 13 months on elections. I submit this to the discretion of the citizens. The details are as we hung them. We started our duty. First we will recover, then we will continue investments. “May it be easy for us and may it be beneficial for Keşan.”
“Even the PRESIDENT'S OFFICE HAD PERSONAL VEHICLES USED FOR HIS HOME”
Answering the questions of journalists afterwards, Mayor Mehmet Özcan answered the question about the allocated vehicles. Stating that these vehicles were used even for individuals, Özcan continued as follows: “Even the presidential office has vehicles used for personal use, for its home. I have never taken my family around in an official car. There was a vehicle that hit those ram heads. It was also allocated to him. Now he's not around. Those vehicles are used for business purposes and are in the parking lot in the evening. Additionally, we will save some money on lighting. I will not have the lights of the Indoor Sports Hall turned on until the morning. We will turn off the stadium lights at 23.00. "We will keep dangerous places open, but we will also cut down those that burn unnecessarily."
“WE ARE FOUNDED ON THE PROBLEMS”
Answering the question asked by journalists about the Saros Gulf Area Management Meeting, which will be held today by the Edirne Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Özcan said: “I do not know the status of the area management for now. Every Governor who comes, holds a meeting about Saros and leaves. These problems are the problems of the region. There are those that concern the municipality and those that concern the central government. Especially the coasts. We are aware of the problems here. There are problems such as renting hostels and lack of infrastructure in the region. There is no treatment in many places. There are beach rentals. There is a coastal use law. It directly concerns the state. On the one hand, according to that law, it is said that the beaches belong to the citizens, on the other hand, they are rented. The property issue case continues in Erikli. The security issue is an issue in itself. We will talk about these, but what kind of authorization will it be, will it be completely connected to a central government, and such issues. “I think it will be a long meeting.”
“THERE ARE PLACES TO GO TO FIGHT”
Answering the question about AK Party Edirne Deputy Fatma Aksal's assessment that judicial action is open regarding the debts of Keşan Municipality, Özcan said, “This is a fact. Official borrowing has been made, but there is nothing. How will I calculate the roasted chickpea worth 160 thousand liras? We have it examined by the financial inspector. We are preparing the report. There are places to go to litigation. In particular, there are some things authorized by DSI, which do not comply with the signature circular, even if the signatures of the same person, are torn down, and new contracts are made in place of the contract. This is a legal issue. "We have serious data, I will pursue it," he said.
“THERE MUST BE A READY FIRE TRUCK IN ERIKLI AND THE YAYLA BEACH”
Another issue asked by members of the press was whether there would be a fire station in Erikli in case of fire during the summer season.
Stating that there will be precautions against emergencies, Mehmet Özcan said, “There must be a fire truck ready in Erikli and Yayla Beach. It is not clear when and where stubble fires will break out in summer. This not only affects the municipality; "It concerns all institutions." said.
“I WILL REMOVE”
Answering the question of whether the municipality point located in Cumhuriyet Square will be moved to another point away from the center and where it is needed more, Özcan said, “It is among my promises. I will remove it.” he said.
