The Mayor of Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality has increased the water price by 50%.

The General Assembly of Tekirdağ Water and Sewerage Administration (TESKİ) was held under the chairmanship of Tekirdağ Metropolitan Mayor Dr. Candan Yüceer. In the meeting, it was decided by a majority vote to increase water fees by 50%. This decision has created a seismic effect throughout Tekirdağ.

With the decision made at the General Assembly of Tekirdağ Water and Sewerage Administration (TESKİ), water and wastewater fees have been increased by 50%. The decision has led to significant reactions across Tekirdağ. Contrary to the promises made by Mayor Dr. Candan Yüceer during the election period to reduce water prices, this increase has caused disappointment among citizens.

REACTIONS ARE GROWING

The increase, which has resonated widely on social media, is said to further burden low-income groups. As reactions continue to grow, the public, struggling with economic difficulties, emphasizes that this decision has added an extra burden on them.

HE PROMISED A DISCOUNT BEFORE THE ELECTION

Tekirdağ Metropolitan Mayor Candan Yüceer’s promise to reduce water prices while he was a candidate during the local election period has intensified the reactions caused by the increase. Citizens stated that the promises made were quickly forgotten and expressed that an additional burden has been placed on the shoulders of the people struggling with economic difficulties.

THEY WANT THE INCREASE TO BE REVERSED

Citizens in the 11 districts of Tekirdağ emphasized that especially low-income groups would be crushed under the impact of this increase. Citizens, questioning how a basic need like drinking water can be met with such a high increase, have launched various campaigns on social media to demand the reversal of the increase.

Here are some of the reactions received;