A total of 17 candidacies were submitted yesterday to the Famagusta District Administration in Paralimni, for the four free and the three occupied Municipalities of the Famagusta province, in view of the municipal elections that will be held on December 18, 2016.
In his statements to KYPE, the Election Commissioner of the Famagusta Constituency, Angelos Gabriel, stated that “for the occupied Municipality of Famagusta Four nominations were submitted by Alexis Galanou, Simos Ioannou, Andrea Lordo and Georgios Stavris, for Municipality of Paralimni Two nominations were submitted by George Nicoletto Spartiatis and Theodoros Pyrillis, for Municipality of Ayia Napa two nominations by Vassos Vassilios and Giannis Karousos, for Municipality of Deryneia only one candidacy was submitted by Andros Karagiannis for Municipality of Sotira two nominations by Adamos Kaikkis and Georgios Takkas.
Regarding the occupied Municipalities, Mr. Gabriel said that for him Municipality of Lefkonikos Two candidacies were submitted by Pieris Gypsiotis and Zina Lyssandrou - Panagidis, for Municipality of Akanthos two candidacies by Sotiroula Mavri - Kourou and Eleni Mylona - Hatzimichael and for the Municipality of Lysis two nominations by Andreas Kaouris and Agi Charalambous.
He added that elections for School Tax Offices will be held only in Municipalities of Sotira and Thorns since in the other Municipalities the candidacies are as many as the positions.
Regarding the positions of the Municipal Councilors for him Municipality of Famagusta 65 nominations were submitted for the 26 positions in Municipality of Paralimni 37 nominations were submitted for the 12 positions in Municipality of Ayia Napa 30 nominations for the 8 positions, in Municipality of Sotira 36 nominations for the eight positions, in Municipality of Deryneia 26 nominations for the 8 positions, in Municipality of Lefkonikos 10 nominations for the eight positions, in Municipality of Akanthos 20 nominations for the eight positions and in Municipality of Lysis 23 nominations for the eight positions.
According to Mr. Gabriel, "the list of candidates has already been posted on the wall of the District Administration in Paralimni and until today at 12:30 noon, objections can be submitted. If there are no objections until 12:30 noon, then we will proceed with the announcement of Andros Karagiannis in the town hall of Deryneia, since there is no candidate for him. The members of the School Tax Offices will also be announced in those Municipalities whose candidacies were as many as the positions ".
Th. Pyrillis: "We continue together, united and loved for Paralimni"
The candidate for Mayor of Paralimni, Mr. Theodoros Pyrillis, sent a call for a common struggle that started 5 years ago.
In a written statement, Mr. Pyrillis states: "Five years ago, we started a difficult race for our Paralimni. Huge efforts have been made to reorganize the Municipality and develop it into an efficient and economically robust Municipality, without taking into account personal and political costs. We have passionately and proudly demanded equal treatment of our country and our Province, and the numbers prove that we have succeeded. The direction you set five years ago, therefore, has brought equality and equality, success in our demands, the fight against corruption and the abandonment of the bad mentalities of the past. Many infrastructure projects have been implemented, several are in progress and others will begin in the coming months. ”
Nicolettos: "We are changing Paralimni for the better"
In a written statement, the candidate for the mayor of Paralimni, Mr. Nikolettos states: "Our vision is the development of Paralimni and the prosperity of its people, with equality and meritocracy. Together, we can make Paralimni a model Municipality, in organization, services, modern infrastructure, quality of life, culture and tourism. We want a clean and well-organized city that utilizes modern technology to make life easier for its citizens. We want Paralimni to be a city of choice throughout the year and not just in the summer. A city that attracts investment and encourages entrepreneurship. With citizens having a role and a say in the policy-making process on issues that affect their lives and daily lives. I appeal to all citizens, regardless of political or partisan position, because the local community must be above parties, ideologies and interests. "
Giannis Karousos: "From words to deeds"
The candidate for mayor of Ayia Napa, Mr. Giannis Karousos, states in a written statement: "Your vote brought me to the post of Mayor. Our goal was to breathe new life into our city together, with a vision of a strong and thriving Ayia Napa. Three and a half years later, I consider it my duty to retaliate against the mayor of Ayia Napa, in order to continue the important work that we have achieved together. Together we laid a solid foundation for the development of our country. We fought, we claimed and we achieved many important achievements through unprecedented difficult circumstances. I have always defended the public interest, always guided by the principles of good governance and general progress. My concern and priority has always been the MAN and ensuring a better quality of life for us and our children. I tried to be double to everyone to face the challenges and problems together. Together, we have made our municipality a bourgeois center, on par with other major cities. We have upgraded our tourism product, reaching unprecedented levels of arrivals. At the same time, we managed the finances by obtaining multiple, repeated and significant benefits for our municipality. In addition, we ensure that the offer of our city is recognized in practice by the decision-making centers. Together we must continue the upward trajectory we have set, proving that together we can achieve much more. Challenges remain and dealing with them requires collectivity, responsibility, honesty, humanity. Far from petty partisanship and other expediencies, we look to the future with optimism. We choose to work together to address all challenges. With the experience of the previous years, I ask you to honor me again with your vote and to give me a clear, strong mandate to continue the development and progress of our municipality, because we have proved that together we can. ”
Vassos Vassiliou: "Let's bring Agia Napa back where it really deserves, at the top"
In a written statement, the claimant of the municipality of Ayia Napa, Vassos Vassiliou states: “After ten years of presence in the public of our municipality, from the position of Municipal Councilor, today I am submitting my candidacy for the Mayor of the Municipality of Ayia Napa. In this endeavor, I ask for your support so that we can move on to a new era. To pass from the Ego, to Us. To finally move on to teamwork and teamwork. Away from expediencies and selfish interests, with hard work that will bring results. You know how hard I fight for something I love. All of us together with honesty and sincerity to work with the aim of improving the quality of life of our children. We have a vision and a plan that will collectively lead Ayia Napa forward. To create a modern Municipality, safe and hospitable for its citizens and visitors. Let's take Ayia Napa to the top. Where it rightfully deserves, as one of the most beautiful and quality destinations in the world. I pledge to work with the honesty you all know, guided by solidarity and offering to the public, to make the society of Ayia Napa the society I dream of for the place where I was born, raised and created my family. The society of equality and mutual respect. The society we want our children to grow up with. I call on all of you together to give a fair fight for a better future for our country and our children, a fair fight to bring St. Napa back to where it really deserves. At the top."
George Takkas: "We have no room to go back"
In his announcement, the candidate for Mayor of Sotira, Mr. George Takkas states: “Our joint effort for a modern, efficient and humane Municipality must be continuous.
We must stay on the path of development and progress. We have no room to go back or stand still. The work of five years, my knowledge and experience, my love for the Savior and her people, but above all my willingness for honest dialogue and cooperation with all the forces of our country, will be the supplies to continue our development. course. With these thoughts, I have officially and today submitted my candidacy and I invite you to a new creative coexistence. ”
Adamos Kaikkis: "I want to see the Savior pull the trigger again"
In a written statement, Mr. Kaikkis states: “With great honor and great optimism, I submitted my candidacy for the position of Mayor of Sotira. The Savior now needs, more than ever, its citizens united, determined and free from political differences and partisan expediencies, to claim and achieve its development. I want to see the Savior pulling forward, again! ”
It is time to prove that our party is Famagusta and our ideology is Cyprus, says A. Galanos
It is time to prove in practice that our party is Famagusta and our ideology is Cyprus, says in an written statement the independent candidate for the town hall of Famagusta Alexis Galanos.
In a written statement, Mr. Galanos states that "in the electoral process for the emergence of the Mayors and Municipal Councils of our occupied Municipalities, especially in this crucial and sensitive one for the resolution of the Cyprus period, there are no partisan controversies and personal ambitions. Unity is a requirement of history and a responsibility to future generations. "
Personally, Mr. Galanos continues, "I no longer have political ambitions, nor the need to serve any party or other agendas. However, I do not like the fugitives and the submissive at this critical and decisive turning point in the Cyprus issue. I choose to stay on the ramparts, determined and determined. "
The candidate for Mayor of Famagusta adds that "I support the effort of President Anastasiadis, in the hope that it will lead to a solution plan agreed by the two leaders, which will be put before the people. I believe that it is my duty and I can, with the experience of my experience and my political presence so far, ensure the unity that the moments require and to offer the political leadership that Famagusta needs ".
In his written statement, Mr. Galanos states that "we are perhaps fighting the last battle. That is why it is not the time of us or you, it is the time of us and you together, it is the time to prove in practice that our party is Famagusta and our ideology is Cyprus ".
I stand before all the people of Famagusta with a clear front, continues Alexis Galanos "with dignity and credibility, with my actions speaking louder than my words. I ask for their support to continue the fight for our common goal, to return to our city, in conditions of peace and security. I ask for their support with the aim and hope that we will end this 42-year marathon together, to revive the Queen, to give her breath and life again ".
Andreas Lordos submitted his independent candidacy for the Municipality of Famagusta
Andreas Lordos submitted his independent candidacy for the Municipality of Famagusta today, pointing out that the province of Famagusta is the ideal area for the cooperation of all Cypriots to flourish again.
In the meantime, in Municipality of Deryneia Mr. Andreas Karagiannis is elected as he is the only candidate for mayor.
Source: SotiraNews / Phileleftheros