As a result of the regulation of water and wastewater tariffs in Izmir, the usage except for the first level consumption between 0-4 cubic meters was increased by 45 percent. This decision raised caused great reactions among the citizens and politicians of Izmir.
“Rebellion Against Water Price Increase in Izmir”
One of the names who reacted strongly to the decision of the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality to increase water and wastewater tariffs by 45 percent was Barış Özel. Barış Özel, the brother of Özgür Özel, criticized Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay regarding his management style and said, “After the election, a higher increase is being made than the electricity price increase. It is literally a double increase for the most expensive water in Turkey. Is this how you are going to govern Izmir? What a shame for these people!”
“Peace Special: Unemployed Since the Justice March”
A remarkable statement was also made about Barış Özel, the brother of CHP Chairman Özgür Özel. Özel stated that his brother Barış Özel has been unemployed since the Justice March and said, “If he finds a job, he will find it himself. He will never be favored just because his brother is the leader of the main opposition.”
