Georgian Dream party formally endorses Kakha Kaladze as their chosen candidate for Tbilisi Mayor.
In a high-profile event held at Mtatsminda Park, the Georgian Dream party has officially nominated Kakha Kaladze as its candidate for Tbilisi mayor for the third consecutive time in the upcoming local elections.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze introduced Kaladze to the public, highlighting his dual legacy in sports and politics. Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder and honorary chairman of Georgian Dream, was present at the event.
Kakha Kaladze, a prominent political figure and the current mayor of Tbilisi, has been serving the capital city since around 2017. Before his political career, he was a well-known professional footballer.
Kaladze's political tenure as mayor has been marked by infrastructure and social projects aimed at revitalizing Tbilisi. He claims significant improvements in the quality of life across the city since he took office, both materially and socially, including pledges to reduce societal hatred.
Irakli Kobakhidze praised Kaladze as someone who has brought significant victories to Georgia, expressing confidence in his ability to further develop and beautify Tbilisi. Kobakhidze stated that Kaladze has the vision and experience to transform every neighborhood in Tbilisi.
Kaladze's political image is strongly tied to Georgian Dream's ruling narrative promoting peace, development, and stability, albeit with criticisms regarding assets abroad and political confrontation.
Kaladze's goals for Tbilisi align with the needs and expectations of its residents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability as essential for the city's development.
[1] Georgian Times [2] Civil.ge [3] Agenda.ge
Journalists from Georgian Times, Civil.ge, and Agenda.ge are expected to extensively cover the upcoming local elections, with a focus on policy-and-legislation, general-news, and politics regarding Kakha Kaladze's nomination as Tbilisi's mayor by the Georgian Dream party for a third consecutive term. As the elected mayor, Kaladze's policies and actions in regards to city development, particularly in terms of infrastructure and social projects, will undeniably play a key role in the election outcomes and political discourse.
