I think it's a kind gesture by the Mayor to ask/want our opinions on how to improve the village but I can't help ask where the money would come from for all these changes? I personally would be prepared to pay extra taxes to help the village overall, especially for the local Turkish people i.e. improving the school facilities etc.
I do have a gripe about the water pressure in the Summer but, living on a hill, have had a storage tank installed. I personally think the problem is caused by all properties that are rented out to 8/10 people, all wanting showers, extra clothes washing etc. etc. Fine, if you want to rent your house but are you paying any extra in taxes locally? This is unearned income and should be declared accordingly. It does have a very detrimental effect on the village when water IS desparately needed.
However, the rate differential is rather unfair, .50 opposed to 1.75 lira.
To 'beef up' the electricity supply is the responsibilty of Tedas, not the Belediye, and they have to wangle the money out of the Government.
I do agree with the road problem, I live on a hill whereby I have no 'real' access to my house. The Mayor has kindly agreed to try and do something 'in the near future' but... I offered to pay for something to be done and was quoted a ridiculous amount (by someone local, in the building trade who no longer works in the Belediye) To my mind 'lining my own pocket' sprung to mind. Ten thousand Pounds to do a dirt track on land that belong to the Minitry of Defence. Long story, won't bore you all.
Basically there are some improvements which would be welcome but they need time and money. And the improvements should benefit all Uzumlites, not just ex-pats