At his official presentation as Georgian Dream’s mayoral candidate, incumbent Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze declared that the city and its districts are now more vibrant and full of life than they were eight years ago.
Kaladze also unveiled the slogan and central promise of his new campaign: “Peace to Georgia, more goodness to Tbilisi.”
“Eight years ago, when I first stood before the people of Tbilisi as a mayoral candidate, our slogan was ‘A City Full of Life.’ As I walked through the city back then, I tried to visualize how that promise could take shape—what Tbilisi should look like once that vision was fulfilled,” Kaladze recalled.
“What struck me most were the empty yards, parks, squares, and public spaces. Sadly, in 2017, Tbilisi lacked the energy I had witnessed in many European cities. That’s when I realized that a city comes to life through the joy of its people—through meaningful interaction between residents and their urban environment.
Today, I believe we all notice the change: people gathering in courtyards, public squares, parks, cultural venues, and sports spaces—whether in the center or the suburbs. Tbilisi and every one of its districts are now far livelier than they were eight years ago.”
Kaladze emphasized that this year’s campaign builds on that progress, with peace and wellbeing at the forefront.
“Our new promise—‘Peace to Georgia, more goodness to Tbilisi’—reflects our pride that, in a world fraught with challenges, our country and capital remain an island of peace. This stability provides a unique opportunity for growth and development. Without peace, there can be no talk of progress.”
Kaladze credited the ruling party for preserving that peace.
“The fact that Georgia enjoys peace today is a direct result of the policies of Georgian Dream–Democratic Georgia. I want to express my deep gratitude to our respected party chairman, Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili,” he added.
The ruling Georgian Dream party has officially nominated Kakha Kaladze as its candidate for Tbilisi mayor in the upcoming local elections. The announcement was made during a high-profile event held at Mtatsminda Park, where Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze introduced Kaladze to the public.
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