“I will never tire of expressing my gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I am committed to serving you diligently so that we can turn all our promises into reality, together, shaping a brighter future for Tbilisi,” these were the words of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze during the Tbilisi Sakrebulo (City Council) session where the new city government was to be approved.

Kaladze described it as an honour to hold the office of mayor for a third time, elected by the majority of Tbilisi residents.

“For the third time, I have the honour of serving as mayor, elected by the majority of Tbilisi’s residents. This affirms that the development policy we have been pursuing for years is correct and leaves no alternative. Our victory in the local elections is not just ours; it belongs to you, the people of Tbilisi, who believe in our city’s potential and future.

I will never tire of expressing my gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I pledge to support you and to ensure that every promise made in our election programme becomes a tangible achievement, a step forward for our city. Today, I come before you with only one promise: I swear that we will cherish every vote as if it were the most precious thing and transform it into concrete actions,” Kaladze stated.

Before the approval of the new government, Mayor Kakha Kaladze outlined the plans for the upcoming four years to the members of the new Tbilisi City Council.

Kaladze presented the key projects in urban policy. Among them is the continuation of the programme to replace dilapidated apartment buildings, which is expanding annually, “as public trust and participation increase.” A new initiative to replace old houses in historic districts will commence, with full community consent, he said. Efforts to preserve recreational spaces and acquire real estate will persist, and the city’s elevator replacement project will be actively pursued to eliminate all dilapidated elevators within four years.

Kaladze emphasised infrastructure development, mentioning planned renovations of Rustaveli Avenue, Vazha-Pshavela Avenue, and Guramishvili Street. Additionally, streets such as Tamarashvili, Gorgasali, Godziashvili, and Akaki Beliashvili will undergo refurbishment.

According to Kakha Kaladze, environmental protection remains a priority, with ongoing projects in this area also highlighted. The municipality continues to prioritise culture, education, sports, and youth, implementing various incentive and support measures in these sectors.

Furthermore, the Mayor reflected on the past eight years, noting that the majority of the budget has been allocated to healthcare and social policy.

“All our efforts are for the people of this city, for their health and well-being. Between 2026 and 2029, two new programmes will be introduced: the Funding for Early-Stage Cancer Diagnostic Research and the Funding for Lung Cancer Screening. These initiatives will provide full funding for early detection research. Six other vital healthcare programmes will be expanded, and all existing social and healthcare services in district administrations will continue,” Kaladze assured.

Concluding his address, Kakha Kaladze emphasised that this list of projects and programmes is just a glimpse of what is planned over the next four years.