Yerevan citizens not surprised by “staff cleansing”
Yerevan citizens are not surprised by "staff cleansing" initiated by Mayor Karen Karapetyan. They think that it has become an ordinary phenomenon in Armenia.
"All officials do the same thing on assuming office and appoint their relatives, friends and acquaintances as their teammates. They never think whether our capital will benefit from the new designations or not," said Yerevan citizen Tigran Minasyan.
Many of our respondents think that the changes are formal and will not better the situation in the capital.
"I expect the worst," said 68-year-old Sargis Hakobyan.
Still, there are many who welcome the mayor's decision "to cleanse the administration." They think that the changes are advantageous to the capital.
"I welcome all changes and I hope that the new officials will be civilized and prudent enough to care for our people," said Karine.
"Each change has advantages. The new mayor is a wise person and will make a righteous choice," said another citizen.
Yerevan's chief architect Samvel Danielyan relieved from their duties on January 11.
