The Elected Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi: The Strive Begins, Build The Beloved City

The elected mayor-deputy mayor of Surabaya, Eri Cahyadi-Armudji

SURABAYA - The elected Mayor of Surabaya, Eri Cahyadi, emphasized that a new beginning is the continuation of Surabaya's progress. Residents are expected to participate in making Surabaya progress.

"This is not the end of the strive, but the beginning of the strive. The strive begins to bring Surabaya even better," said Eri Cahyadi, Friday, February 19 evening.

Eri Cahyadi who is paired with Armudji emphasized the beginning of this strive and at the same time strengthening solidarity against the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Please pray everyone. Also please don't get bored of reminding me, controlling my policies, criticizing me, for the good of this beloved city,” said Eri Cahyadi.

The pair Eri Cahyadi-Armudji in the 2020 Pilkada promised the city of Surabaya to be safe with transparent governance.

"We want to make Surabaya a city of tolerance, there is no minimum majority for worshiping and carrying out activities. Surabaya is a city for all, the city of Surabaya must be a safe and resilient city,” said Eri Cahyadi opening the Surabaya Pilkada debate which was broadcasted by live streaming, Saturday, December 5.

Eri-Armudji (Erji) emphasized that the unity in Surabaya will be built on the foundation of a government that is transparent, professional, and serving.

"We believe that is the best way to build Surabaya, to build unity, strengthen Indonesia is our goal and God willing, it will be realized," continued Eri Cahyadi who was promoted by PDIP in the Surabaya Pilkada.

Eri Cahyadi-Armudji on Friday, December 19 was appointed by the KPU as the elected mayor-vice mayor of the 2020 Surabaya Pilkada.

The candidate pair number one was appointed as mayor and deputy mayor elected by the Surabaya KPU in an open plenary meeting at the Wyndham Hotel, Surabaya, Friday, February 19.

"Deciding to determine the number one pair of candidates for mayor and deputy mayor of Surabaya, Eri Cahyadi-Armudji, as the candidate pair for mayor and deputy mayor elected in the 2020 Surabaya Pilkada, with 597,540 votes or 56.94 percent of the total legal votes," said the Commissioner of Legal and Supervision Division of Surabaya KPU, Agus Turcham, when reading the verdict.

Agus emphasized that the decision was written in the Surabaya KPU Decree number 49/PL.02.7-Kpt/3578/KPU-Kot/2/2021 regarding the determination of the elected candidate pair for mayor and deputy mayor in the 2020 Surabaya Pilkada. This stipulation is in effect since the date of issuance.