In Irkutsk, preliminary results of the youth mayor election were summed up. About 2 thousand voters aged 14 to 30 voted at 22 polling stations. Fourth year IrGUPS student Fedor Chaplygin got the most votes 32.5 percent. He plans to gather a team of like minded people to defend the interests of the citys youth. The ceremonial inauguration is planned for November 28.
During the election, 22 polling stations were operating, located in five houses of children’s creativity, six schools, two colleges, and nine universities. About 2,000 voters aged 14 to 30 took part in the vote. According to preliminary data from the youth election commission, the majority of votes (32.5%) were cast for Fyodor Chaplygin, a fourth-year student at IrGUPS.The youth mayor is an elected representative of the city’s youth and is elected for a 2-year term. The position of youth mayor is honorary. Fyodor Chaplygin plans to gather around him a team of determined people who care about the city’s future, so that together they can represent the interests of young people and defend their rights before the city authorities.
It is planned that the ceremonial inauguration will take place on November 28.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk city administration