The former mayor of Arzamas Shchelokov said goodbye to the city before his new position

Alexander Shchelokov said goodbye to the residents of the Arzamas district before moving to a new position. He left his farewell words on his social media page.

We will remind, last week it became known that Shchelokov left the post of mayor of Arzamas and will now represent the Nizhny Novgorod region in the Federation Council. The former head of state thanked residents and colleagues for their joint work. Arzamas he headed eight years - since 2018. According to Shchelokov, during this time new roads, schools and sports stadiums appeared in the city, the historical center, lighting and water supply systems were updated.

“I have many new friends in my heart and a burning love for Arzamas. I had a rare honor to change the city with Gleb Sergeyevich Nikitin in 2018. And I've changed, he wrote.

In his new position, Shchelokov intends to represent the interests of the region and his native city, as well as fulfill the instructions of the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region Gleb Nikitin. Who will act as the head of Arzamas before the elections will be determined by the governor. As noted by Shchelokov, the city continues to work on a number of projects, including the construction of a 90-apartment building and school No. 1.

“Participation in word and deed in the life of the city and the district I preserve. Staying Arzamas! he wrote.