Original sentence: He passed to Justice and Development Party in July 12, 2009.Mayor Hasan Sipahioğlu is also of the Motherland Party.Mayor Hasan Sipahioğlu of the Motherland Party has led the city since 1999.Twelve councilors are of the Justice and Development Party, which is currently in power in the national government
Edited sentence: Mayor Hasan Sipahioğlu was formerly with the Motherland Party, but on July 12, 2009 joined the AKP.Mayor Hasan Sipahioğlu, who switched to the Justice and Development Party in 2009, has led the city since 1999.Twelve councilors are of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which is currently in power in the national government