“Unanimously“indicates Jacques Bompard, the municipal majority of Orange supports the candidacy of Yann Bompard for mayor. Forced to resign after confirmation from the Court of Cassation of his sentence of ineligibility on Wednesday, the mayor of Orange for 26 years will present him, her resignation to the prefect by Friday.
A new mayor within a month
To the question: who to take the seat of Jacques Bompard? Less than 24 hours after the publication of the judgment of the Court of Cassation, the answer seems to have been found in Orange. For the mayor Ligue du Sud, his son is the best candidate to take his seat. “In my municipal council, the only one who was elected on his behalf: it is him“advance Jacques Bompard.”He has proven himself“he adds.
“It would be a betrayal for me of the people of Orange to free myself from Jacques Bompard.” – Yann Bompart, first deputy at the town hall of Orange
“I asked the majority this morning if they wanted us to go to the elections, if they had any doubts about my legitimacy “ explains Yann Bompard. Gathered this Thursday morning, the elected members of the majority “told me no, that the list had been elected and that they found that I should take the responsibility and the heavy task assumed so far by Jacques Bompard“continues the first deputy.
A message also passed to their political opponents. Seen “the wave of indignity in people’s heads, […] if there was a municipal election tomorrow“adds Yann Bompart, the Southern League would win the town hall hands down assures the deputy. Sweeping all hope for the opposition, already deprived of the second round at Orange several times since 1995.
As for Yann Bompard’s policy for the city Orange, she will logically fit into that of her father. “Orange’s motto is: I will maintain“says the first deputy.