After Rudy Salles, the two other strong men in Nice and Côte d’Azur politics, Christian Estrosi and Eric Ciotti, have made their asset declarations public.
Did it take the Cahuzac scandal to adopt a practice that isn’t revolutionary but should be part of a “normal” behavior (even if the adjective isn’t really in vogue anymore)?
In any case, transparency can only help restore confidence in the political class.
Let’s hope it lasts…
Declaration of the deputy mayor of Nice at the beginning of the current legislature on May 1, 2012:
An apartment in Auron of 128 m² acquired in 2007 for the price of 450,000€. Loan in progress, remaining capital due in May 2012: 363,779€.
Land located in Valdeblore, received by succession in December 2010, valued at 125,000€.
A 40% share in a real estate company (established in late 2011) owning a house in Nice. Value of the share: 471,400€. Loans in progress, remaining capital due in May 2012, 412,936€.
LCL current and savings accounts (value May 2012) amounting to 17,046€.
Furniture valued at 6,000€. Jewelry and books valued at 6,000€.
A DS4 car acquired through leasing.
Assets of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Ciotti
Real estate
Main residence: a house acquired in La Colle-sur-Loup in November 2009 for a value of 580,000 euros.
Acquisition and work financed by three loans totaling 480,000 euros.
Last repayment due in 2024.
Furniture and miscellaneous: 40,000 euros.
Securities, bank accounts, savings accounts: 50,000 euros.
Vehicle: Peugeot 3008
