The plenary session of the departmental council of Alpes-Maritimes, chaired by Charles Ange Ginรฉsy, took place yesterday morning at the CADAM. The agenda focused on the budget.
The atmosphere was serene, and the session proceeded without a hitch. No disputes in sight this time (unlike the municipal and metropolitan councils). Charles Ange Ginรฉsy granted the floor to anyone who requested it, did not cut off an elected official’s microphone before they finished speaking, and allowed them to respond after their intervention. The president even acknowledged the presence of the press at the end and thanked us for attending. It’s quite rare to be noted.
The Mercury Cinema becomes the Jean-Paul Belmondo Cinema
On the cultural side, the Mercury Cinema will change its name to honor Jean-Paul Belmondo. The oldest cinema in Nice is located at Place Garibaldi. It will pay tribute to the actor who was familiar with the neighborhood and loved the Cรดte d’Azur. The resolution was adopted without issue. Philippe Soussi (departmental councilor of the Nice 9 canton) nonetheless proposed that both artists’ names be combined to preserve the homage to Freddie Mercury.
Bernard Asso (departmental councilor of the Nice 2 canton) found this “surreal.” Charles Ange Ginรฉsy rejected this proposal, deeming it “difficult to give two names to one object.”
The Ambition of Charles Ange Ginรฉsy
Mr. Ginรฉsy announced his projects. He wishes “to make the Alpes-Maritimes a sustainable and intelligent territory, respectful of its historical and natural heritage while being resolutely future-oriented.” To achieve this, he follows his “Green Deal” and “Smart Deal” policies.
He also wants to make it “an innovative, attractive, protective land for its populations and at the forefront of environmental progress.” New social measures aim to “preserve a quality local public service.”
Ecology at the Center of Attention
A“green budget” will be established to assess “the environmental impact of the department’s expenditures.”
The SEML Green Energy 06 will invest in renewable energies.
An agricultural plan will be launched until 2028. Its main goal is to improve the quality of school canteens with local products from departmental farms and short supply chains. It will support sustainable industries and maintain agricultural territories.
Major Roadworks
The Paoute interchange on the Cannes-Grasse spur will be modified, and the Beausoleil one improved.
The Siagne Intercommunal Link should be completed next year.
The Vallauris bypass will undergo construction.
The service to Sophia Antipolis is being improved.
Highway bottlenecks must be resolved.
Aid to the Elderly and Disabled
The Departmental Autonomy Scheme will assist the elderly. Assistance will allow housing adaptations. Sheltered housing will serve as a transition between home and nursing homes. Finally, autonomy-related professions will become more attractive.
Regarding people with disabilities, inclusive housing and home assistance will be developed.
