The tone of the statement is clear: “The St Roch Vauban Neighborhood Committee wants to emphasize, in the thorny issue of the prison in Nice, that it has always been firmly opposed to the establishment of a penitentiary facility in our neighborhood, whether it is at Auvare or the St Roch station.”
The signatories explain: “We are surprised by the recurrence of this proposal despite the assurances received by ourselves and the residents. Even if this project does not seem feasible given the necessary areas, we want to express the fatigue and incomprehension of the residents who no longer know which way to turn! They would appreciate a bit more consultation, even respect.”
And they conclude with a phrase explaining their determination: “A working-class neighborhood, certainly, but not a dumping ground for contentious projects…”
