In Caveirac, the political identification of the different candidates has led to some confusion among voters. As the municipal elections approach, the political debate is intensifying in Caveirac. A month before the election, an open letter addressed to all candidates is circulating in the town, calling for more clarity on the political orientations of the future municipal teams.
Signed by Régis Martin, a former municipal councilor (1989-1995), this letter directly addresses the candidates Jean-Luc Chailan, Loïc Codou, Antoine Giron, and Catherine Rocco, urging them to dedicate themselves to the village’s future. While the author acknowledges the commitment of the competing teams and their willingness to act for the local interest, he believes that the national and institutional context requires increased transparency.
At the heart of his argument is the issue of “apoliticism.” According to him, in a town of over 4,000 inhabitants, voters have the right to clearly know the political orientation of the candidate lists. “A circumstantial apoliticism cannot be a strategic façade,” he writes, emphasizing that local decisions are also part of broader dynamics.
The letter highlights the role of the future municipal council in designating the major voters responsible for electing the senators. This reminder aims to show that municipal choices also have national implications. The author insists that senatorial elections are “political elections,” and voters must be fully informed of the implications of their vote. In a town integrated into Nîmes Métropole, local decisions also depend on broader political orientations. Intercommunality, competent in economic development, planning, waste management, plays a structuring role in the daily life of residents.
Through this call, Régis Martin urges the candidates to “lift the veil of apoliticism” and publicly clarify their positions. He asserts that the residents of Caveirac “have the right to be informed for a clear choice.” A few weeks before the election, this statement marks an additional step in a municipal campaign that appears attentive to transparency and political coherence. In Caveirac, the debate has begun.
(Midi Libre Correspondent: 06 73 52 54 82)
