François Lefebvre
Published on April 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Christophe Buisson, 59, took his seat as President of the Community of Municipalities of Pays de Honfleur-Beuzeville on Tuesday, April 14 during the installation council meeting. Buisson, who was seen as the frontrunner for the position during the municipal campaign, won the election by a large margin with 41 out of 44 votes. His opponent, Christophe Perrault, only received three votes, representing the opposition to the future aquatic center project.
In his inaugural statement, Buisson emphasized the need for a political, collective, and practical presidency that serves the territory with a spirit of unity and responsibility. He also announced his intention to meet with all municipal teams in the area in the coming weeks.
The rest of the meeting proceeded smoothly with predictable outcomes in each vote. Allain Guesdon, from Beuzeville, was elected as the First Vice President and will oversee human resources and public procurement, in addition to being the eldest member and one of the architects behind the 2017 merger of Honfleur and Beuzeville territories.
Among other updates, Delphine Beigbeder, from Beuzeville, was appointed as the 7th Vice President for services to the population and solidarity. The executive team also welcomed Stéphanie Pérou as the 4th Vice President in charge of finances and Jacques Contassot-Vivier as the 1st Deputy Mayor from Equemauville overseeing environmental matters. Alain Gesbert from Saint-Sulpice-de-Grimbouville will serve as the economic affairs advisor.
The article goes on to list the other vice presidents, all re-elected members with specific responsibilities ranging from water management to cultural affairs. The meeting concluded without any disruptions, showcasing a smooth transition of leadership within the Community of Municipalities of Pays de Honfleur-Beuzeville.
