More than 15,000 people responded to the editorial department’s survey. Concerning the finances of their municipalities, some residents are sometimes at odds with current trends.
Many candidates would be willing to pay a high price to know what the voters are thinking if they are close to the first round of the municipal elections. Just over a week before polling stations open, Le Figaro publishes the findings of a large survey (conducted online on its website from January 12 to February 26) that sheds light on the wishes and aspirations of over 15,000 readers for their city. While national budgetary issues have dominated the debate for months, respondents have particularly highlighted the importance of financial management in their municipality. Across the country, nearly 38% believe that this issue should be the top priority for their future mayor. In small towns, this figure even exceeds 50%.
If Le Figaro’s readers are particularly sensitive to this theme, it may be partly because they are predominantly property owners. In fact, in the operating budget…
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