2024-11-08 18:41:00
“Do you find this absurd? Us too” “Where do we get them?” » This is what we can read on the facade of Bordeaux city hall since Monday, in reaction to the budget cuts announced in the 2025 finance bill.
For the city, it would mean dealing with 16.5 million euros less. “We refuse to increase taxes or lower our ecological and social ambitions. The government must modify its finance bill without delay,” reacted environmentalist mayor Pierre Hurmic on
Reminder of the “principle of neutrality of public services”
The prefect of Gironde, Étienne Guyot, took a few days to send this Friday to the elected official a letter reminding him of the decision of the Council of State dated July 27, 2005 which specifies that “the principle of neutrality of services public is opposed to the affixing of signs on public buildings symbolizing the assertion of political, religious or philosophical opinions.”
He asks him to remove these displays under penalty of legal action on behalf of the State.
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**Interview with Pierre Hurmic, Mayor of Bordeaux**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Mayor Hurmic. Your recent comments about the 16.5 million euro budget cut proposed in the 2025 finance bill have sparked significant discussion. Can you explain why these cuts are particularly concerning for Bordeaux?
**Pierre Hurmic:** Thank you for having me. The proposed cuts threaten our city’s ability to maintain essential services and uphold our commitments to environmental and social initiatives. We’ve worked hard to foster a sustainable future for Bordeaux, and a reduction of this scale could undermine those efforts.
**Editor:** You’ve been vocal about not wanting to increase taxes. What alternative solutions do you envision to combat these cuts?
**Pierre Hurmic:** We are firmly against increasing taxes on our residents. Instead, we believe the government must take responsibility for its financial decisions. We’re calling for a revision of the finance bill. Local communities should not bear the brunt of state mismanagement; we must be supported in realizing our local ambitions.
**Editor:** How have local residents reacted to these proposed cuts and your statements?
**Pierre Hurmic:** The response has been a mix of concern and solidarity. Many residents resonate with our message, evident in the slogans displayed on the city hall facade. People are clearly asking where cuts will affect them, and they want transparency in how local governance is managed.
**Editor:** Moving forward, what steps are you planning to take to rally support against these cuts?
**Pierre Hurmic:** We’ll be engaging with local communities, hosting discussions and forums to inform and mobilize residents. It’s crucial that people understand what’s at stake. We plan to advocate collectively through petitions, public meetings, and by collaborating with other municipalities facing similar funding issues.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Mayor Hurmic. It’s clear that Bordeaux is facing significant challenges ahead.
**Pierre Hurmic:** Thank you! We remain hopeful that by standing together, we can make a compelling case for our city and its future.
