Tuesday 31 March 2015

End of an era?

For 45 years the Baylet family has presided over the political life of Tarn and Garonne, the latest incumbent of the presidency of the Department's conseil général, Jean-Michel, finds himself at the mercy of two independent councillors (sans etiquette). The recent election left the council exactly split between left and right, with M Baylet re-elected and hoping to continue in his post. Assuming all the left candidates support him - and this is by no means certain - he will rely on the support of the two independents from the Dunes area, one a retired farmer (and maire of Dunes) and the other a retired headmistress.
Perhaps it's time for an end to the dynasty. Though we don't imagine that the Depeche du Midi agrees. M Baylet is also the main shareholder in the newspaper group.
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