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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