He organized to satisfy on a Saturday in February, within the second half of the morning. Joël Amalric began his day at daybreak in his plots, pruning his vines. Aged 57, this winegrower is the mayor of Foissac (Gard) and is operating for a 3rd time period. In this city of 445 inhabitants in Uzège, between Nîmes and Alès, the councilor alternates between his exercise as a farmer and that of chief Justice of the Peace.
In France, almost 12% of mayors are farmers, based on a research carried out in 2025 by the Association of Mayors of France and Cevipof. They have been 40% within the Nineteen Seventies (based on the identical research). If lots of his colleagues throw within the towel, Joël Amalric appreciates this twin operate. The wine grower (round 100 hectares) maintains an emotional hyperlink to this village. “In my family, we have been in the town since 1699”explains the person whose two daughters are additionally primarily based in Foissac.
The small restored city corridor operates with two secretaries who work nearly full time (33 hours) and an worker employed 17 hours for cleansing. “The relaxation, plumbing, street cleansing, we delegate to service suppliers, it’s extra versatile. And it relieves our funds. Then, we, the elected officers, give loads. It typically seems like volunteering. For the May 8 ceremony and all of the others, we’re rolling up our sleeves. »
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