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Delanoe's candidacy has benefited from
the division of the right, and his unwavering emphasis on his theme
of "Les Parisiens". He places the interests of Parisians
at the heart of his proposed program.
Delanoe's program, aptly called "CONTRAT
POUR L'ALTERNANCE," is about "change" -- changing
a municipal government system that many Parisians believe has created
an arrogant privileged class that publicly flaunted their power.
Delanoë speaks about bringing Paris
into a "new era of democracy." He would like to promote
transparency in government, and his proposals also include concrete
plans to decentralize city government by giving the 20 local arrondisement
mayors more control over their own affaris. He also has made certain
items of his proposed budget made known -- like the 30 million francs
for the construction of creches.
Delanoë website
Philippe Séguin, Rally Pour
la Republique
29% intend to vote for him in the 1st round,
according to survey published 9 February in Liberation.
Séguin's candidacy has suffered
from the divisions of the right, and a sentiment among voters that
he already has his sights set on higher office. However, he has
made a serious effort to offer voters a "new right"
different and separate from the scandalous, clannish Right of the
past. He has made "a renovated Right" the theme of his
campaign.
Séguin's program, "12 POINTS
CLES POUR PARIS", also talks about change, though there is
a decided emphasis on "security." In fact, one of his
more controversial proposals envisions a municipal security force.
He has said that a major focus of the new force would be dealing
with "quality of life" offenses in the city. Séguin
also wants to make the municipal government more transparent, but
he is less concrete in his proposals about how.
Séguin website
Jean Tiberi, dissident Right.
15% intend to vote for him in the 1st round,
according to survey published 9 February in Liberation.
His campaign has been seen by many observers
to be fight for his personal honor-after a term full of scandals
and accusations.
Tiberi proposes to continue his policy
of renovating, restoring and modernising the city. He also is asking
voters to extend his mandate so that he could continue progress
he has made thus far.
Tiberi website
Yves Contassot, Greens.
The Greens really have no chance of winning
the Mayor's office, but if they are successful at the polls, they
will find themselves in key positions within city government after
allying with the Socialists. According to Liberation, the party
would like 3 or 4 key positons, including Urban planning and Housing,
Transport, Culture and perhaps, Premier Adjoint (if they manage
to reach 15% of the first round vote).
Green website
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