Thunderbolt: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the resignation of Mr. Gérome Bouvier from his position as mayor and municipal councilor of Pont-Saint-Esprit for health reasons. » The sentence is taken from a press release issued this morning by the office of the mayor of Pont-Saint-Esprit.
“The decision to withdraw from his duties in order to concentrate on his health is the result of careful consideration with doctors and his family”, continues the Pont town hall. Elected on April 28 in the first round of the full municipal by-election, Gérome Bouvier officially took office as mayor on May 4. He only stayed in office for six weeks.
This announcement follows that, this Monday, of the temporary transfer of powers from the mayor to his first deputy Claude Conan due to a ” health problem “which has prevented Gérome Bouvier from carrying out his duties since Saturday.
“During the entire electoral campaign and since the start of his mandate Gérome Bouvier has worked tirelessly for all the residents and the city of Pont-Saint-Esprit that he loves so muchcontinues the press release. The municipal team would like to express its thanks for everything that Gérome Bouvier has brought to them, his simplicity, his ability to bring together different people around a common goal. His decision is that of reason and we respect it. We send Gérome all our wishes for a speedy recovery. »
At the same time, the majority announced the name of Gérome Bouvier’s successor: “The Spiripontaines and the Spiripontaines must be reassured, that is why Mr. Valère Segal in full agreement with the entire list and the assent of Gérome Bouvier will take up the torch. As soon as this resignation is validated by the prefect of Gard, Claude Conan, first deputy, will become interim mayor and will convene a municipal council within the legal deadlines. »
