Jacqueline, 76, has a good life.
Excluding Covid, this resident of Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine) takes advantage of the municipal swimming pool for 50 euros per year and gym classes to keep the tone at the same price.
“It's a special senior offer from the town hall!
We also have trips offered to us.
It must cost money, but it is a city of the left ... ”sneers the retiree.
Nanterre spends a lot of money.
Its operating budget is 2,418 euros per inhabitant according to Associated Taxpayers.
The mayor (DVG) Patrick Jarry refutes this figure which, according to him, are integrated the equalization (15 million euros) and the payment to the territory of the Metropolis of Greater Paris (48 million euros).
"If we only take the money from which the Nanterrians benefit, we are at 1939 euros per inhabitant, corrects the elected.
We are not living beyond our means.
Yes, we have implemented an important public policy, that's what makes our influence!
»Municipal health centers, nurseries, cultural activities, aid to precarious and senior citizens ... The municipality, historically communist, does not skimp on resources.
In the sunny streets of downtown, this Monday, residents are neither surprised nor shocked.
Out for a walk with her young daughter Fiona, 35, points out the "many parties" organized throughout the year.
"There is the giant farm, the eco-responsible festival, a beautiful July 14 ..." she lists, smiling.
“All children can do any sport, the price varies according to the family quotient!
»Supports for its part, Reda, mother of two children.
"A whole system of solidarity has been put in place"
Peggy, who returns to her bakery for lunch, says “pay nothing” as a shopkeeper.
The local tax on signs and outdoor advertising is "ridiculous": "I think you can even be exempt if you have a very small business," she laughs, almost taken aback.
A whole system of solidarity is put in place, the city takes care of everything.
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Guillaume and Aurélie appreciate the cultural offer of their city, but would not like a “backlash” on the tax side. / LP / Delphine Goldsztejn
Aurélie, 34, welcomes the “very accessible” cultural offer with the national theater of Amandiers and the cinema les Lumières, both subsidized by the city.
“It costs next to nothing.
We all benefit from the royal budget!
»Her husband, Guillaume, grimaces at the announcement of the scale of the expenses.
“We don't have children, and we make a pretty good living.
There should not be a backlash, with high taxes ... "In view of the continued decline in resources, Patrick Jarry is considering" adjustments "on the part of taxes which remain" among the lowest in France ".