“Now that I know you're open, I'll be coming every day!
Nicole, 66, does not hide her joy when she leaves the Cabottine boutique, a pretty little shop in the city center of Yerres (Essonne) dedicated to the world of shoes.
Thanks to a decree taken this Friday by the mayor (DVD) Olivier Clodong, all the shops in the town are authorized to open their doors, including those that market non-food products.
“As Christmas approaches, I am outraged by the closures of small businesses imposed by the government,” resumes this resident passionate about shoes.
This decree is a very good thing.
The drive has its limits, we need advice when shopping.
We can see it clearly today, there are no large crowds in the shops, the distances are respected.
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The mayor points to the inequalities between large brands and local businesses
To advise her, Lucie Gillot even arrived early.
"I am delighted that the mayor has taken this decree," exclaims the saleswoman.
We feel supported, it's very important.
This decree highlights the inconsistencies in the decisions taken by the government.
Why would supermarkets be allowed to sell shoes when we must remain closed?
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To justify his decree, the mayor points to the “inequality of treatment” between large brands and local businesses.
“Traders do not understand the government's decision to allow supermarkets to remain open when they must close,” he notes.
I therefore authorize them to remain open until equal treatment is restored.
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A few meters further on, the manager of the hairdressing salon Gina Gino also welcomes his clients.
“When I heard the news, I immediately inquired at the town hall,” he explains.
Without this decree, I would not have risked opening the door.
Containment is necessary but this decree allows us to open one more day to end the month.
It is not negligible.
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Because for many businesses, recovering from the first confinement is still a test.
“I lost about 30% of my turnover, regrets the florist Eglantine Guyomar.
When the government announced the second confinement, I told myself that I will never be able to get up… So when I saw this mayor's decree, I wanted to cry with joy.
He heard us, he does not let us down.
Now, other mayors should do the same.
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With the support of the departmental council
On Twitter, the president of the departmental council François Durovray (LR) asked the Prime Minister to "review his copy".
"Why would it be more dangerous to frequent a convenience store than a hypermarket when the rule of 4 square meters per customer is respected", he writes before describing a "incoherent and unfair" situation.
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This Saturday, at the end of the morning, the order of the mayor had still not been challenged by the prefecture.
“It was sent on Friday and I spoke with the secretary general,” said the elected official.
But at this time, I have had no feedback.
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