The City warmly thanked the numerous attendees who participated in this first autumn event, organized in the presence of the Mayor and members of the Municipal Council. This mobilization demonstrates residents' interest in community life and discussions about municipal projects.
This meeting fulfills a campaign promise by Mayor Charly Crespe, who presented an initial review of achievements in an "before/after" format and outlined his long-term vision for the Le Grau du Roi of tomorrow. Residents were able to submit their questions in a ballot box after being welcomed by elected officials.
Martine Scollo-Ogier highlighted the success of the elected officials' outreach sessions, the next of which will be held on Saturday, October 17, at the Argonautes, reaffirming the municipal team's commitment to listening to the residents of Grau. Pending files will be processed, and residents will be contacted. A future digital public space, aimed at assisting with online administrative procedures, will be established at the Hôtel de Ville.
Regarding health, Jean-Pierre Filhol provided an update on the communal health insurance, for which quotes are being reviewed. For mobility, the urban shuttle evolution project plans for two shuttles and two lines serving the entire commune, including the train station, with coordinated schedules.
Corinne Pimiento mentioned the creation of the Office du Commerce and the presentation of the Village des saisonniers (Seasonal Workers' Village) at the Espiguette campsite. The groundbreaking ceremony, postponed to November 5, 2026, will precede the arrival of the first housing units in early 2027 and an inauguration in April 2027. This village will offer affordable housing options for seasonal workers to enhance the town's attractiveness.
David Papy expressed satisfaction with the success of this year's traditional festivals and announced that the Graulinades will now span two days. The fishing port is seeing the installation of a new pontoon, and a major cleanup has been carried out, with old fishing nets donated to the association Solidarité Ukraine 34.
Guylène Bonfiglio announced that the Imagi’Mômes event for children will now last two weeks during the Toussaint holidays. Christmas festivities will also be enhanced with boat illuminations, a roller rink, a Christmas market, and fireworks. A project for a Maison des associations (House of Associations) is also underway to support the local associative fabric.
Christophe Dumont presented the hypervisor project to improve security, complemented by the implementation of citizen participation with about forty trained volunteers. The opening of a police station in Port-Camargue enhances on-site responsiveness.
Nicole Chanron reported positively on the experimental opening of dog-friendly beaches this summer. Downtown cleanliness has improved, and the mayor reiterated the importance of using designated bins for waste and taking bulky items to the recycling center.
Thierry Mancel provided an update on the parking silo, for which a soil study will soon be conducted. Work on the Quai Colbert will continue until year-end, with a conversion to one-way traffic and a cycle path. The second phase of the soft mobility lane on Boulevard Jean-Bastide in Le Boucanet is in progress, along with the renovation of street furniture and neglected green spaces.
Sandy Lasherme announced a reduction in the additional property tax for second homes, lowered from 60% to 30%, thereby easing the tax burden for these owners.
At the end of the meeting, the Mayor directly answered several questions drawn from the ballot box, and announced the next public meeting for early 2027. The evening concluded with the singing of La Marseillaise and a friendly reception.
This meeting inaugurates a new approach to local democracy, focusing on presenting achievements, announcing projects, and directly engaging with residents. The dialogue between the municipality and the people of Grau-du-Roi will continue.
