Riscle Council has been entered at the age of 23, where he learned his democratic skills, outgoing mayor Christophe Terrain has held numerous elected positions at both local and national levels, as well as in professional settings. Meet an elected official who has left his mark on his territory.
Having served the voters for a long time, let’s revisit your many and varied responsibilities. “City councillor at 23 and 1st deputy in the following term, not renewing my mandate allowed me to take on very heavy duties in the agricultural world. While at Vivadour, I also had national and European responsibilities within the General Association of Maize Producers (AGPM) and the European farm confederation; this ‘blank period’ as an elected official was filled by these missions before my return to the local and Riscle community.”
What overall assessment would you make of these last two terms? “I have always tried to lead our projects with a focus on unity. Projects initiated during the first term were somewhat hindered by these Covid years. As a result, the achievements were a bit rushed afterwards: a major project for the livestock market and Lebrère street, the energy renovation of the market hall, the swimming pool, another major project, the city stadium, and inclusive housing.”
These achievements have an impact on Riscle life; what is the flagship project? “Certainly, it was the success of the Riscle entrance, an entrance that allows pedestrians and cyclists to arrive safely in the city center. It was a very long project but well supported financially.”
Certainly, some projects did not come to fruition or were not completed. “The renovation of the Eugene Robert stadium dressing rooms remains under study. With soccer, we have responses to provide for these two outdoor team sports (a sincere regret for this high-level athlete and former captain of FC XV Lourdes). The heavy truck bypass and the dangerous river street remain.”
Did age hinder you from starting a new term with your team? “I am always thinking about tomorrow and often consider my age at the end of a term, but not only that! Despite my desire to stay within the team, ruptures occur during regenerations often in misunderstandings: this lack of recognition is a bit disappointing, and I feel it as an inglorious exit. Strong words can be said, but I am more concerned about serenity in the village than the disorder it may cause.”
