Villefranche’s city council has reappointed its mayor for a second term. Jean-Sébastien Orcibal now surrounds himself with nine deputies, including one dedicated to education, indicating a new priority for the municipality.
In a packed room where suspense had no place, the republican ritual unfolded. After the election of the “Dare for Villefranche” list on March 15, 2026, the new city council elected the new mayor. Unsurprisingly, and as the sole candidate, Jean-Sébastien Orcibal was re-elected. “This now allows us to set up our organization for the realization of the project we proposed,” said the mayor.
One by one, the 33 city councilors voted in secret. Jean Batut, the council’s elder, led the debates. The youngest members, Jan Vayssière and Killian Lafon, acted as assessors. In the end, Jean-Sébastien Orcibal received 26 votes. Seven null votes were cast, with the name “Fleury” written on them. “I want to thank the voters and the members of our list who voted. We will work together for the future of Villefranche and for all citizens,” said Orcibal.
Around Jean-Sébastien Orcibal, there are now nine deputies running the municipality, one more than in the previous term. Jean-Claude Carrié retains his responsibilities for networks, environment, and water quality, while other deputies handle various areas such as youth, solidarity, sports, personnel, and urban development.
Some deputies have seen changes in their roles. Jean-Michel Bouyssié’s responsibilities have expanded to include culture and heritage. Orcibal explained that a second term has different objectives than the first and highlighted Bouyssié’s experience in cultural matters.
Sylvie Bouchaud becomes a deputy in charge of city entertainment and commerce relations, with a focus on revitalizing the city center. Another new face, Elodie Cancé, a former nurse, will oversee finances, an important aspect for the municipality.
Bernard Alaux joins as a deputy in charge of education, a deliberate decision to address the concerns of certain citizens and organizations. The absence of deputies for health or security is explained by these being community, not municipal, competencies.
Context: – The article discusses the re-election of the mayor of Villefranche and the appointment of new deputies for different areas of responsibility within the municipality.
Fact Check: – The article mentions the date of the council election as March 15, 2026, which is a fictional future date.
