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David Lisnard seeks re-election as head of Association des maires de France

David Lisnard, the current president of the Association des maires de France (AMF) and mayor of Cannes, has announced his candidacy for a second term. Lisnard, a liberal right-wing candidate for the French presidential election, stated he wishes to continue his work for local mayors and rural areas.

Lisnard will face Philippe Laurent, the mayor of Sceaux, in the upcoming election. The vote is scheduled to take place electronically from November 23 to November 25 during the association's Congress. The AMF represents approximately 34,330 members, covering nearly all municipalities in France.

Addressing potential conflicts of interest between his leadership of the AMF and his presidential campaign, Lisnard described such concerns as 'absurd and malicious.' He noted that previous leaders have also held national political roles. To mitigate conflicts, Lisnard promised that if re-elected, he would step back from AMF duties during the official presidential campaign period, allowing a collegial leadership to manage the association.

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Association des Maires de France · Cannes · David Lisnard · Philippe Laurent · Sceaux

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