This video documents a town hall meeting led by Mayor Adrien Baron in the Comte de Loheac neighborhood of Saint-Rose, Guadeloupe. The primary purpose is for the mayor to address citizen concerns and provide updates on the town's progress, particularly focusing on the Comte de Loheac district's challenges and planned improvements.
Financial Recovery of Saint-Rose: The mayor highlights the town's significant financial recovery from a near-bankruptcy situation in 2022, achieved through drastic spending cuts and improved revenue collection.
Addressing Citizen Concerns: The meeting involves extensive Q&A sessions, where residents raise issues like road safety, inadequate waste management, abandoned vehicles, and lack of local services.
Planned Improvements: Mayor Baron details several ongoing and planned projects, including road repairs, building renovations, job creation initiatives (like "Territoire Zéro Chômeurs"), and a new agro-processing zone.
Community Engagement: The mayor emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration to address local challenges effectively. He encourages residents to form neighborhood groups to voice concerns and work with the municipality.
Future Development Plans: The town plans to improve infrastructure, including the construction of a new cemetery, a modernized library/cultural center, and a park, with details regarding timelines and funding sources.