Issy-les-Moulineaux: Two weeks after André Santini's death, his first deputy Thierry Lefèvre takes over the mayor's office

Thierry Lefèvre has been elected the new mayor of Issy-les-Moulineaux, a commune southwest of Paris, two weeks after the death of its long-serving mayor, André Santini. Lefèvre, Santini's first deputy, secured 36 of the 49 votes cast during an exceptional municipal council meeting held Tuesday evening.

At 67 years old, Lefèvre succeeds Santini, who had led the affluent town for over four decades. The new mayor vowed to maintain the course set by his predecessor, stating, "The program approved by the people of Issy in the last municipal elections remains our roadmap." Lefèvre, who has served on the municipal council since 1983 and as first deputy for the past nine years, is a close associate of Santini.

Lefèvre, affiliated with the UDI party, also has a career spanning over forty years within the Crédit Agricole group. Born in Issy-les-Moulineaux, he is a father of five. His mandate is framed as a continuation of Santini's legacy. Santini, a prominent figure in the center-right political landscape, passed away on June 1 at the age of 85. He had won the mayoral election for the eighth time just last March, campaigning from the hospital.