The mayor of Lyon Grégory Doucet. – Bony / SIPA
A decision that is still extremely rare in France at this level of responsibility. Father since last night of a little girl, Grégory Doucet has decided to let go for two weeks to devote himself to his fourth child. “A withdrawal”, according to his entourage, more than a true paternity leave since the ecological mayor of Lyon will be reachable and available if necessary. “It was complicated for him to leave completely in the midst of the Covid crisis”.
A representative of the future generations gave me an appointment today ☺️
Small slowdown for a few days, @AudreyHenocque and the municipal team in whom I have all my confidence will support me during this period.
Thank you all for your messages! pic.twitter.com/n9T7JbP6aZ
– Grégory Doucet (@Gregorydoucet) April 21, 2021
During this time of “pause”, the management of current affairs will be ensured by its first assistant, Audrey Hénocque, and the rest of the executive, underlines the city of Lyon, confirming information from the Worldand of Lyon Tribune. “This is possible because we are in a logic of exercising power horizontally. Everyone is mobilized, ”continues those around them.
Grégory Doucet will not be very far, however. On Thursday morning, he will attend the weekly meeting devoted to the town hall to the Covid-19 crisis and must in particular be present on Saturday at Place Antonin-Poncet at the commemoration of the Armenian genocide, the city of Lyon said.