La Tour-en-Jarez. “These were the best years of my life”: Roland Goujon, mayor for 23 years

What are the reasons for your commitment?

“I was born in Saint-Étienne, where I lived for a few years. In 1977, a friend told me about a farmhouse to renovate, my current home, and I fell in love with La Tour-en-Jarez. I have always participated in village life and events. For a long time, I organized the football tournament, for example.

But I had never thought of getting into politics , it was a coincidence that started with a rather funny story. During the 1988 elections, a friend spread the rumor that I wanted to head the opposition list. It was completely false, but people started talking to me about it.

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