Jacques Pastor declares bid to succeed Mayor Marsan
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Jacques Pastor, 70, resigned as deputy mayor this week before declaring his candidacy to succeed Georges Marsan as Mayor of Monaco.
Jacques Pastor confirmed on Thursday that he will stand in the upcoming communal elections, seeking to succeed Georges Marsan as mayor. The 70 year old Monegasque had stepped down the previous day from his role as fourth deputy mayor, a move he said was necessary to clarify his position ahead of the campaign.
Presenting his list of candidates, Pastor set out his pitch to voters as a mayor focused on proximity, promising a style of governance rooted in direct contact with residents across the Principality's districts. He will face Marjorie Crovetto, who carries the backing of the outgoing majority, setting up a contest that will shape the direction of the Mairie for the next mandate.
The election marks a significant moment for Monaco's municipal politics, with Marsan's departure after years at the helm opening the field for the first genuinely contested race in some time. Residents and property owners watching the vote will be weighing up how each candidate's approach to local services, urban planning and community engagement might affect daily life in the commune.