In a recent interview on BFMTV, David Lisnard, the Mayor of Cannes and President of the Association of Mayors of France (AMF), addressed pressing issues including drug trafficking and local taxation.

Lisnard highlighted the escalating narcotraffic situation in the region, which Hugues Moutouh, a former prefect of Alpes-Maritimes, characterized as a 'real deluge.' The mayor emphasized the responsibility of families, stating that they must 'assume the education' of their children.

He further called for 'expulsion powers' for families that are known to be involved in drug-related activities.

Lisnard expressed confusion over the provision of societal support to individuals who negatively impact the community, insisting that social housing should be allocated to families that exhibit 'normal behavior.' In addition to discussing narcotraffic, Lisnard addressed a newly proposed 'modest contribution' aimed at funding public services for municipalities.

He stated that he does not support this contribution unless it is accompanied by a reduction in national taxes, referencing France's notably high tax burden.

The mayor also criticized the abolition of the housing tax, labeling it as a 'blunder' that hindered the state's financial stability.