French politician (1935–2025)
Roger Meï
Meï in 2013
In office Preceded by Bernard Tapie Succeeded by Richard Mallié In office
Born (1935-05-03 ) 3 May 1935Died 4 May 2025(2025-05-04) (aged 90) Political party PCF
Roger Meï (3 May 1935 – 4 May 2025) was a French politician.
Life and career
Meï's grandfather immigrated to France from Tuscany , settling in La Ciotat , where he found work at a shipyard. Meï was born in Hyères on 3 May 1935, and grew up poor on Porquerolles .[ 1]
Meï was elected mayor of Gardanne in 1977 and served for 43 years, until Hervé Granier replaced in him in 2020.[ 2] [ 3] 1989 election cycle .[ 4] [ 5] National Assembly from 1996 to 2002, representing Bouches-du-Rhône's 10th constituency for the French Communist Party .[ 6]
Meï died in Gardanne on 4 May 2025, at the age of 90.[ 7]
References
^ Palm, Carine (14 July 2020). "Roger Meï, ancien maire de Gardanne : "Ne m'oubliez pas" . La Provence (in French). Retrieved 3 October 2021 . ^ Isnard-Dupuy, Pierre (20 July 2020). "Après 43 ans à la tête de Gardanne, Roger Meï part avec sa voiture de fonction" . Marsactu (in French). Retrieved 3 October 2021 . ^ Isnard-Dupuy, Pierre (29 July 2020). "Roger Meï, 43 ans de règne sans transition" . Marsactu (in French). Retrieved 3 October 2021 . ^ Isnard-Dupuy, Pierre (26 June 2020). "Jean-Brice Garella, le Poulidor de la politique gardannaise, roule pour Jean-Marc La Piana" . Marsactu (in French). Retrieved 3 October 2021 . ^ Lucas, Christine (1 February 2014). "Quatre candidats à l'assaut de la forteresse Meï" . La Provence . Retrieved 3 October 2021 . ^ "Roger Meï" (in French). National Assembly. Retrieved 3 October 2021 .^ "Il a été un combattant, tout le temps" : Roger Meï, maire de Gardanne de 1977 à 2020, est décédé (in French)
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