The municipal election campaign is gaining momentum in Saint-Grégoire, Ille-et-Vilaine, as the Agir Autrement list unveils its platform for the March 2026 elections. The group, positioning itself as a citizen-led and participatory movement, is focusing on issues of debt, housing access, transportation, and financial transparency.
Marie Aliaga, the list’s head candidate and current municipal councilor, frames the campaign as a response to a growing desire for greater democratic choice and a new approach to local governance. “A citizen dynamic has emerged from the need to give residents more democratic choice and open a new way of governing the municipality,” Aliaga stated, according to reporting in Ouest-France. “Saint-Grégoire is now at a turning point. Its population is increasing, construction projects are multiplying, and housing prices are soaring.”
A key concern highlighted by Agir Autrement is the financial state of the commune. The group alleges significant municipal debt, a situation they aim to address through increased transparency in public finances. This commitment to transparency extends to a pledge to rigorously evaluate decisions impacting residents’ daily lives. The list intends to function as a “shadow cabinet,” a term borrowed from the Westminster system, positioning itself as a prepared opposition ready to propose alternatives.
Housing affordability is a central pillar of the Agir Autrement platform. The group aims to “favor access to housing for people working or living in the municipality,” a response to the escalating housing costs in Saint-Grégoire. This suggests a potential focus on policies to increase housing supply or implement affordability measures, though specific proposals were not detailed in the available source material.
Beyond housing, Agir Autrement’s program encompasses transportation and solidarity initiatives. While details remain sparse, these areas suggest a commitment to improving local infrastructure and supporting vulnerable populations. The group identifies itself as left-leaning, ecological, and supportive of social solidarity, indicating a potential focus on sustainable transportation options and social welfare programs.
The campaign launch comes at a time of increasing scrutiny of the current municipal administration. According to L’Œil du Sahara, the previous administration faced criticism for a lack of vision for the city’s development and strained relationships with regional authorities. Specifically, the préfet of Ille-et-Vilaine revoked the commune’s right of first refusal on urban land sales due to a shortage of social housing, resulting in financial penalties for the municipality.
Agir Autrement hopes to capitalize on this discontent, presenting itself as a fresh alternative. The group’s composition includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including IT professionals and regional administrators. Goulwen, a 47-year-old IT professional who has lived in Saint-Grégoire since 2013, and Sabina, a 41-year-old regional administrator who arrived in 2012, are among those contributing to the campaign, as highlighted on the group’s Instagram page.
The list also includes Jean-Luc Ridard, Jérémie Bonenfant, Sabine Badea, Charles Maier, Anne-Bérengère Siroën, and Pierrick Grasland. The group operates from an office at 35760 Saint-Grégoire and maintains a website at agirautrement-sg.bzh. They are registered as a political party, according to information on FindGlocal.
The success of Agir Autrement’s campaign will likely hinge on its ability to translate its broad platform into concrete policy proposals and effectively communicate its message to voters. The group’s emphasis on citizen participation and financial transparency could resonate with residents concerned about the direction of Saint-Grégoire, particularly given the existing financial challenges and criticisms of the previous administration. The upcoming weeks will be crucial as the candidates further elaborate on their plans and engage with the electorate.
