With less than three weeks to go until the first round of the municipal elections in Bordeaux, the two leading candidates, Thomas Cazenave and the incumbent mayor Pierre Hurmic, are engaging in a heated campaign. Cazenave has publicly challenged Hurmic, calling for greater transparency over the financing of his climate-focused program for the next six years, which Hurmic has outlined as part of his bid for re-election from the Palais Rohan. Hurmic's campaign strategy, which has been in effect since 2020, includes an ambitious agenda of 300 measures aimed at combating climate change. His companion, Claudine Bichet, defended the funding of their project, claiming that it is fully budgeted and achievable. This defense reflects a broader challenge for Hurmic to convince voters of the feasibility of his environmental initiatives amidst Cazenave's criticisms. As electoral tensions escalate, the scrutiny of each candidate's program and its financing will likely play a critical role in shaping voter opinions. The outcome of this contest could set significant precedents for Bordeaux's environmental policies and municipal governance, making the focus on transparency an essential aspect of the campaign dynamics.