Candidate Manifestos

Information about voting Election Day 16 May 2018

CHANGE IS UP TO YOU. VOTE. Election Information

Election Day: WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 2018 Voting before Election Day The Privileges and Procedures Committee is required to If you are registered you can vote before Election Day at: publish the background and policies of the candidates in the forthcoming elections in accordance with the provisions St Paul’s Centre, St Paul’s Gate, New Street, St Helier Weekdays from 8.30am to 5.15pm from Monday 30 April and of the Public Elections (Expenditure and Donations) () until 2pm on Monday 14 May 2018. Law 2014. The information is provided by each of the candidates themselves and the views expressed are Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 May and Liberation Day those of the candidates and NOT of the Privileges and Wednesday 9 May 2018. Procedures Committee. Trinity Youth Centre This booklet does not contain the manifestos of candidates 10am-1pm on Saturday 5 May. who have been elected unopposed. These can be viewed on

the candidate’s page on www.vote.je. Communicare, St. Brelade 10am-1pm on Saturday 12 May.

ELECTION 2018 The elected members of the States of Jersey are Senators, Voting on Election Day You can vote on Election Day, Wednesday 16 May, at your Connétables and Deputies. Parish or district polling station, which will be open from 8am On 16 May 2018, we will elect 8 Senators, 1 Parish to 8pm. Connétable and 26 Deputies for a term of office of 4 years (11 Parish Connétables and 3 Deputies have The polling stations on Election Day are: already been elected unopposed). Parish Venue Senators There are 8 vacancies for Senator in this election. Senators Parish Hall have an Island-wide mandate. If you are registered to vote, St. Brelade District No. 1 Parish Hall you can vote in the Senators election. St. Brelade District No. 2 Communicare The ballot paper for Senators will be white. St. Clement Parish Hall

Connétables St. Helier District No. 1 Town Hall There is 1 remaining vacancy for Connétable in this election, St. Helier District No. 2 Springfield Stadium in St Mary. The Connétable is the administrative head of the Parish. You can vote for the Connétable if you are registered to St. Helier District No. 3* Rouge Bouillon School vote in St Mary. The Connétables in the other 11 Parishes have St. Helier District No. 4* First Tower School already been elected uncontested. The ballot paper for the Connétables will be blue. St. John Parish Hall St. Lawrence Parish Hall Deputies There are 26 remaining vacancies for Deputies in this election St. Martin Public Hall (3 Deputies have already been elected unopposed). Deputies St. Mary Parish Hall are elected in 17 districts corresponding to Parish boundaries or administrative districts within the Parish. You can vote for St. Ouen Parish Hall the Deputy or Deputies who are standing in the district where St. Peter Parish Hall you are registered to vote, unless a candidate or candidates St. Saviour District No. 1 Georgetown Methodist Church have already been elected uncontested. The ballot paper for Deputies will be green. St. Saviour District No. 2 Parish Hall St. Saviour District No. 3 Maufant Youth Centre Hustings Meetings The dates and venues of all candidate hustings meetings will Trinity Parish Hall be listed on www.vote.je. All of the meetings will be filmed and will be uploaded to the website for viewing. * There is one election in the Districts of St Helier No. 3 and No. 4. Voters in those districts cast their votes at different polling stations on Election Day, depending on what district they live in. Register to Vote You have to be registered in order to vote. Anyone who was If you live in St. Helier, St. Saviour or St. Brelade and you are registered on the main Electoral Register can vote before not sure which district polling station to attend, you can find election day at a pre-poll station. out on www.vote.je or by contacting your Parish Hall. If your name is not on the main Electoral Register, you can put your name on the Supplementary Register (before noon on Wednesday 9 May 2018) and you will be able to vote on election day. You can register online at www.vote.je/register.

2 Election Information

Casting your votes at a polling station Completing the ballot paper When you arrive at the polling station or pre-poll voting The ballot papers will be different colours: station you will be asked for your name. You should have - white some identification with you such as a driving licence or Senators passport. You will then be asked which of the elections you Connétables - blue wish to vote in (Senators, Deputies and/or Connétables). - green You will be given ballot papers. Deputies The number of candidates you may vote for depends on You will then go to the voting booth to cast your vote what election you are voting in. by putting an ‘x’ beside the name(s) of your preferred candidate(s). Senators: You can vote for up to 8 candidates (see pages 8-16). Voting by post Connétables: You can vote for 1 candidate in the parish If you will be out of the Island on Election Day you can apply where you live unless a candidate has already been elected to vote by post. unopposed (see pages 47-48) Postal voting forms can be downloaded from www.vote.je Deputies: You can vote for up to the total number of or requested from your Parish Hall. For posting off Island you vacancies in your district unless candidates have already must return your application form by noon on Tuesday 8 May been elected unopposed (see your appropriate Parish/ 2018. For posting locally you must return your application form District pages). by noon on Friday 11 May 2018. Application forms should be sent to: Elections ballot paper The Postal + Pre-Poll Voting Officer, Here are example ballot papers for the elections of Senators, The Judicial Greffe, Royal Court House, Connétables and Deputies: Royal Square, St Helier, JE1 1JG When the Judicial Greffe receives your application, they will send you everything that you need to cast your vote: EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER Election for Connétable Election for Deputy 1. You will receive your ballot papers and a ballot paper Electors may vote for up to 1 candidate Electors may vote for up to X candidate(s)

envelope. Mark an ‘x’ in the box alongside the name(s) LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name of your preferred candidate(s) then fold the ballot papers LAST NAME, First name EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPERLAST NAME, First name and put them inside the ballot paper envelope. LAST NAME, First name Election for SenatorLAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Electors may vote for up to 8 candidatesLAST NAME, First name Registered political party Registered political party 2. Fill out and sign the declaration of identity form. LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name 3. Put the ballot paper envelope and the declaration of Registered political party Registered political party LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name identity form inside the return envelope and post it back LAST NAME, First name Registered political party to the Judicial Greffe, to be received no later than noon LAST NAME, First name on Wednesday 16 May 2018. LAST NAME, First name Registered political party LAST NAME, First name Voting if you are sick or disabled If you know you will not be well enough to go to a polling station to vote then you can arrange to vote in advance by The ballot paper will tell you the maximum number of completing an application form for a pre-poll home visit. candidates you may vote for. You do not need to use all of Application forms can be downloaded from www.vote.je your votes. You can vote for just one candidate if you wish. or requested from your Parish Hall. Please return your When voting, you should put a cross in the box beside the completed application form for a pre-poll home visit by noon name(s) of your preferred candidate(s). Thursday 10 May. The Postal + Pre-Poll Voting Officer, The Judicial Greffe, Royal Court House, Royal Square, St Helier, JE1 1JG If you fall ill on 16 May 2018 and cannot make it to your polling station, please contact your Parish Hall as soon as possible and they will send an official to you to take your vote.

3 Dzień wyborczy 2018

Dzień wyborczy 2018 Głosowanie w przypadku choroby, niepełnosprawności albo trudności z czytaniem lub pisaniem. Najbliższe wybory rządu państwa Jersey Jeżeli jesteś zarejestrowany na listę uprawnionych do odbędą się 16 maja 2018. głosowania, ale jesteś chory, niepełnosprawny albo masz Wyspa Jersey przechodzi przez ciekawy okres w swojej trudności z czytaniem lub pisaniem, w takim przypadku możesz historii. Wiele decyzji, które członkowie rządu muszą podjąć, oddać głoś zawczasu. Proszę skontaktuj się w tej sprawie z bezpośrednio oraz pośrednio dotyczą Twojego życia na Jersey. parishem w miejscu zamieszkania. Przedstawiciele rządu debatują i decydują o istotnych sprawach dotyczących prawodawstwa, ustawodawstwa, polityki publicznej, Głosowanie w punktach wyborczych opieki społecznej i budżetu państwa w Twoim imieniu. Należy Aby wziąć udział w wyborach należy zabrać ze sobą dowód być zarejestrowanym aby móc głosować. Rejestrując się teraz, tożsamości ze zdjęciem np. paszport, dowód osobisty lub prawo zapewniasz sobie gwarancję oddania głosu w dniu wyborów lub jazdy. Będziesz przywitany przez członka komisji wyborczej, który możliwość głosowania w punktach przedwyborczych w tygodniach po sprawdzeniu twojej tożsamości zaznaczy twoje imię na liście poprzedzających dzień wyborów. uprawnionych do głosowania oraz wręczy Tobie formularze wyborcze. Następnie będziesz mógł udać się do kabiny Również możesz zarejestrować się do głosowania elektronicznie wyborczej, gdzie postawisz krzyżyk ‘x’ obok imienia i nazwiska za pośrednictwem strony internetowej My Parish Online lub swojego kandydata.Po wypełnieniu formularza wyborczego korzystając z linku vote.je/register. będziesz poproszony do wrzucenia go do urny wyborczej. Urzędnicy parisha będą obecni w lokalach wyborczych i Na kogo mogę głosować? udzielą wszelkiej pomocy w przypadku jakichkolwiek pytań lub Są 3 listy kandydatów do rządu, na których będziesz głosować: niejasności dotyczących udziału w głosowaniu. Senators (8) W przypadku jakichkolwiek pytań, prosimy o kontakt z Connétables (12) wydziałem States Greffe pod numerem 01534 441020 lub email: [email protected]. Deputies (29)

SENATOR (SENATORÓW): Masz prawo głosować na WYPEŁNIANIE FORMULARZY WYBORCZYCH maksymalną ilość 8 senatorów, którzy są wybierani przez Formularze do głosowania będą wydrukowane w różnych wszystkich uprawnionych do głosowania mieszkańców Jersey kolorach: Senato (Senatorow) - w białym CONNÉTABLES (BURMISTRZÓW): Możesz głosować tylko na kandydatów z parisha w którym obecnie mieszkasz. Connétables (Constabli/Connétables) - w niebieskim DEPUTIES (DEPUTOWANYCH): Możesz głosować tylko na Deputies (Deputowanych) - w zielonym kandydatów z parisha lub rejonu w którym obecnie mieszkasz. Poniżej jest przedstawiony przykładowy wzór wypełniania (Niektóre większe parishe, są podzielone na rejony). formularza wyborczego:

Jak mogę głosować? EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER Election for Connétable Election for Deputy Głosowanie przedwyborcze (pre-poll) Electors may vote for up to 1 candidate Electors may vote for up to X candidate(s) Jeżeli zarejestrowałeś/aś się do wyborów przed 9 kwietnia 2018, LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name możesz głosować już od 30 kwietnia 2018 do 14 maja od 8.30 do LAST NAME, First name EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPERLAST NAME, First name 17.15 w punkcie wyborczym w St. Paul Gate przy New Street, w LAST NAME, First name Election for SenatorLAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Electors may vote for up to 8 candidatesLAST NAME, First name pariszu St Helier. Punkt będzie zamknięty 7 maja w Bank Holiday Registered political party Registered political party LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name (dzień wolny od pracy) oraz 9 maja 2018 roku w dniu święta Registered political party Registered political party LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name wyzwolenia Jersey. LAST NAME, First name Registered political party LAST NAME, First name Weekendowe punkty przedwyborcze będą również dostępne dla LAST NAME, First name Registered political party wszystkich uprawnionych do głosowania w Trinity Youth Centre od LAST NAME, First name 10.00 do 13.00 w sobotę 5 maja 2018 oraz w Communicare w St Brelade od 10.00 do13.00 w sobotę 12 maja 2018. Na formularzu wyborczym znajduje się informacja co do maksymalnej liczby kandydatów na których możesz Głosowanie w dniu wyborów (środa 16 maja) W dniu wyborów możesz głosować w parishu w którym jesteś głosować. Nie ma konieczności wypełniania wszystkich trzech uprawniony do głosowania. W tym dniu punkty wyborcze w formularzy. Można oddać głos tylko na jednego kandydata parishach będą otwarte od 8.00 do 20.00. jeżeli taka jest wola wyborcy. Oddając swój głos na poszczególnego/ych kandydata/ów Składanie głosu należy postawić krzyżyk w okienku odpowiadającym temu W określonych okolicznościach możesz głosować w domu lub kandydatowi. korespondencyjnie. Proszę skontaktuj się ze swoim parishem w sprawie objaśnień jak należy to zrobić.

4 Eleições 2018

Eleições 2018 Votar se estiver doente, se for incapacitado ou tiver dificuldades em ler e escrever. As próximas eleições terão lugar em Jersey, Se estiver inscrito para votar e está doente, for incapacitado na quarta-feira, dia 16 de maio de 2018. ou tiver dificuldades em ler e escrever, poderá votar A ilha está a passar por tempos interessantes. Muitas das antecipadamente. Para mais informação, por favor, contacte escolhas que os membros do governo devem fazer, afetarão a sua Junta de Freguesia. diretamente a sua vida quotidiana. Os membros do governo debatem e decidem questões Votar nas Eleições de importância pública e tomam decisões em seu nome, No dia da eleição necessita de ter consigo um documento relativamente, a leis, políticas, serviços públicos e despesas. de identificação com fotografia atualizada, como por exemplo, carta de condução ou passaporte. Será Pode registar-se online através do Website: My Parish Online cumprimentado pelo presidente da mesa que lhe entregará ou através do link: . vote.je/register um boletim de voto. De seguida deve dirigir-se para a câmara de voto e aí deverá preencher com uma cruz (X) o Em quem posso votar? quadrado que está à frente do candidato em que deseja Existem 3 tipos de Membros do Governo em quem pode votar: votar. Ser-lhe-á pedido que introduza o seu boletim, Senators (8) devidamente dobrado, na urna.

Connétables (12) Os representantes da Junta de Freguesia estarão na assembleia de voto para o/a poderem ajudar e esclarecer Deputies (29) sobre questões que tenha.

SENATOR (SENADORS): Todos os eleitores podem votar, no Caso tenha alguma questão que deseje esclarecer, por máximo, em 8 Senadores que sejam eleitos em toda a ilha. favor, contacte o representante do governo através do seguinte número de telefone: 01534 441020 ou do correio CONNÉTABLES (REPRESENTANTE DA AUTORIDADE DA eletrónico: [email protected]. JUNTA DE FREGUESIA): Só pode votar nos Representantes da Autoridade da Junta de Freguesia (Connétable) onde vive. BOLETINS DE VOTO DEPUTIES (DEPUTADOS):Só pode votar nos deputados Os boletins de voto terão cores diferentes: da sua freguesia ou da região onde mora (algumas das - Branco freguesias maiores estão divididas em regiões). Senator (Senadores) Connétables (Representante Da Autoridade Da Como Votar Junta De Freguesia) - Azul - Verde Votar antes do Dia das Eleições ( secção de voto) Deputies (Deputados) Qualquer pessoa que esteja inscrita no recenseamento Veja aqui um exemplo dos boletins de voto: eleitoral pode votar na assembleia de voto algumas semanas antes do dia da eleição. A assembleia de voto estará aberta a todos os eleitores em St Paul’s Gate na New Street, St Helier EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER Election for Connétable Election for Deputy das 8h:30 às 17h:15, na segunda-feira, 30 de abril e até às Electors may vote for up to 1 candidate Electors may vote for up to X candidate(s) 14h:00 na segunda-feira, dia 14 de maio 2018. Encontra-se LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name encerrada nos feriados de segunda-feira, dia 7 de maio e de LAST NAME, First name EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPERLAST NAME, First name quarta-feira, dia 9 de maio 2018. LAST NAME, First name Election for SenatorLAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Electors may vote for up to 8 candidatesLAST NAME, First name Registered political party Registered political party

As assembleias de voto encontram-se também disponíveis LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name a todos os eleitores, em Trinity, no Centro da Juventude Registered political party Registered political party LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name das 10h:00 às 13h:00, no sábado, dia 13 de maio 2018 e LAST NAME, First name Registered political party no Communicare em St Brelade das 10h:00 às 14h:00, no LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name sábado, dia 12 de maio 2018. Registered political party LAST NAME, First name Votar no Dia da Eleição (quarta-feira, 16 de maio) No dia da eleição, pode votar na junta de freguesia onde se Os boletins de voto indicam o número máximo de encontra inscrito. As assembleias de voto estarão abertas no candidatos em que pode votar. Não necessita de esgotar dia da eleição das 8:00 às 20h:00. todas as sua escolhas. Pode, simplesmente, votar num só candidato, se assim desejar.. Quando votar, deve colocar Votar por correio uma cruz na quadrícula que se encontra ao lado do (s) nome Em certas circunstâncias, pode votar por correio ou em (s) do (s) candidato(s) que prefere. casa. Para mais informação, por favor, contacte a sua Junta de Freguesia.

5 Jour des élections 2018

Jour des élections 2018 Voter le jour des élections générales (Mercredi 16 mai 2018) Les prochaines élections générales auront lieu Vous pouvez voter le jour même des élections générales dans la à Jersey le mercredi 16 mai 2018. Paroisse où vous êtes inscrit(e). Les isoloirs seront accessibles de L’île de Jersey vit une période intéressante. De nombreuses 8h à 20h, le jour des élections, dans l’enceinte du bureau de vote décisions que doivent prendre les membres des Etats vous de votre paroisse. affectent très directement et impactent votre vie quotidienne. Les membres des Etats débattent de sujets d’intérêt Vote postal général et prennent des décisions en votre nom Dans certains cas particuliers il peut être possible de voter par concernant les lois, les règlements, les services publics et voie postale ou à domicile. Merci de contacter les services de les dépenses publiques. votre paroisse pour plus de renseignements. Voter lorsque l’on est malade, en situation de handicap, ou lorsque l’on a des Vous devez être inscrit(e) sur les listes électorales pour avoir difficultés à lire ou à écrire. Si vous êtes inscrit(e) sur les listes le droit de voter. En vous inscrivant dès maintenant, vous électorales et que vous êtes malade, en situation de handicap pourrez voter le jour des élections ou bien de manière ou que vous avez des difficultés à lire ou à écrire, vous pouvez anticipée dans les bureaux de vote spécifiquement mis en bénéficier du vote anticipé. Merci de contacter les services de place pendant les semaines précédant le jour des élections. votre paroisse pour plus de renseignements. Pour vous inscrire en ligne, rendez-vous sur vote.je/register ou bien vous pouvez compléter le formulaire d’inscription et le retourner Voter aux élections générales aux services de votre paroisse. Si vous ne savez pas si vous êtes Lorsque vous irez voter, vous devrez présenter une pièce inscrit(e) sur les listes électorales, prenez contact avec les d’identité avec photographie tel un passeport ou un permis de services de votre paroisse afin de vous en assurer. conduire. Vous serez accueilli(e) par des membres du personnel qui pointeront votre nom sur les listes électorales et vous Pour qui puis-je voter ? remettront un bulletin de vote. Vous pourrez ensuite vous rendre Vous pouvez voter pour 3 catégories de membres des Etats dans l’isoloir afin d’effectuer votre vote en apposant un “x” à côté des noms des candidats auxquels vous souhaitez apporter votre Senators (8) voix. Il vous sera enfin demandé de déposer votre bulletin papier dans l’urne prévue à cet effet. Les équipes paroissiales se trouveront Connétables (12) dans les bureaux de vote et seront disponibles pour répondre à Deputies (29) toutes vos questions. Si vous avez des interrogations, merci de contacter les Greffes SENATOR (SÉNATEURS): chaque électeur peut voter pour 8 des Etats (States Greffe) au 01534 441020 ou par courriel à sénateurs au maximum, qui sont élus par l’intégralité de l’île. [email protected]. CONNÉTABLES (CONNÉTABLES): Vous pouvez seulement voter pour élire le Connétable de la paroisse dans laquelle vous BULLETINS DE VOTE résidez. Les bulletins de vote seront de différentes couleurs: - blanc DEPUTIES (DEPUTES): Vous pouvez seulement voter pour Senator (Sénateurs) élire les députés de la paroisse ou du district dans laquelle/ Connétables (Connétables) - bleu lequel vous résidez. (Les paroisses les plus importantes sont divisées en districts). Deputies (Députés) - vert Voici des exemples de bulletins de vote: Comment voter ? EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER Election for Connétable Election for Deputy Vote anticipé, avant le jour des élections Electors may vote for up to 1 candidate Electors may vote for up to X candidate(s)

(pre-poll) LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Toute personne inscrite sur les listes électorales peut voter, LAST NAME, First name EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPERLAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Election for SenatorLAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Electors may vote for up to 8 candidatesLAST NAME, First name de manière anticipée, durant les semaines précédant le jour Registered political party Registered political party des élections. LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Registered political party Registered political party LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Le bureau de vote anticipé, pour tous les habitants de l’île, se LAST NAME, First name Registered political party situe à St Paul’s Gate dans New Street, St Helier et sera ouvert LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name Registered political party de 8h30 à 17h15 à partir du lundi 30 avril (jusqu’à 14h) et jusqu’au LAST NAME, First name lundi 14 mai 2018. Ce bureau est fermé lors des jours fériés : lundi 7 mai 2018 et mercredi 9 mai 2018, Jour de la Libération. Le nombre maximum de candidats pour lesquels vous pouvez Des bureaux de vote anticipé seront également disponibles, voter sera indiqué sur le bulletin. Vous n’êtes pas obligé d’utiliser pour tous les habitants de l’île, au Trinity Youth Centre de 10h tous vos votes. Vous pouvez voter pour un seul candidat si vous le à 13h le samedi 5 mai 2018 et au Communicare de St Brelade souhaitez. Pour voter, vous devez mettre une croix dans la case se de 10h à 13h le samedi 12 mai 2018. trouvant à côté du/des nom(s) du/des candidat(s) retenu(s).

6 Candidate Information

Candidates standing for Election

Senator (p8-16) Baudains, Gerard Le Fondré, John Moore, Kristina Troy, Gordon George Brée, Simon Lewis, Anthony Ocean, Stevie Vallois, Tracey Farnham, Lyndon Luce, Frank Pallett, Steve Ferguson, Sarah Maguire, Phil Risoli, Gino Gorst, Ian Mézec, Sam Scott, Moz

Connétable and Deputy Grouville (p17) St. Helier - District 2 (p32-35) St. Ouen (p50-51) Connétable Deputy Connétable Le Maistre, John (re-elected unopposed) Alves, Carina Buchanan, Richard (elected unopposed) Deputy Dodds, Linda Deputy Labey, Carolyn (re-elected unopposed) Jennings, Geraint Le Clercq, Cliff Manning, Bernie Renouf, Richard St. Brelade (p18-19) Shelton, Barry Connétable Southern, Geoff St. Peter (p52-53) Jackson, Michael (elected unopposed) Ward, Robert Connétable Vibert, Richard (elected unopposed) St. Brelade - District 1 (p20) St. Helier - Districts 3/4 (p36-41) Deputy Deputy Deputy Creavy, Sean Young, John (elected unopposed) Ahier, Steve Huelin, Rowland Ayling-Phillip, Mary (p21-23) St. Brelade - District 2 Carrel, Jacqui St. Saviour (p54) Deputy de Faye, Guy Connétable Pike, Tony Gardiner, Inna Le Sueur – Rennard, Sadie (re-elected Tadier, Monty Higgins, Mike unopposed) Truscott, Graham Le Hegarat, Mary Tucker, Garel Rogers, Julian St. Saviour - District 1 (p54-56) Rondel, Richard (p24-26) Deputy St. Clement Southern, Anne Lewis, Isabella Connétable Maçon, Jeremy Norman, Len (re-elected unopposed) St. John (p42-43) O’Sullivan, Fiona Deputy Connétable Pamplin, Kevin Ash, Lindsay Taylor, Christopher Hugh (re-elected Freeman, Cloe unopposed) St. Saviour - District 2 (p57-58) Morrison, Samantha Deputy Deputy Pinel, Susie Philpott, Nigel Boylan, Jaime Renouf, Philip Pointon, Trevor Doublet, Louise Lewis, Kevin St. Helier (p27) St. Lawrence (p44-45) Connétable Connétable St. Saviour - District 3 (p59-61) Crowcroft, Simon (re-elected unopposed) Mezbourian, Deidre (re-elected unopposed) Deputy Deputy Coles, Tom St. Helier - District 1 (p27-31) Guida, Gregory Le Quesne, Andrew Deputy Morel, Kirsten O’Keeffe, Mary Labey, Russell Westwater, Sarah Perchard, Jess Lagadu, Jason Langdon, Kelly St. Martin (p46) Trinity (p62-63) Le Cornu, Nick Connétable Connétable Martin, Judy Stone, Karen (elected unopposed) Le Sueur, Philip (re-elected unopposed) Mash, Yann Deputy Deputy McNichol, John Luce, Steve (re-elected unopposed) Raymond, Hugh Wickenden, Scott Richardson, David R T St. Mary (p47-49) Connétable Gallichan, Juliette Le Bailly, John Deputy Baker, Mark Johnson, David

7 Standing for Senator

Candidates standing for Senator

Senators Pre-poll voting: On Wednesday 16 May 2018, the Island will elect 8 Senators for a term of office of 4 years. St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Senators have an Island-wide mandate. If you are registered • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May to vote, you can vote in the Senators election. • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm

Who Can I Vote For? • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Wednesday 9 May Check Parish pages for your polling station. Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May.

Baudains, Gerard - Standing for Senator

You’re not electing people to the However, as senator Bailache Assistant Chief Minister would be government, you’re electing them discovered, there is little support for the ideal place to lead change to the States. political parties. and, if successful, I would seek It’s ministers who make the And certainly none for the chaos of that post. After working in both decisions - and you’re not electing Super Constituencies. the committee and ministerial ministers. systems I have the necessary And a short time ago ministers experience and qualifications. The present system concentrates pretended everything was fine by power. producing a policy claimed to reflect I would also want responsibility for Immigration. It is unaccountable. people’s wishes. Do they seriously expect us to believe them? Our present open door policy It is incompetent. I’m standing for election A dozen ministers ruling the Island is the root cause of nearly all It is not fit for purpose. because I can no longer bear with the rest trying to uncover what’s our problems and it’s a disgrace to watch my Island suffer this Even Guernsey has a better system. going on is dysfunctional. We need that ministers have, for the past decade, wilfully avoided having a appalling government. Serious So how do we get out of this mess? a system that gives all members a modifications are required, and I say in government. Population Policy. have the determination, ability and Some candidates will give you well- I believe a modern version of the I’m not in the habit of making experience to drive the necessary meaning lists of solutions to our Committee System would be ideal promises I can’t keep, and so changes. problems. – but there are other options and offering a manifesto of feel-good Unfortunately, that’s a bit like buying A lot of people say the current ultimately it is States members who promises that will only be ignored new furnishings for a boat that States is the worst in living memory, will decide. would be disingenuous. That’s and many are relying on an influx of doesn’t float - until you fix the hull why my campaign focuses on the That’s why selecting candidates new faces at this election to change everything else is wishful thinking. two main issues from which all by the manifesto that most closely that. And many will offer ‘change’ others flow: matches your ideals (as is usual) will without being explicit, whereas Well, it didn’t at the last election, no longer deliver. A revised System of Government and it won’t at this one. I’m proposing an unambiguous and Immigration. solution for a specific problem. You want change? The reason is quite simple – since If elected, I promise to make Then vote only for candidates who 2005 the government has been the I note some are proposing ‘equal- those my priority. promise to overhaul ministerial Council of Ministers, not the States sized constituencies’ and party government. Assembly. politics as a solution.

T: 855086 E: [email protected]

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BRÉE, Simon - Standing for Senator

years has had serious consequences prosperity is not being shared by negative impacts of Brexit, and on housing supply and pricing, all Islanders. The fact that we have the growing threat of actions from put increased pressure on our a high degree of unseen poverty overseas governments, dictates education system, and placed a with its direct impact on children, that government needs to be heavy burden on our underfunded and the increased use of food looking to stimulate growth in health and social services. This will banks, is something that shames all alternative industries. We can grow continue unless we address it now. of us. We have seen the economic the economy by supporting and The introduction of work permits, divide between the “haves” and encouraging small businesses and with varying conditions, that are the “have nots” steadily increasing. sole traders by reducing employer employer and job specific, for all I believe that we need to undertake social security contribution rates in the working population, would a complete review of our personal relative to the size of the business, I was born in Jersey, and have lived allow government to be proactive in income tax system, social security and by providing tax based most of my life on the Island, so can managing population growth, and contributions, and current and incentives to start-ups in the first 3 say with complete conviction that to meet a sensible, manageable, potential user pays charges. It is years of business. I fully understand the issues facing and acceptable target. wrong that the financial burden is the Island and its people. Educated Only by working together can we being increasingly borne by middle at Victoria College, I subsequently Housing and Future make a real and positive difference and lower income families. Removal worked in the local finance industry Development: Young families to the lives of every member of our of GST on food and children’s for 25 years before setting up my trying to buy their first home society. clothing, a fairer tax system based own small business. are finding it nearly impossible. We need a better solution than on ability to pay, and a raising of the There are a number of major issues just building new large scale cap on social security contributions facing our Island which need to be developments. Government needs would be a step in the right tackled; issues that potentially will to encourage and work with the direction. impact negatively on our quality of parishes to deliver more small scale The Finance life, which is something we all should The Economy: affordable home developments to industry is vitally important to our strive to protect, and improve for give those families hope. economy and continued prosperity, everyone. and government needs to ensure the growth Income Tax, GST and User Pays Population Growth: Despite the apparent it continues to thrive in a stable well in our population over the past 8 Charges: growth in the economy, this regulated environment. Potential

Address: Le Becquet Carre, La Grande Route de la Cote, St Clement, JE2 6SF T: 840773 E: [email protected] W: www.simonbree.co.uk FACEBOOK: facebook.com/simonbreeforsenator TWITTER: twitter.com/simon_bree

farNham, Lyndon - Standing for Senator

and productive economy and develop • Establishment of the Fort Regent • Health – To deliver the new hospital. a fairer and more inclusive society. Future Group – committed to the • Population - To introduce new redevelopment and transformation of population policy aimed at reducing Achievements in Office 2014 – 2018 Fort Regent. • Establishment of Visit Jersey - returning long term population pressures without the Tourism sector to growth. • Establishment of an enhanced inter- compromising the stability of our island ferry service to improve social, economy or our community. • Establishment of Events Jersey – economic and sporting links between • Brexit - To ensure Jersey is well prepared introduction of Super League Triathlon the Channel Islands. world series. for Brexit by maintaining as closely as • Contributing to the end of ministerial possible the arrangements we currently • Publication of Rural Economy Strategy collective responsibility and supporting enjoy with Britain and the EU. – safeguarding the economic and Working for a Secure future new leadership and structure for the environmental future of agriculture. • Environment - To support further Since being appointed Minister for public sector. investment and initiatives to protect • Establishment of Farm Jersey – Economic Development, Tourism, our environment and to pioneer the enhanced promotion of agricultural Key Priorities Sport and Culture I have worked to introduction of environmentally friendly deliver strong, sustainable growth and sector. • Economy - To continue to develop all aspects of our economy and to provide technologies. increased diversity across our economy. • Establishment of Jersey Sport – to guide new jobs and career opportunities for – To redevelop Fort Jersey is in good shape with strong and manage sports development and • Infrastructure Islanders. Regent and to create new sporting and foundations, but the world is changing enable the participation in sport for leisure facilities within the island together and we must be ready to face the future everyone in Jersey. • Public Sector - To ensure we are with confidence. delivering the best possible value for the with further improvements to the island’s • Establishment of the Channel tax payer before proposing changes to infrastructure, public realm and to provide Developing and maintaining a strong, Islands Financial Ombudsman to taxes. greater Island access to people living with diverse economy is vital. It creates the independently resolve complaints disability. wealth required to help those in our about financial services providers in the • Education - To ensure the further – To continue to develop air community who find themselves in Channel Islands. development of our education system • Transport need and allows society to develop in a and children’s services and to provide a and sea links and improve value and • Rejuvenation of Channel Islands Lottery sustainable fashion and for the benefit sustainable funding solution for a new reliability for passengers. with growth of proceeds to charity from of everyone. higher education student grant scheme. My full manifesto is available at £685,000 in 2013 to £1.4 million in 2017. www.lyndonfarnham.je If elected I will continue to work on • Housing - To increase the supply of new behalf of all Islanders to build a strong homes.

Address: Chant de la Mer, Le Mont Rossignol, St Ouen, Jersey JE3 2LN T: 01534 485107 E: [email protected] W: www.lyndonfarnham.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SenatorLyndonFarnham TWITTER: twitter.com/lyndonfarnham

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Ferguson, Sarah - Standing for Senator

The projections by Statistics Jersey policies and strategies. If we carry a practice which should flourish are that at 700 a year, by 2035 we on at 700 people a year, where under the plans put forward by the shall require 185 Le Marais blocks will we house people? The rate at new Chief Executive. and 6 new Primary Schools. which we are building, 1261 houses Having been fortunate enough to One of the reasons I brought over the past 4 years compares with attend university, I am keen that an amendment to the MTFP immigration of 1400 over the same those of our students who are in September 2016, after the period? Andium and the Housing qualified should not be prevented by election, was to get a better Trusts are making solid attempts because of funding. I will set out profile of the taxpaying public to provide more housing but it is more detailed funding plans on and to improve the picture of the difficult to build reasonably sized my website and during hustings. I dwellings because they are mainly I am standing for this election in demographics of immigration. also want those who have practical being squeezed into the urban response to the many of you who The Assembly did not support talents not to be overlooked. areas. This must be addressed in have asked me to stand. Through this although the tax department I will continue to work a number the 2020 Island Plan as must the the opinions which you have have started to investigate the of projects which I have initiated long term development plan for expressed to me, it is clear that information which we need urgently recently. You can read more about St Brelades Bay. This was voted the main concerns continue to be if we are to plan realistically for the my ideas in my manifesto and for twice by the States, and is an immigration, population, taxes future. There are trends affecting comments on important policy to maintain the Bay and charges and housing. And, the future, there are preferences as a Tourist destination. www.sarahferguson.net, therefore, indirectly, the. Economy. expressed by Islanders but without accurate information it is difficult The overlap between the But most importantly your vote is The policy underpinning all other realistically to combine these and Health and Social Services and your voice so please use it. policies is the immigration policy. make achievable plans. Social Security Departments, is The essence of the proposal Thank you. demonstrated by the current made by the outgoing Council If elected I will bring an urgent reviews for Social Security on of Ministers is that immigration proposition to obtain this tax capacity to work and the assessment should not exceed the average of information before the new strategic of incapacity. These emphasise the the immigration since 2001 or 700 plan is crystallised. necessity for more coordination and people per year. Without sound information it is cooperation between departments, difficult to coordinate the underlying

Address: Soleil d’Hiver, Le Mont Sohier, St Brelade, JE3 8EA T: 07797 732891 or 01534 743625 E: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/scferguson13

Gorst, Ian - Standing for Senator

I have represented Jersey, boosting of the local business community. Modernise government and the the Island’s reputation to protect Improve the lives of Islanders by: public sector: our financial services sector and to • Improving the quality and supply of • Fighting to modernise government. promote investment and trade for affordable housing. • Delivering better, value-for-money businesses of all sizes. • Lifting standards of living and promoting public services. If elected, I will continue this work, family friendly legislation to support • Providing streamlined services designed building on our strengths and working working families. to meet the needs of islanders. towards a community where everyone is treated fairly and has a future. I aim to: • Supporting vulnerable children and • Ensuring that we have sound finances to adults, the elderly and people with sustainably fund our public services. Deliver effective economic leadership in mental ill-health. Experienced politician. Effective leader. uncertain times by: My nine core commitments: • Completing the reform of our children’s Delivering change for Jersey. • Protecting our Island’s prosperity and 1. Create an Affordable Housing services and implementing the I have shown that I have the passion, the interests of businesses that drive our Commission. recommendations of the Care Inquiry determination and expertise to lead our economy. 2. Deliver support at a parish level for report. Island through tough economic and • Navigating through Brexit, making the the elderly in our community. political times. • Refocusing the competition regulator on most of the opportunities created. 3. Create a new Digital Academy. My focus has always been on improving reducing the cost of living. • Building on the strength of the financial 4. Young people’s contract - creating the lives of Islanders, maintaining a • Eliminating discrimination in all its forms. services industry and the traditional opportunities for young people. strong, stable economy and enhancing industries of farming, fishing and tourism. • Giving legal recognition to carers. Jersey’s international appeal. 5. University of Jersey. • Transforming health and social care • Developing and expanding new, 6. Keep Jersey farming. During my time as Chief Minister, diversified sectors of our economy such through improved infrastructure and economic growth has exceeded as digital. increased staffing levels. 7. Green Jersey – promote expectations and unemployment environmental sustainability in • Giving schools more autonomy. figures have fallen to the lowest levels • Effectively represent Jersey on the energy, transport and infrastructure. international stage by protecting our • Continued support for culture and since 2009. Changes have been 8. Our economic future – good growth, reputation in the EU and further afield. the arts. made to modernise government, to good Brexit, good reputation. encourage investment in affordable • Promoting investment and trade. • Encouraging active and sporting lifestyles 9. Focusing Government upon housing and to establish the Long Term enhancing community health and • Implementing the recently published serving Islanders: one Government, Care Scheme for the elderly. wellbeing. population policy with the co-operation balanced budgets. Address: Les Roches Fleuries, Les Relais, L’Étacq, St Ouen E: [email protected] W: www.iangorst.je Facebook: facebook.com/IanGorst Twitter: twitter.com/Ian_gorst

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Le fondrÉ, John - Standing for Senator

to make proper public sector the UK / Europe, improving their Whilst we may face troubled times reform. Change has been glacial. understanding of our constitutional ahead, I am positive for the future Organisational culture needs to position. We have a very good team of Jersey. I do not believe in quick dramatically improve, to benefit both in External Relations doing this. I political fixes. I believe in getting the the public and our workforce. regularly meet senior politicians right solution and can constructively I support the recent proposed from UK, Ireland, and Europe as the contribute to that future. changes to the public sector but Jersey representative for the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly ; a My Background we must maintain our good quality Jersey Born, Married with 2 children full member of a BIPA Committee services, recognising that frontline (school age). workers have borne the brunt of a (Economic Affairs) and Vice President Accounting and number of changes. I did not support of l’Assemblée Parlementaire de la Qualifications: Proven Political Experience Finance degree – Upper Second the further centralisation of political Francophonie (Jersey section). I have a professional background, and (Honours); Chartered Accountant. power to the Chief Minister. proven political experience, having Population and Housing been Assistant Minister to the Chief I support the review of housing. We Professional Membership: Sustainable public finances to fund Institute of Chartered Accountants Minister, and Treasury and Resources. must grasp the nettle as to how services for our whole community Information Systems Audit and After 2014 I chose to join Scrutiny. I ‘Low, broad and simple’ are the basic we handle immigration but with Control Association. am currently President - Chairmen’s tax principles I support. Changes in flexibility regarding work permits Committee (Scrutiny); Chairman - tax policy require careful consultation, and industry. Occupation: Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel; and should not be changed ‘on States Member (Deputy - 12½ Chairman - Brexit Review Panel; Conclusion years); Chartered Accountant; the hoof’. We need a cohesive I am well aware there is public Member - Hospital Review Panel tax system which is modern and Company Director. and have held Ministers to account disillusionment with the States fit for purpose. I am not generally Trustee Les Vaux on issues including the Hospital; the particularly in decision making and Honorary: supportive of new ‘user pays’ charges Housing Trust (20+ years). Jersey International Finance Centre a failure to engage properly with being introduced as measures to people. I recognise the difficulties To have a voice, use your VOTE and Ministerial spending plans. raise revenue. faced by ‘middle Jersey.’ I have Please consider me for one of your My top priorities include : demonstrated that I am prepared Managing the implications of votes for Senator to probe, challenge and tackle Achieving greater value for money Brexit for Jersey Over the last 6 ½ years the Council of In 2019 Britain will leave the EU. It is complex issues with integrity and Ministers have missed opportunities important to promote Jersey with professionalism.

Address: 3 Avenue Petit Felard, Mont Felard, St Lawrence, JE3 1JE T: 01534 738379 E: [email protected] W: http://johnlefondre.je Facebook: facebook.com/JohnLeFondre Twitter: twitter.com/John_Le_Fondre

LEWIS, Anthony - Standing for Senator

• I want to move mental health higher • I want no GST on healthy foods like About me up the political agenda. More fruit, vegetables and milk, to improve Age: 49 understanding and reduced stigma. lifestyle and reduce obesity. Education: St Mary’s Primary School, One in four people have a mental Les Quennevais and Hautlieu (Head health issue. Environment • I will be a louder voice in the States Boy, 1986/87) Community for the environment. Employment: • I will propose combining the existing • I want to see an Environment (reporter, news editor, assistant editor), hospital site with Parade Gardens as Ministry, separate from Planning. (news editor) a campus-style hospital, with lower • I want more support for the Jersey Career highlights: Organising Side buildings set in green parks and National Park and the Island’s By Side show of public support by I will be a new champion for Equality, gardens. cultural heritage. 5,000 Islanders in St Ouen’s Bay after Community and the Environment. • We need a tight-knit community. 2004 Boxing Day tsunami; walking the • We need a ban on single-use I am a different candidate, with a 2010 Jersey Marathon over six days; different voice who will run a different • Work, work, work. We need to have coffee cups. healthy lifestyle and balance. taking part in the 2012 Olympic Torch campaign – but ‘different’ is just what • We need more recycling. In relay; leading group of 112 Islanders • I will support sensible measures Jersey needs. Norway, 96% of bottles are who cycled from London to Paris in of population control. Population recycled, but in Jersey? Let’s do it. 2012; keynote speaker at the 2018 CI Why am I asking for your vote? forecast is 128,800 by 2035. My commitment to you: • We need to support the use of Equality and Diversity Awards. • I will support the creation of social lower emission vehicles, electric NUJ (Jersey branch) enterprises for communities. Recognition: Equality public transport, and more cycle Journalist of the Year; CI Sports • I will be a Champion in the States for • I believe in a major revival of the role ways. Personality of the Year Awards equality in our society. of parishes in community life. • We need all new homes to be Achievement of the Year award; UK • I want everyone, disabled and able • I support all healthy and sporting required to have solar panels, Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke bodied, treated the same. I feel a activities, such as the proposals for a with discount incentives for Awards winner of the 2012 Adult stigma. I want to remove the barriers new skatepark. homeowners. Courage Award. in society. We need more support. • I want the creation of a modern Family: Three sons: Rhys (23), Joe • I want to see a Minister for Equality in community sport and health centre (11) and William (5), and grandson the States. at Fort Regent. Milo (1).

T: 07829 829 938 E: [email protected] W: http://antlewis.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnthonyLewis Twitter: twitter.com/voteantlewis

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LUCE, Frank - Standing for Senator

That is why, as a Jerseyman, and to offer in observation and 6. I should like to introduce a member of our community, I am comment. I should like to see a Jersey Honours system, with a going to put myself forward for voluntary committee of those title for recipients, which would election as a Senator: to bring to talented people be formed and promote and reward good the Chamber itself the thoughts, recognised, with the government service to our Island; feelings, and wishes of all Islanders providing facilities; they could 7. Give passion to politics to with the passion they deserve. I add depth to government encourage Islanders to get wish to serve our people and to decision-making and sit on a involved; bring back a semblance of the yearly changeover basis. 8. Hold each fortnight a Political very essence of good inclusive 2. That all politicians be made Surgery, to welcome meeting government, and that is precisely The present standing totally accountable for their Islanders, their thoughts and what I would do for my term of government has to be the worst actions and face the correct concerns; office, if elected. consequences thereof; to serve since the Second World 9 & 10. To listen, talk, act and Having stated my core reason in War – feeble, ineffective, lacking 3. That 2. above should apply to serve the Island to the best of running for electoral selection, robust leadership, integrity and the civil service and all others in my ability, if elected. identity, misusing public money namely to see ’joined-up’ serving the people of Jersey; government – the Chamber and on an epic scale. Many of its 4. That all major decisions on its Islanders working together for members,­ having been elected public spending be open to our mutual benefit, easing the by the people to represent their decision and scrutiny to all total disjointed discord of present ­ aims and wishes at government in the States Chamber, an day politics. I shall pursue all and level are not in tune with public example being a new hospital, every other aim to reach the goal opinion, having their own a big spend at present to be left of better government, and list agenda. When held to account to one element of government­ certain aims below. by the public they become to decide; determined to ignore the public, 1. The Island is very lucky to have 5. That the government curb regardless. As a consequence, many principal residents who the prolific waste of public Islanders are angry and have little call Jersey their home – people money and adopt a principle faith in our political system. with real understanding and of prudent approach, centrally experience who have a lot controlled by a scrutiny panel.

Address: 61 Marina Court, St Helier, JE2 3WB T: 07797 713 689 E: [email protected]

Maguire, Phil - Standing for Senator

after 5 years. This is a direct Now the reason they do ths is violation of the data protection because they think that they are law and your human rights above the law. Apparently, there because they are destroying is a law that states that no civil legal documentation that you servant will be held responsible may require later should there for their actions. Well, I hate to be any issues that call for a say this, but this law has been re-assessment of any previous superceded. In 2000 when we years income tax. The real reason introduced the human rights that they’re doing is to hide their legislation, we introduced a mistakes in the hope that you requirement that any existing When I first stood back in 2010, one won’t have kept vital records law that are subsequently found of the two things I was campaigning yourself. But whatever the reason to infringe human rights are against was the Income Tax for this, it is a criminal act. automatically null and void Department’s wilful disregard for the Income Tax law. If they weren’t going to keep A law that allows the civil service to them, the least they should do violate the public without recourse Well, thanks in no small part, I’m is return them to the owners of is a direct violation of articles 7 sure, to a then-Deputy Gorst, the the information ie you. But they and 14. Income Tax Department mended its don’t, they destroy it and they ways and started obeying the law. I want to know why we have do so without notice to allow you not enacted this human rights Since then, that deputy has gone to ensure that you have proper legislation on any and every law on to become Chief Minister and copies. protecting civil servants and it would appear that the Income The really bad news is that other politicians. After all, it’s been Tax Department has thought that departments have seen the Income around for 18 years now. he would be too busy to notice Tax Department getting away with and have gone back to the law- No one is above the law. Everyone it and have decided to follow them breaking ways. And they’re right. should obey the same law - including Social Security, amongst including civil servants - especially Of the many ways that they break others. And they’ve been doing it civil servants. the law, the worst is that they for some time. dispose of all documentation

Address: Ashton Lodge, Rue De Jambart, St Clement, JE2 6LA E: [email protected] W: www.whyjerseysucks.blogspot.com

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Mézec, sam - Standing for Senator

whilst poverty has drastically debates and question time. supported and genuine inefficiencies increased. This has been The work I am most proud of has are identified. exacerbated by some of the harshest been: policies pursued by the States. Taxation • Championing Equal Marriage pledges to simplify Future generations will pay the price our Income Tax code to reduce the of these decisions if nothing is done • Fast-tracking the timetable for raising basic rate for 95% of taxpayers, whilst to reverse these trends. the Minimum Wage increasing it for the highest earners. Reform Jersey candidates pledge • Pressuring the government to deliver We will introduce progressive rates of to work together to deliver a fairer Higher Education funding reform Social Security Contributions for the Island, for all parts of our community. Policies self-employed. Dear Voter, I hope that with your support we can I am standing as a candidate for help deliver the positive change that Economy We need an economy which works Education & Young people Senator because I want to see a Jersey deserves. We will not fund Higher Education for all, not simply the wealthiest. States of Jersey which works in the costs by making cuts to other areas in interests of all Islanders. My Record I will support our emerging industries the Education budget. I have served for 4 years as Deputy by modernising our legislation I will work hard to ensure all the If elected, my main priority will be for St Helier No. 2 and believe to allow for innovation and recommendations from the to focus on policies to improve the that I have shown myself to be development for small businesses. Independent Jersey Care Inquiry are standard of living for all Islanders, hardworking and not afraid to speak We will raise the Minimum Wage implemented, so our young people something which I believe has been up for the policies which I believe will to £10ph by 2022 to end poverty can thrive. absent from the political agenda benefit the public. during this term. wages. I have served as chairman of the Care Environment The last few years have been of Children in Jersey Scrutiny Panel Government Reform The States of Jersey should set characterised by dysfunctional and vice-chairman of the Education We must crack down on the wasteful an ambitious target on renewable government, increasing inequality and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. government spending which has energy generation, and drastically cut and wasteful States spending. I been rampant at the top levels of the down on pollution and waste. I have never been marked “en believe that Jersey deserves civil service in recent years. défaut” for missing a States sitting Please visit www.reformjersey.je to better than this. and have rigorously held the We will reopen Workforce read our full manifesto. Over the last decade, real terms government to account during Modernisation negotiations to Together we can make a difference. earnings for Islanders have fallen, ensure front-line workers are

Address: Oxford Villa, 37 Oxford Road, St Helier JE2 4LJ T: 07797 730 582 E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SamMezecJersey TWITTER: twitter.com/ReformJersey

Moore, Kristina - Standing for Senator

• Encouraging joined up government towards tackling some challenging Environment to reduce costs & improve policy issues, such as: The beauty of Jersey’s environment is delivery • Reducing poverty in Jersey one of our defining characteristics. I will: • Promoting early intervention, new • Improving quality of life & access to Seek a balance between protecting services for families & greater housing for families our environment and providing for a flexibility for all parents growing population; Encourage greater • Championing the needs of our elders • Strengthening relationships with use of renewable energy; Promote the • Greater funding for Family Court & Guernsey, UK & French counterparts use of electric cars & bikes; Improve Mental Health provision water & air quality; Encourage the use of • Seeking service improvements for • Promoting healthier lifestyles and organic farming methods; Encourage those with complex needs or mental wellbeing choices more people to choose “active travel” I have been honoured to be elected health issues by the Parish of St Peter twice, over that • Embracing diversity & cultural inclusion or shared transport around the island; time helping parishioners, working in But there’s #Moore to be done. I Promote greater crop diversity & scrutiny and most recently as Minister want to: Economy sustainability Jersey’s economy is prosperous and for Home Affairs. It is now time to ask • Maintain & build upon the island’s strong, I will work to grow the economy As Senator I will: for a further endorsement, this time as fiscal strength so that we can improve services: • Continue to look for ways to a Senator. • Provide the best start in life for every child Maintain our coordinated approach to modernise & streamline the States, My focus will be on doing things in a • Protect & enhance our countryside dealing with Brexit policy & legislation #betterway, driving greater collaboration • Encourage business diversity • Ensure access to a highly skilled • Work to ensure your money is and joined up thinking to encourage spent wisely sustainability in the Community, • Keep crime figures low workforce Economy and Environment. In a world • Enhance early intervention, • Introduce legislation that is • Work tirelessly & inclusively for a that is challenged by rapid change, I particularly of mental health services pro-commerce prosperous & fair island for all am a candidate who can provide both To achieve this, I will work with • Focus on policies that boost productivity • I am proud to be a States Member, experience and stability. I am proud of I’m proud of Jersey and I’m proud to colleagues to conquer silo thinking & • Celebrate our traditional industries & my achievements as a Deputy, which keep 3 issues & their underlying aims at work on your behalf. have included: create the right environment for further the heart of every decision: diversification You can find out more about me and • The introduction of new laws to my policies on my website. Please Community modernise criminal procedures: • Continue to promote family follow me on social media and join the In placing our island community at friendly policies better serving people; the heart of my manifesto, I will work conversation.

E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Moore4Jersey TWITTER: twitter.com/Moore4Jersey

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OCEAN, Stevie - Standing for Senator

Our island is only 45 square miles I will finish with a word on and we already have a population my behalf, from Mr Alberto over 102K .To protect those of us Rodrigues, for my Portuguese who have chosen Jersey as our friends. home, who have worked within the Caros amigos Portugueses em rules and become an essential part Maio vamos ter eleicoes para of community. senador por favor votem pelo • IMMIGRATION POLICY grande stevie ocean u melhor • HOUSING candidado as eleicoes grande amigo dos portugueses homen • HEALTH & WELL BEING PLEASE VOTE STEVIE OCEAN de caracter neste momemto co FOR SENATOR • RESPECT FOR DRIVERS BY SAIDA DA INGLATERRA NOS PEDESTRIANS PODE AJUDAR MUITO NAO #TrulyAManOfThePeople ESQENCEM STEVIE OCEAN #JsyMay2018 • TOURISM PARA SENADOR Thank you so much for all the • WEB IDENTITY ALL ENDING IN JE Thank you ©Stevie Ocean 2018 support which is making it possible to achieve this I am honoured to have been nominated and to have the support I have been given . I will make a genuine difference making you no promise other than that your goals will be my goals, my concerns, your concerns. We must always remember what is truly important a good quality of family life for everyone.

Address: 60 The Cedars, Green Street, St.Helier, Jersey JE2 4UN T: 07797 768 027 E: [email protected] LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/stevie-ocean FACEBOOK: facebook.com/VoteStevieOcean TWITTER: twitter.com/@SOceanOfficial

PALLETT, Steve - Standing for Senator

Other: Housing I support Digital Jersey’s push for a Chair of Fort Regent and New The lack of truly affordable first-time digital skills pathway. Skatepark Steering Groups; buyer homes is badly letting down young families. Working with the Economy Chair of Maison St Brelade Diversification is essential if the Parishes we need to identify sites around Management Committee; economy is to grow and more jobs the Island to build an initial 500 first-time are to be created. Continued support Treasurer of Natural Jersey buyer homes under shared equity. needs to be given to Digital Jersey Environmental Group; Green zone sites may be necessary but and Visit Jersey if we are to see further Trustee of Sanctuary House Men’s these homes would remain in the first- growth. Government needs to facilitate Refuge; time buyer category in perpetuity. diversification whilst also offering Honorary Vice President of St Ouens About: Education support to small businesses and our I have been the Connetable of St FC; and We must enhance our Physical Literacy essential financial services sector. Sport Brelade for seven years. The next Former Centenier and President of the Programme to improve physical and and Events tourism can boost off- Government will face challenges in Association. mental health. season visitor numbers. areas such as housing, immigration and Our curriculum needs to further our ageing population. I am standing for Policies: Health take into account Jersey’s unique A new hospital is essential to support Senator as I want to play an active role in Immigration environment and culture. We need With Brexit and an ageing population, our dedicated health professionals addressing these issues. to increase funding for secondary we need to find sufficient numbers and provide modern facilities for languages and give head teachers a Experience: of skilled workers to ensure that our all Islanders. The recent debate degree of autonomy to make decisions Chair of Education and Home Affairs economy is grown and diversified. convinced me that the current Scrutiny Panel 2011–2014; that can raise standards within their hospital site is the best solution both However, I do not support uncontrolled schools. in terms of location and funding. The Vice Chair of Economic Affairs Scrutiny inward migration; we should consider Education must meet the needs revised scheme is better than the Panel 2011–2014; time limited work permits. We urgently of our children and of our evolving previous plans but the Project Team Assistant Minister for Economic need a clear and workable policy if economy; we should mitigate any must do better. You deserve more! Development Tourism, Sport and our economy is not to be stifled or shortage in worker skills by improving Culture 2014-2018; and our infrastructure overloaded. Further I support the improvement of our our skills base and encouraging mental health services in Jersey and Assistant Minister for Environment 2014- consultation is required to understand students to return to Jersey. the proposed measures need to be 2018 and Education 2014-15 and 2018. the needs of all our industries. implemented without delay. Address: Stardust, Mont Gras d’Eau, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8ED T: 07797 749 512 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Please-Vote-Steve-Pallett-for-Senator-2018- TWITTER: twitter.com/@steveforsenator

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Risoli, Gino - Standing for Senator

This is important because the Secondly, we need our skilled and education and health, particularly detail of government spending is unskilled manual works. No One those who are young and left what our government is doing, not section of society is more important wanting. A vote for me will transform what they say they are doing and than another. How on one hand can government. I want Jersey to be the waste is colossal. I will put a a government give help to those the envy of the international circuit stop to this. in need. Paying everything from for the very best of reasons. The Protection politics cannot their home to food to clothing their tourism industry will be replenished keep us safe today in a fast electricity bill and the like and then by the example we set. Welcome changing world. It’s not the job of not to provide affordable homes to my new world where people truly government to create wealth. That to those that work hard and pay come first and the economy is in their taxes to fund that welfare. It service to that end. Our Ministerial government does is your job. makes no sense at all. Homes must not work. Half of our representation The job of government is to provide be affordable for those on lower is ineffective. Because power is services that the public deem incomes. It’s the responsibility of centralised, It has resulted in lost important. The economy belongs to government to meet this need. To basic principles which in turn working people and businesses to think otherwise, is not being wise. has delivered poor and flawed create. Government must set rules. Therefore state housing rents must legislation. But in doing so must not inhibit reflect this reality. I would say states We have come to expect to little the latter. Freedom for large as well rentals should fall by 40%. A two from government and to little from as small business is imperative. It bedroom flat should be no more life. Our lives should be exceptional, should never be the responsibility than £800 a calendar month. I will pleasurable. To this end I will work of business to pay for welfare. work hard to deliver this if I am tirelessly to deliver government that The responsibility of Welfare is elected. we can trust. government. It must always be funded by collective taxation. To all those in government that Government today has an Business has already a huge now have stood down we must insatiable appetite for money. I responsibility in providing services thank them. But it is my belief will put a stop to this. We need an and jobs. Anything that impedes that we need new ideas. I have an accountable government. I can the latter will always be counter abundance of ideas. I will change deliver this by preparing legislation productive. how states members are elected. for detailed financial accountability. I can make large contributions to

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SCOTT, Moz - Standing for Senator

St Ouen, St Clement and St Brelade. • encouraging diversification in the the elderly and improve all My work as a professional trainer in finance sector Islanders’ wellbeing leadership has extended to people in • facilitating access to private funding • improve educational standards many walks of life, plus a number of for innovators through early years education and local charities voluntarily. • the provision by the Island’s parental support. government of strictly-enforced As Chairman of the St Brelade’s • The cutting of red tape and a review tourist development planning Bay Association’s campaign against of the Island’s tax and social security areas and investment in tourist overdevelopment, I have learnt all system to: areas of government need clearer infrastructure. • provide a fairer and simpler way of vision and joined-up thinking. I support • Improved leadership of the States collecting government revenues COURAGE, COMPASSION, helping those who need it and Assembly, supported by reforms • support State Departments COMMON SENSE breaking the poverty cycle, without to the Ministerial system and the Silo mentality and short-term duplicating resources unnecessarily to ensure more reforms without over-loading the thinking have led to the Island’s or jeopardising our economy. I am professionalism and transparency. civil service or the public purse. limited resources, and some of its standing for Senator because I wish • A reduction in the number of States • Improving proposed immigration public finances, being spectacularly to do what’s best for the whole Island Assembly representatives with: reforms through: with an Island-wide mandate. My mismanaged. Hard-working States • those elected by Parishes • working on a clearer vision of the professional legal background has employees have been neglected and representing those Parishes Island’s future health, care and equipped me to understand and now fear for their jobs. Inadequately- • fewer Ministers, appointed from publicsector needs scrutinise legislation. controlled immigration has been costly Senators elected on an Island-wide • encouragement of resource-efficient to our environment and public purse. I believe my ability to understand mandate. businesses and business practices As a former partner and director of a complex issues, and the value of • Reducing the use of expensive UK including training, mentoring and using major local legal and administrative teamwork, can help the Island’s consultants on public projects where part-time staff services provider, who was publicly government to produce meaningful local knowledge and skills can provide • ensuring the Island’s immigration, described as ‘top notch in finance’, polices and coordinated strategies and a more cost-effective solution. education, health, planning and put our Island back on track. infrastructure strategies are responsive I appreciate public money and the • Improving co-ordination between the Island’s assets need to be managed to each other. IF ELECTED, I WILL WORK public, private and voluntary sectors to: responsibly. Please visit my website votemoz.je TOWARDS: • help those in need for my full manifesto and further I have lived for over 25 years in • Supporting our economy by • reduce isolation amongst information. Address: Genet D’Or, Longfield Avenue, St Brelade, Jersey JE3 2DN T: 01534 743407 E: [email protected] W: www.votemoz.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Moz4Senator TWITTER: twitter.com/@Mozscott

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Troy, Gordon George - Standing for Senator

contribute much politically to local Development would not go the UK, We need to guarantee a business and represent the Island at without my assistance, they are strong International Trade Position an International level too. all very important to the Jersey for Jersey, I feel my business economy and wonderful Jersey negotiating skills could serve the PENSIONERS way of life, these industries must Island well. I am passionate about helping the be supported by Government and senior citizens in our society. The have conditions put in place to allow HOUSING We must build more homes and Jersey Pensioner has for a long these sectors to flourish without the offer finance schemes that give time been politically overlooked, trappings of excessive red tape. the pension scheme is meant to more home ownership opportunity. help people achieve and maintain TAXATION GORDON GEORGE TROY financial independence. In my When GST was introduced, it was IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING £100,000,000 incinerator, “over opinion it falls well short of this. One a pay cut for every Jersey resident. MANIFESTO budget”. £22,000,000 police station of my main political aims if elected I knew this Tax would hit the most Jersey born in 1954, educated at De with falling crime rates. Insure will be to assist pensioners to get vulnerable in our society, the poor, La Salle College. I am passionate capital projects are, one necessary, better Pension Benefits, better the pensioner, working families with about Jersey, it is my Island, I love two value for money and three on Health Care and better Housing young children and small struggling it. I would appreciate the honour budget. If elected I will attempt to designed to meet their needs. Our businesses. My aim if elected will and privilege of serving the people stop this waste. of Jersey as Senator. Please read senior citizens have helped create be to keep GST pegged at 5% and my manifesto and Vote GORDON our islands prosperity. We must do raise tax thresholds so that small ISLAND VALUES GEORGE TROY our very best to look after them. income families and pensioners Jersey is a unique place, people and will pay less tax. I am totally against Politics has been a part of my family culture. We must protect all that we ECONOMIC SUPPORT increased taxation. believe makes our island a special as long as I can remember. There If elected I will strongly support place to live in. has been a Troy or Shenton in the the Financial Services Industry, BREXIT States of Jersey since I was born, “the backbone of our economy”, A significant challenge for our except for the last political term. producing most of the tax Island. If elected I would like to play Since the early 1980’s I have been revenue and a high level of a significant part in negotiating our in business. With over 30 year’s employment. Tourism, Agriculture, new agreements that will replace business experience, I feel I can Retail, Fisheries, Building and PROTOCOL 3 with Europe and

Address: 23 Springbank Apartments, Springbank Avenue, La Vallee des Vaux, St Helier, JE2 3TH T: 07797 749 772 E: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/gordongeorge.troy TWITTER: twitter.com/Gordon_G_TROY

Vallois, Tracey - Standing for Senator

opportunity, support and security College by investing in the Housing for EVERYONE. campus and providing the Consider a rental policy aligned to appropriate resources, co-ordinate the statistical definition of affordable Education and partner with industry to housing which is not exceeding 30% We fail to recognise what education develop and expand skills, bring of gross income. Aim to reduce the means. No one identifies with the together all pockets of work to current rental policy from 90% to ideals of a curriculum or government optimise opportunity especially for 80% as a minimum policy goal. policy but they do remember apprenticeships. the enthusiasm and inspiration of Tax teachers. Let’s place our trust back Re-examine the grants system for Work towards the removal of two into the teaching profession and university for those households types of personal tax system. Firstly, Having served as a States Member allow them to aspire to be their best on an income below £50,000. address the role of allowances for 9 and a half years, I have carried whilst encouraging and growing the Introduce a loan scheme for living such as the nursery allowance out a number of roles that have had minds of our future generations. expenses therefore removing and consider how to better target an influence on many policies and need for assessing parents support through direct funding. Provide opportunities such as, income. legislation. From Fiscal Strategies, teacher sabbaticals for cross purpose Assess user pays charges and Comprehensive Savings Reviews, learning and obtaining best practice Care determine where public subsidy Economic Stimulus Plans to Higher by tapping into the new global Assess the health insurance fund should be suitably placed. Education Funding, Income markets strategy. and consider its objectives to A full assessment of income Support and Criminal Justice. I meet a primary care model that have been party to approximately Reduce or remove paperwork, support to determine whether our children are not numbers on a assists in prevention, diagnosis it is supporting and assisting 50 reviews of varying kinds and I and support. have served with Ministers in both spreadsheet. households to be independent and Education and Treasury. Enable creative teaching through a Illness does not work to a how the interactions with the tax variety of skill sets that will instil a love timetable and people should system could be improved. We live in a constantly changing feel comforted by a support world and although businesses for learning. But most importantly, we need to system which enables access and lead by example, show integrity require some stability at these Create a hub of business knowledge guidance as and when they need. times, we need to rise to the that ALL schools can access for equal and take the Island on the journey Create a model which supports with us. challenge as a government opportunities, remove league tables. 24 hour support for those most and as a public sector to create Revitalise the role of Highlands vulnerable and has easy access.

Address: Maple Grove Cottage, La Route Du Mont Mado, St John, JE3 4DN T: 07829 831 902 E: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/@TAVallois

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Grouville

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Rue a Don, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm Grouville, JE3 9GA • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 852225 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. John Le Maistre was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. Carolyn Labey was re-elected unopposed as Deputy.

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St Brelade - District 1 and 2

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: See your district page for polling station • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Who Can I Vote For? • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Michael Jackson was elected unopposed as Connétable. • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day John Young was elected unopposed as Deputy in district 1. Wednesday 9 May You can vote for a maximum of 2 candidates for Deputy in district 2 (see page 22). Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

CarrÉ, Marilyn - Standing for Connétable in St Brelade

amounts, and I am ready to give support their cause and recognise issues revisited and brought to a my all if you, the people of St their bravery in coming forward healthy resolution. These include Brelade, give me the opportunity to make the painful disclosures parking in St Aubin’s Village and to represent you. they did. all the anomalies which surround this; licencing of premises where All my adult life I have been As a lecturer at Highlands College, appropriate, and regulation involved in supporting other I trained many counselling students of noise pollution. Respect for people’sOn needs 19 in April one way 2018*or theto practitioner Royal level. Court My own the elderly and provision for another. In the early eighties, I set Private Practice as an Accredited their wellbeing is also of great up anddeclared ran Jersey’s first Michael Rape Crisis JacksonPsychotherapist as has grown vastly importance to me. I am eager to Counselling Service and in 1994, since I started out over forty years show you I am more than capable My name is Marilyn Carré and I Connétable of St Brelade following nomination by the public, ago and is now well-established. of fulfilling the role of Connétable was born in Jersey and have lived was presentedfollowing with the Marilyn Jersey Carré’sHowever, I have always strived to in our beautiful Parish and I have a in the island continuously, apart Women’s Aid Group Woman run a service which was financially strong, enthusiastic team behind from my university years when withdrawal as candidate. of the Year award. I was also accessible to all, irrespective of me for support! I gained a BSc (Hons) in Social instrumental in helping to set up their means. I have taught for Psychology and later, a Masters in the Jersey Women’s Refuge. Prior the Open University to Degree Psychotherapy. I am fiercely proud to that, I, along a small group of level and run the Jersey Hospice of my local heritage, and the fact concerned*This bookletindividuals was took women Care Bereavement Service. I have that I spoke Jersey French long and children printed into before our thishomes date. when transferrable skillsVote. in many Je public Your guide to voting in Jersey before I learnt to speak English! they needed a safe refuge from areas. domestic abuse. My main reason for standing I have highly experienced therapists for Connétable of St Brelade, is I have worked as a Child Care waiting in the wings to take over my because I want to become more Officer and a Probation Officer, psychotherapy practice should I be actively involved in the decision- and I have sat on and chaired fortunate enough to be elected, making process and to promote many committees, so I am familiar as I would need to give the role of both equality and diversity in as with protocol. During the Care Connétable my full, undivided focus. many ways as I can. I have energy, Enquiry, I gave evidence to I love my Parish and would like enthusiasm and stamina in equal support the Care Leavers. I still to see a number of contentious

Address: Mont au Roux Cottage, La Rue du Bocage, St Brelade E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je

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Jackson, Michael - Standing for Connétable in St Brelade

I’m convinced most people crave I shall encourage diversification I shall give active support to the stability in their community and am of our economy in parallel with Schools, Clubs, Churches, societies, focussed on changing and dealing supporting small business and make charities and organisations based in effectively with local issues that it easier for them to employ staff the Parish and promote their future concern people most. I think fairness and especially apprentices. development as well as that of our in society is crucial and this means rich heritage. I firmly believe in continuing prudent that we should have an equitable investment in our finance, tourism, I am presently a Centenier and tax system. construction, agricultural, and shall continue to encourage I believe that child care, student fishing industries. recruitment to the honorary police loans and long term elderly care are to ensure this backbone of our Frivolous States expenditure must Born and bred in St.Brelade, I live in areas that touch most of us at some way of life continues to prosper stop and my view is that we should the Parish and work in St.Aubin. point and need their delivery to and adapts to modern needs and cut our cloth to suit our income and be regularly monitored in order to be conscious of world events and My background and training is not shackle future generations with remain affordable. the effects of extremism. in management and I am the unnecessary debt. proprietor of a marine business and I consider we must make far I shall ensure strict adherence I will not support development on post office which has been trading more effort to help those leaving to immigration policies whilst green fields or the inappropriate successfully for some 40 years. I have school fulfil their chosen career recognising genuine business need. over development experienced in the privilege of being in touch with a paths whether it be through recent years however I’m conscious I would be honoured should broad spectrum of Parishioners and higher education or in acquiring of the need to provide opportunities Parishioners of St.Brelade elect me hear their views on a regular basis. vocational skills. for first time buyers. I believe we as Connétable and representative in I have a credible track record as I will ensure continued investment should learn from previous planning the States on Wednesday May 16th. Connétable between 2005 and in our roads and infrastructure in errors and ensure neighbours Thankyou 2011 and Minister of TTS for 3 years an environmentally sympathetic receive due respect in the planning and have demonstrated an ability manner as well as improving process. I am very conscious of our to make difficult decisions and paths in the interests of walkers special environment and support deliver projects at both Parish and and cyclists. ‘Green’ strategies. Island level.

Address: Pennine Way, Route Orange, St.Brelade JE3 8GQ T: 743819 E: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/mikejackson1952

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St Brelade - District 1

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Neuve Route, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Brelade, JE3 8BS • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 741141 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Michael Jackson was elected unopposed as Connétable. John Young was elected unopposed as Deputy.

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20 St Brelade - District 2

St Brelade - District 2

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Communicare Centre • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Communicare Centre, La Route des Quennevais, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Brelade, JE3 8LJ • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 741141 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Michael Jackson was elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 2 candidates for Deputy.

PIKE, Tony - Standing for Deputy in St Brelade - District No. 2

here , Noirmont, and other public bay which cause the problem, both prove to be environmentally & areas with the power to issue a from farmers fields and Bellozanne. financially beneficial. warning, and possibly on the spot I support the SOS Jersey idea of fines for repeat offenders who Les Quennevais Precinct placing oyster beds in the bay to The precinct has over the past few do not have poo bags in their help clean the sea of these nitrates. years taken on a very run down look, possession. Hopefully, this warden The blight of sea lettuce every year with currently six retail outlets not let would have more of a deterrent does absolutely nothing to attract out to new business. These issues effect than anything else. visitors to our shores- it must be reflect badly on our parish and Coastal development threat tackled as a matter of urgency. needs to be addressed with some I am totally against any further imaginative thought on how it could My Priorities are: development on our coastline. Recycling be made more inviting and pleasant I have long been a devotee of to shop around. Environment , Recycling , First St Brelade’s bay is under threat from recycling. Time buyers housing, Immigration, developers wanting to maximize I fully support the initiative to reduce Tourism & Hospitality Industries. profit over the small remaining the amount of unneccesary “one areas that are left , just a stones Additionally we must have use” plastic packaging in shops. Accountability AND Transparency throw from the beach! This cannot with decision making in future. be right. St Brelade’s bay has seen We also need to improve our island more than it’s fair share of property wide recycling rate which in 2016 St Brelade has some of the most development over the past thirty was only 31% - I wish to explore all beautiful beaches and coastal years in particular. I say enough is possibilities to improve this. For areas to be found in the world. Our enough, not just in St Brelade -but example, we could extend facilities natural and irreplaceable places are to the rest of Jersey’s coastline. in car parks adjacent to the beaches. where tourists and locals alike go to At the moment, everything relax…. Sea Lettuce (including glass) gets dumped in the However, Les Blanches Blanques In St Aubin’s bay we have this same bin! problem that reoccurs every year, (Sand Dunes) is a veritable minefield Additionally, recycling more of our that simply must be addressed. of dog mess. waste to France would give us an Work must be done to eliminate the I would propose introducing a exciting opportunity to develop scorce of nitrates flowing into the “Poop Watch” warden to patrol French-Jersey relations, and should

Address: Nos Trais, La Mielle Clement, Route des Faunois, St Brelade, Jersey JE3 8FW T: 07797 713 684 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Vote-Tony-Pike-for-St-Brelade-District-2 TWITTER: twitter.com/TonyPike1

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TADIER, Monty - Standing for Deputy in St Brelade - District No. 2

All our candidates are committed whilst squandering money in other full and detailed Party manifesto, to improving the standard of living unnecessary areas. on which I stand with 18 other for all, based on a thriving economy Manual labour jobs which gave candidates, throughout the island. and strong public services. many islanders dignity and fair pay If re-elected, I will focus on the key Political achievements: were outsourced and replaced with areas of Housing, Health Care and Working with my three Reform casualised labour and low-pay. Education, including championing Jersey colleagues, we have had The next 4 years must focus on the new . many successes, including: reversing this damage and building I remain committed to improving • Preventing the abolition of the a caring community that works the accessibility of primary health Pensioners’ Christmas Bonus for the for all islanders – young and old care so no-one is prevented from Current roles: States Member poorest pensioners -and where all can achieve their full seeing a GP because they cannot (since 2008); Public Accounts potential. afford it. Committee; Environment, Housing • Achieving free bus passes for disabled Islanders To achieve this we need a new I will also champion environmental and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel. government which is capable issues in the parish and in the island. • Introducing an Ethical Care Charter of delivering an effective social Political Driver: for home care If you live in St Brelade no. 2, I entered politics because I believe programme with costed policies, to please vote for your Reform Jersey it is the role of politicians wherever • Moving Jersey towards a voluntary provide effective, affordable health candidates: myself, Monty Tadier to help make people’s lives better, living wage and dental care, better educational and Garel Tucker for Deputy; Marilyn simpler and happier. • Securing improved housing outcomes and truly provide for the Carré for Constable and Sam Mezec needs of the aging population – The only way that Jersey standards for all for Senator on 16th May. now and in the future. politics can be rescued from • Getting the States to agree to By voting Reform Jersey you can the dysfunctional mess it is now introduce online voting by the next Manifesto: give Jersey the effective, strong and is through candidates who are election No candidate can do justice to the caring leadership it deserves. elected on a joint manifesto that electorate in just 500 words. That is has been put to the public and The Need for Change why I am signed up to supporting The government of the past four endorsed by the public. This is 10 key pledges which are of critical years has let islanders down. It why I am standing as a member importance to safeguarding quality has cut vital services and benefits of Reform Jersey, and not as an of life for all islanders. They can be to many of the most vulnerable, individual. read in detail HERE, along with a

E: [email protected] T: 07797 844 358 Facebook: facebook.com/VoteTadier Twitter: twitter.com/DeputyTadier

TRUSCOTT, Graham - Standing for Deputy in St Brelade - District No. 2

maintain the Railway Walk. more cruise ships visiting Jersey and Planning Inspector will again I’ve held regular surgeries at would seek solutions to achieve this. determine the plans. Ultimately, Communicare. I’ve also helped many A healthy economy is vital to provide the Minister of Planning, after due parishioners with issues regarding the revenue to support public consideration, will decide. Plan B: Income Support, Long Term Care services. St Saviours Hospital site? and Housing. Electoral Reform: I’m in favour Housing Needs: An independent of an Island wide mandate and a review was recently launched New Les Quennevais School: I’ve been involved with the project constitution consisting of 30 Senators to determine future housing from the beginning and will and 12 Connétables. requirements. We are on track to continue to support it through to its Education: The Trackers deliver more than 1,000 affordable Dear Parishioner opening. I’d favour a mixed housing apprenticeship scheme has been homes by 2020. We need to build It’s been a privilege to represent development on the old site. a great success. We need more more! up-skilling and training of our young I am you as your Deputy for the past 3½ States Assembly: My attendance Planning committee: years. I’m seeking re-election and has been 100%. I hope my voting adult workforce. We need to equip passionate about preserving the sincerely hope you feel you can pattern has reflected the views and them with skill sets for their futures. green zone and Jersey’s natural environment, ensuring what once again trust me with your vote. beliefs of those of you who voted Children: We’ve appointed is built, fits harmoniously into I negotiated with the CI for me. an Independent Children’s Parish: its community setting. I would Co-Operative Society, for a much Commissioner – a voice for the Immigration: The debate to like to continue working on this needed bus shelter to be erected introduce work permits is set for children, to build a safe child-friendly Jersey. committee. on their land at Red Houses. I September 2018. I will be supporting Essential! There are challenges ahead and it’s thank the Society for also agreeing this proposition - it’s time to take Health: We need to provide more not possible to cover every issue in to pay for half the costs from their control! dedicated nursing homes for Community Scheme Fund. dementia sufferers and additional this brief manifesto. I look forward Economy: There are challenges respite facilities to support their to discussing them with you over As Assistant Minister for ahead, particularly with regard to carers. the coming weeks. Social Security: with political Brexit. The Government is proactively Please consider voting for me on responsibility for the Back to Work looking to develop new markets Hospital: The revised Hospital plans Initiative I instigated an ongoing around the world. I’d like to take part are currently subject to a planning Wednesday 16th May. work experience programme for in developing our economy, see application. An independent Thank you. the long term unemployed to help Address: The Desert, 12 Elizabeth Avenue, St Brelade JE3 8GR T: 490621 E: [email protected] W: www.grahamtruscott.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Graham.Truscott.for.Deputy.St.Brelade.District.2

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Tucker, Garel - Standing for Deputy in St Brelade - District No. 2

As a parent, I have a great interest department for Infrastructure has Island-wide, I believe there are in the Island’s Education System. agreed in principle to a crossing, issues that affect us all. As a We have good schools, especially which I believe will greatly member of Reform Jersey, I am in our area, but teachers and improve road safety, reducing committed to vote to: pupils are often facing increasing speeding, as well as providing • increase the minimum wage to levels of stress and workload. a convenient, safe amenity for £10 an hour by 2022, I was disappointed when the the many residents who cross for • set a clear limit on inward States decided to cut the pay of the school, the shops, the golf migration, newly qualified teachers, which course and the country park. • reduce the cost of GP visits for has the potential to damage The new Les Quennevais School recruitment of new teachers and pensioners and other vulnerable My name is Garel Tucker. I am has been long overdue and will affect educational outcomes for groups, 28 years old and the mother of 3 finally give students the building our children. I will oppose any cuts children. I have lived in St Brelade they deserve. I am keen that the • increase maternity leave to 26 to the Education budget and fight for the past 7 years with my community is consulted properly weeks, fully paid from social for more funding to support our husband Dan. on the use of the old school site security contributions. students and teachers. before any decisions are made. When I moved to St.Brelade, I By working together as a team we In Les Quennevais and La Moye, was struck by the friendliness of I want to be a voice for the will make change happen. traffic flow has become an the community and made to feel average Islander, and focus on increasing problem. This is in part very welcome. It is a great place the issues that matter to you. I due to the popularity of the area, to work, live and bring up a family. am a good listener, good with the success of its schools, and a I feel that now is the right time for people, with a strong work general increase in the island’s me to give something back to the ethic, and I would seek to make population. I have petitioned the Parish and the island that I love. If a real difference in the local States to have a Pedestrian Crossing elected as Deputy in St Brelade no. community. I also pledge to work installed outside of La Moye School. 2, I intend to be a visible and active collaboratively with other parish Traffic along Route Orange can part of our community, in the parish representatives and like-minded be very heavy at times, frequently and in the States. States Members. with speeding vehicles. The

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St Clement

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Grande Route de la Côte, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St Clement, JE2 6FP • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 854724 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Len Norman was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 2 candidates for Deputy.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

ASH, Lindsay - Standing for Deputy in St Clement

My overall policy can be summed 21st century Jersey are enormously Whilst effort must be made on up by the philosophy put forward disturbing. To prevent this we need attracting new industries, it should many years ago by Jeremy Bentham to have a robust social safety net. not be forgotten that the Finance in that all government should be industry needs to be supported in In doing this, care must be taken based on being ‘for the greatest all our interests and NOT as we have that it is for those in genuine need good of the greatest number’. seen from certain States members and not those who are seeing the used as a political football. Embodied in the above is that in system as a way to ensure that they any civilised society (which I hope can do as little as possible whilst It’s time to move forward, times are we can boast of being) there is a others support them. changing rapidly and we need to wish to take the best possible care move just as rapidly if Jersey is to The States it has to be said have Not all fairy tales begin with ‘Once of the young, those in need and remain the thriving community we provided well for the elderly and upon a time’, some begin with the elderly. It should on a wealthy enjoy today. hopefully will continue to do so, ‘When I’m elected’. In Jersey it’s island be well within our capabilities but with people living longer, more a tale that bears more than an to do so. element of truth. long term care provision will need It cannot be denied that the to be planned for and the difficult ‘What are you going to do?’ vulnerable young have been badly financial decisions taken now would be a fair question to ask let down in past years, and it must before it is too late. any candidate. It would equally be our intention that all possible We must concentrate on protecting be wrong of them to tell you. Due efforts are made to ensure that this all our industries and the jobs to a lack of a party system one NEVER happens again. In addition, that are dependent on them. person out of 49 cannot possibly it is important that our education We should also encourage new guarantee anything. system and health provision business opportunities. This has provided by the States is sufficiently What you are entitled to ask and not always been the case as we can funded, including University and demand an answer to is ‘What can see with the loss of on-line gaming Further Education. we expect you to stand for, and companies to the Isle of Man and what principals will govern your Taking care of those in need is also Gibraltar an opportunity we woke thinking?’ paramount and the recent reports up to 5 years too late. of people forced to live in poverty in

Address: 46 Millennium Court, Greve D’Azette, St Clement JE2 6GT T: 07797 745 447 E: [email protected] W: www.vote.je Facebook: facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com/@Getonthelash2

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Freeman, Cloe - Standing for Deputy in St Clement

I have worked in the community as I believe that increasing the accountability that has long been a Support Worker for some of our minimum wage, along with missing from Jersey politics. Our most vulnerable residents increased adoption of the living direct and honest approach to and have seen first-hand the wage, will start to address the issues will, I believe, re-engage problems which can arise from poor inequality of incomes in the island. those who have been disillusioned communication between social Poverty wages and zero-hour by the track record of the outgoing service departments and other contracts have pushed many into Council of Ministers. We shall speak service providers. The demand for insecure employment, increasing out on behalf of all sectors in our support of our ageing population the levels of anxiety and depression community, especially younger and the rise of dementia place among the workforce. It is time and first-time voters to make “The to protect employees through Jersey Way” once more a matter Dear Voter, ever-growing pressure on mental health services. It is time for major regulation from the abuse of zero- of pride. Having returned to the island adjustments both to funding and hour contracts. On May 16th, please vote for the after graduating with a First Class to the means by which we can My personal interests include the team – vote Reform Jersey Honours degree in Critical Practice, deliver really effective care in the continued protection of Jersey’s I have decided to stand for election community. For example, the unique cultural heritage which as Deputy of St. Clement with recent changes to the delivery of includes the preservation of our Reform Jersey. I grew up in St. care in the home by opening the classic graded buildings and Clement for 20 years, if elected, I care market to competition have architecture. Protection of green would be proud to represent the resulted in reduced service levels. space is also high on my list of Parish in the States Assembly. Without an effective population priorities. We cannot fill every green Throughout my education and policy in place to deliver field with high-rise development career, I have developed the ability sustainable limits on net inward and this particularly applies to the to research and critically analyse migration, we are never going to parish of St. Clement, which has contemporary issues. I will be sure to be able to meet the increasing seen more than its share of building hold the government to account by demand for resources such as over recent years. questioning those decisions made housing, school places and health I believe that standing as a Reform which affect the lives and well-being services. Reform Jersey will set Jersey candidate, with a clear of islanders. I shall hold regular drop- sustainable and achievable targets commitment to deliver on our in session to listen to and address and will stick to them. pledges provides the political your concerns.

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Morrison, Samantha - Standing for Deputy in St Clement

standing. Respected politicians, being able to access prompt, support for children with complex must engage with the public regular, non-judgmental support. needs. This includes clearer frequently. False promises and I firmly believe Jersey needs channels of communication empty words are easy to say, but it more investment in Mental between teachers, pupils and is the actions that follow an election Health. If elected this will be high parents and the acceptance that really count. on my agenda. of “Mental Health Days” for Reform Jersey understands the It is no secret that many of us have vulnerable teenagers. importance of standing up for the been shockingly failed by members This forthcoming election is your vulnerable, reducing poverty and of our government who were voted opportunity to vote for change. The making our island a fairer place in to represent us. The Voice of the future of our island lies in your hands. Dear Elector, for all. With our carefully costed ordinary islander has become lost Casting your votes for me, Manifesto, we are committed in a sea of voices for the privileged. My name is Samantha Morrison. I Samantha Morrison, and Reform to serving our island with social This cannot be allowed to continue. am a Jersey born, married mother Jersey, will help to ensure your policies and making sure all of 4, standing as a St Clement My personal challenges have voice is heard. voices are heard. As a member of Deputy Candidate for Reform equipped me with strength, For care in the community, Reform Jersey I will stick by our Jersey. Some of you may know me passion and empathy. We need accountability and equality for declared pledges. as the founding Administrator of more of these qualities within our all, please vote for the team, vote Jersey Ask Advise Advertise. Whilst I encourage the building elected government. Although I do Reform Jersey. of affordable family homes, St. not have a University degree, I have Having lived in the parish for Clement has already taken more valuable life experience which I am nine years, I am aware of the than its fair share of housing able to draw on to help others. struggles many of us face developments. I believe the time and the importance of having I believe learning is a lifelong has come for other parishes to step approachable and understanding journey. With this in mind, I in and share the burden. representation. would like to see more affordable As the mother of a child with opportunities offered to adults If elected, I will be offering regular multiple complex needs, I wishing to gain a qualification, drop-in surgeries, as I believe have over 10 years of personal including those returning to everyone deserves to have their experience in dealing with work whilst raising children. At voice heard, irrespective of their our mental health system and mainstream secondary level, I financial circumstances or social understand the importance of believe there needs to be more

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PINEL, Susie - Standing for Deputy in St Clement

Whilst being Deputy, my additional Still to do: role as Minister for Social Security • help to seek solutions to social has been incredibly valuable housing issues in the Parish in being able to assist many • progress the plans for the new Parishioners with enquiries I receive hospital about the Long Term Care Scheme, • implement a new population policy benefits and pensions. I have always maintained that a 30 year • contribute and participate ‘long term view’ is essential when constructively in the new government planning for health and well-being constitution and the consequent reliance on I am a Jersey girl and have lived in “Affordability, Balance and the sustainability of funds such as the “A, B, C, St Clement for 23 years. I have a Common Sense”: Pensions, Long Term Care and values I apply to my life and work. good understanding of how the Health Insurance. Parish works and what Parishioners I have had six and a half years (two want: to have their voices heard terms) as a Deputy representing In my two terms I have: and their corners fought. I am St. Clement and much has been • fulfilled my previous election promise still Chairman of the Brig-y-Don achieved, with more to do. I with the introduction of the Disability Children’s Charity and a Governor am running again for Deputy of Discrimination Law along with of La Rocquier School. I regularly St Clement because I want to • discrimination laws on race, sex, and attend Parish meetings and events continue the work that has been age. These laws bring benefit to our which give an extra opportunity to done and see through that which is community and almost every meet Parishioners. I enjoy being outstanding. My re-election would Parishioner or family in Jersey. part of the St Clement community. provide continuity to the Parish St Clement is a wonderful Parish and Parishioners, ensuring that the • brought in the legislation positively and it is an honour to live here and experience and knowledge I have extending maternity and paternity represent others who do too. can be put to best use. rights. I very much wish to continue to • supported the Social Security Back serve the Parish as Deputy to Work scheme to help bring PLEASE VOTE SUSIE PINEL. unemployment to an all-time low.

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Renouf, Philip - Standing for Deputy in St Clement

Of course the road to inclusive, the changing face of St Clement. The right to; progressive and reformed politics My views will be heard in debate as raise issues is beset with obstacles and that well as the views of others – in the debate issues and is why I offer myself as candidate end, the parish will decide and I can decide issues for Deputy of St Clement; I wish represent that decision whether I Nothing more, nothing less. to represent the consensus of the agree with it or not. It will be one parish in the States. I wish to engage voice in a chamber of forty nine but, in debate with parishioners so that if others take note of what we have their views and aspirations may started, we can change the way be articulated within the decision Jersey works. making process. I want to listen Every candidate has a manifesto – a The principle of representative when issues are raised. convoluted list of promises, a vague democracy that we have practised declaration of intent. Even I have a Direct Democracy works very well in for so long is that we trust someone manifesto. It is short. Switzerland, a country noted for its to make decisions for us. Can I stability and creditable performance ask how that went for you last I want Direct Democracy. I believe on the Social Progress Index, we time? Have the States lived up to that the voice of the electorate even practice Direct Democracy your expectations over the last should be heard continuously here in Jersey at a parochial level. four years? Have you been well throughout each political term and We just need to up our game a little served by a Council of Ministers? that everyone should retain the – true democracy is achievable! Our government has changed right to gradually through my lifetime; it has I do have my own political views but raise issues evolved from an honorary club of this manifesto is not the place for debate issues and old boys into something new so we them. I have views on immigration, decide issues know it can change again. Direct education and healthcare; I have Democracy is a credible choice and That’s it. There is no more. views on transport, housing and it is available at this election!

Address: Coelacanth, Sefton Close, Rue de Samares, St Clement T: 07829 989 123 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/phil.renouf.14

26 St Helier - District 1

St Helier - District 1

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Town Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Town Hall, St. Helier, JE4 8PA • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day T: 811811 E: [email protected] Wednesday 9 May Who Can I Vote For? 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. You can vote for a maximum of for Senator Trinity Youth Centre: 8 candidates : 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. Simon Crowcroft was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. Communicare, St Brelade You can vote for a maximum of 3 candidates for Deputy.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

LABEY, Russell - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

road layout and traffic/pedestrian Many highlight recent figures on in shelters alongside men with management of Green Street the unacceptable levels of poverty seri-ous addictions is a pathway to and Havre Des Pas Road as the but few are providing solutions. disaster at the future expense of primary objective. If children are attending school the state and their lives. The Government’s own Future St covered in rat bites or having to For more information on my Helier project has so far yielded use a bucket for a toilet nothing manifesto please visit votelabey.com short of an immediate response is zero. Something’s wrong when it Thank you for your trust and required, these families can’t wait takes so long to get things done. support and I hope you will again for adjustments in tax and social The time and money wasted and consider me for one of your votes security to filter through. stress caused by Government alongside Judy and Scott. This job is about negotiation and backing rule-breaking, grotesquely Charlie Parker, now has oversight persuasion and you can’t do it inappropriate planning schemes of Children’s Services, give him alone. It’s strangely rare for District such as the original for Gas Pace the autonomy, au-thority, first Deputies to work together as a and the dreadful first plans for the call priority on personnel and team, it’s vital and exactly what Hospital is ridiculous. Things have resources and the £1,650,000 Care Deputies Mar-tin, Wickenden and I to change. Inquiry Contingency for rapid have done, forming a united force, I was proud to support the Tunnel response task force action. From fighting for St Helier, one voice, St residents in their campaign giving a child a toothbrush or commanding attention. against the Gas Place site and dai-ly nourishing meal to installing sanitation in a home, we must offer My bid in the States for £150,000 they won! Now we’ll get a better immediate help fol-lowed by long to fund an Area Improvement scheme and more Millennium Park. term assistance to recovery. Action Plan for Green St. and There is nothing more important Havre Des Pas lost by only 3 votes than homes for people. A housing In the 21st Century putting children but put the issue on the map. deposit scheme, re-ducing social into institutions or sending them off-Island is an unac-ceptable This year, thanks to the Constable, housing rent with an opt-in to option over properly resourced we have the money and the a savings scheme generating and trained Therapeutic Foster feasibility study has be-gun. We’ve a fantastic re-turn through the Parents provid-ing one-on-one impressed upon the engineers the common investment fund would care at home. Placing 16 year olds paramount priority of tackling the get people on the property ladder.

Address: Five Roads Farm, Millais, St Ouen, JE3 2EJ T: 481083 E: [email protected]

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Langdon, Kelly - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

migration figures. The previous does not suffer the blight of high- inflation awards. Even teachers council of Ministers has failed density, high-rise blocks of flats and nurses have seen the value completely to meet its target of with little amenity or green space of their salaries reduced. This is 325 per year, currently averaging around them. This “cramming” of causing recruitment problems 1,000 per year over the past development in town must end. and must be addressed. decade. Surely greater access to training and education for current Economy Population / Housing The current Council of Ministers The housing crisis has not been residents must be a way forward in has failed to grow the economy. improved by the transfer to attempting to reduce population Instead it has presided over Andium. Rents set at 90% of the growth to sustainable levels. a society which has grown private sector are unaffordable. I am standing for election as Dear Voter, more unequal. Those worst We need to introduce a rent cap Born and bred in Jersey, I studied Deputy for St Helier District 1 off - pensioners, children, and an empty property tax to AS Levels at as a Reform Jersey candidate single parents and those with encourage landlords to put empty before entering the finance because I believe that together a disability have all suffered as properties back on the market and industry. Whilst working, I started we can achieve much more the minister against all evidence ensure that all can afford decent studying with a view to training as than any individual in the States. cut the support bill by £10m. housing.. a teacher, and obtained a place, at I am pledged to support a Thankfully, Reform Jersey, in co- university but, as a mature student, carefully considered and costed operation with scrutiny, managed I was unable to get a grant from programme of policies, which is to get the worst cut to single the States. My experience of focused on one clear aim – to parents reversed. this age discrimination made improve the standard of living Those in work are barely better We have a full me realise that we have to for all islanders. off, having seen the real terms election manifesto with specific open education and training value of their earnings go down actions to improve public services, opportunities to a wider cross over the past decade. I shall work tackle the cost of housing, section of people. We should with my colleagues in Reform reduce poverty and increase job make “lifelong learning” a reality, Jersey to end the hardship opportunities in an economy and not just empty words. caused by our low-pay, high-rent which works for all. This is a vital issue if we are economy. Wages have been to break with our seemingly I will campaign to ensure that St frozen in many cases, or subject endless need for high net inward Helier, and our district in particular, to the imposition of below

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Lagadu, Jason - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

of-life’ by way of our environment. industry and source of revenue. With Support, although a number The road/pedestrian system in the catastrophe within the global won’t realise they’re entitled, and around town has become a banking system, and the collapse of even though they have paid complete failure, with congestion, many financial companies, we need contributions throughout their lack of appropriate parking, along to diversify business to maintain working life – the pension should with deficient management stability for the future. be considered equal to the ‘living protocols for residents having access • TAXATION – Paying tax on tax and wage’, after all a persons age is to property – and where’s the open tax on food/essentials is morally not meant to be discriminated space in South/East of town? wrong. against! • PLANNING & THE ENVIRONMENT • SOCIAL SECURITY – I would like • TOURISM – I believe our Tourism, I am standing as a resident of St – More office blocks or more to see a complete overhaul of the Leisure and Recreation industries Helier District-1 in this election homes, what about managing the current system. have been overlooked by our empty properties and allowing a Government for too long and because of the lack of local • INCOME SUPPORT – It’s very much commonsense approach to the warrants investment on initiatives that representation from within District-1. needed, but seriously requires planning process. promote Jersey as an ‘Entertainment I am asking you to show a high dignity in allocation. turnout and VOTE for a more • IMMIGRATION & POPULATION – Centre’, along with the natural • HOUSING – With the present proportional representation. Jersey needs to control its borders beauty of our island that would population of around the 100,000 with a more careful method of appeal to all generations, both • DISTRICT-1 – Our District we appear to need an even greater balance. Other Commonwealth visitors and residents alike bringing accommodates much of the island’s percentage of affordable homes, yet countries manage their labour back some of the former vibrancy. primary infrastructure including: around 30years ago the population electricity supply, fuel/gas farm, market – we should too. • JERSEY –v– CHANNEL ISLANDS was in the 60,000 bracket and we – Let’s get our priorities right, we harbour for freight/passengers, • BUSINESS, ECONOMY & FINANCE had a shortage of housing then, so administrative departments and even – Over 40 years ago Jersey’s should be working closer together in does this not demonstrate a lack of today’s global economy. the States Assembly, along with the economy seemed to be largely population management. many diverse businesses, yet when fuelled by our Agriculture and Thank you for your time and interest • STATE PENSIONS – Many State it comes to the residents, District-1 Tourism Industries, whereas Finance, in reading this manifesto of my pensioners will struggle with doesn’t appear to be even on the whilst viable, appeared a minor goals/desires for our community. very low pensions and then have consideration list for having a ‘quality- player, however now it’s our major to seek the indignity of Income

Address: 12 La Chasse, St Helier, JE2 4UE T: 01534 525111 E: [email protected] W: www.jason.lagadu.com

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Le Cornu, Nick - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

“I worked at the Airport. For 5 I have been fighting for social justice months I was harassed and bullied and constitutional reform in Jersey by a male colleague. He tried to for over 25 years. seduce me. I rejected his advances As a former Deputy, elected in and my life became a hell with 2014, I fought for the interests of mental abuse and manipulation. working people, pensioners and Management refused to do the vulnerable. anything about their “golden boy”. My experience and skills are I was forced to resign and now available to all constituents in Nick is leading my case for sex need of representation, be it discrimination and harassment.” STAND UP TO HORRIBLE with employers, government BOSSES! Clerk, 23 departments or bureaucracy. I am a lawyer fighting for employee “I worked for a small trust company. For more about me, my take rights in the Jersey Employment I was professional and hard-working. on District 1 - St Helier issues, and Discrimination Tribunal. The boss is an eccentric, a bully together with policies on housing, and harasser. The office lives in With your support and vital vote, taxation, employment, the justice fear; many resign. Staff turnover is I can fight for wider social justice system and BREXIT, visit my horrendous. He used sexist and in the States Assembly. website or Facebook. racist language throughout my “My boss, the owner of a small employment. I resigned on short Town hotel, promised me time off notice because of his behaviour for 200 hours overtime accumulated and he refused to pay me my last during 18 months working in the 3 weeks wages as punishment. kitchens. He never paid bank When Nick sued him for my salary, holidays nor gave correct annual he falsely accused me of baseless holidays. Fed up, I resigned and criminal offences. My boss put me in Nick is helping me to get paid for terror. Nick helped me.” that overtime and holidays.” Accountant, 55 Chef, 35

Address: 23 Havre des Pas, Flat 4, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4UQ T: 07797 740 886 E: [email protected] W: www.nicklecornufordeputy.com/Manifesto FACEBOOK: facebook.com /nicklecornufordeputy TWITTER: twitter.com/nicklecornu

Martin, Judy - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

I am Vice Chair of the Public Accounts the Independent Care Inquiry for • Housing should include solar panels Committee. This committee looks at improved oversight and services for and more investment in renewable States spending; we have produced children. energy. many reports, some of which still need to be acted upon: POPULATION and HOUSING EDUCATION The Island cannot sustain un- • I supported the new more inclusive • Many of our recommendations have checked immigration the same as funding proposals for Students to go noted that there must be much more the last 10 years. to University. accountability and openness about This puts pressure on: • Emphasis on vocational training, craft how the Government SPENDS YOUR apprenticeships, meeting the need MONEY. I want to keep the pressure Housing – affordability and availability of building and construction. I have enjoyed being a St Helier on for this to become a reality. Schools – increasing numbers and Information Technology is fast Deputy in this district for the last 18 • I took a proposition to the States expansion moving. I want to see Industries who years. As a mother and a grandmother, to prevent the Council of Ministers Traffic – parking, traffic jams and bring in highly skilled IT workers on I have strong family values and a vested taking away free Television Licence pollution interest in the Island’s future. I know contracts work with Education to for the over 75s. I won this debate Re-introduce a deposit scheme and the difficulties faced by many living in see how some of these up to date by one vote. look at the circa £30 million a year an expensive place. I still want to work technologies can be passed on to • Another Proposition of mine gave paid in rent rebate. local students with the residents in a partnership to under 16s with severe disabilities their Can some of this money help I will keep fighting for all the above if improve things where we can. “care component” back through families on to the housing ladder? you re-elect me on MAY 16th For the last 18 years as one of your Social Security. This debate lead to Deputies I have worked closely with an overall strategy for people with a ENVIRONMENT I will remain contactable. the Constable and Municipality on disability in Jersey. • Programmes, like Blue Planet, have Work hard for you but make no many common issues facing residents. captured the attention of many, give fancy promises. HEALTH more thought to what we use once Working with the Constable to Bring an experienced pair of hands • I was one of only three members and throw away. make St Helier a place people who voted against building the new to the Assembly want to live, I have worked with • Better enforcement and higher hospital on the existing site. Full manifesto http://jacquicarrel. NORTH OF TOWN and HAVRE penalties for fly-tipping. I know many people agree. co.uk/judy-martin/ DES PAS residents to stop large developments in these areas. • I support the recommendations of

T: 07797 717 766 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/votejudymartin

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MASH, Yann - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

colleague, Sam Mezec, introduced how many hours they will get next • Vote to introduce our fully funded equal marriage legislation. week or next day. The outgoing grant scheme for University tuition. Watching our government play government has refused to protect Parents should not be punished for politics with what should be a basic the rights of these workers by wanting the best for their children right has been frustrating. regulation and inspection. and students should not be punished The current Council of Ministers has Dedicated workers in the public for wanting to better themselves. failed in its primary promise to grow sector have seen their jobs • Vote to introduce a rent freeze on the economy and has presided threatened by outsourcing, social rents and an empty property tax instead over a society which has and have been subject to the • Vote to introduce 26 weeks’ grown more and more unequal. imposition of below-inflation statutory parental leave paid from As a Jersey born, 21-year- Those worst off - pensioners, wage settlements which have contributions and 3 weeks’ minimum old gay man from a working children, single parents and those left them worse off in real terms. annual leave. class background, I am with a disability have all suffered. It is time to return to honest relationships, not bullying. • Vote to abolish the contribution caps totally disillusioned with our The current Council of Ministers, on Social Security contributions and current government and the many of whom have now “stepped In short, the rich are getting the long term care charge (LTC). “independents” that have down”, cut £10m from the incomes richer and the poor are getting supported it. I am standing as a of the most vulnerable people in our poorer. This is not inevitable, but Reform Jersey candidate because I community, including single parents, happens when you have States want to be a part of a team that has who faced a loss of £40 weekly. Only members who are removed from proven that party politics is the only thanks to a Reform Jersey member the struggles of ordinary people. way to hold politicians to account. operating through scrutiny, was this I pledge to support Reform I have worked since the age of 16 damaging proposal reversed. Jersey’s costed plan to address in a variety of jobs both full and Those in work have seen the these issues. part-time to fit in with my continued value of their earnings go down in My pledges to you if I am elected: study. I have been studying Media real terms over the past decade. • Vote to raise the minimum wage to at Highlands College for the past Many workers, especially young £10 an hour by 2022 – our minimum two years. people, are trapped in work on wage is now lower then Guernsey My engagement with politics the minimum wage, on so-called and the UK while our cost of living began 4 years ago when my Reform zero-hour contracts, not knowing is higher.

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McNichol, John - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

schools all over the world, which The status quo is not an option. • the advent of foodbanks, gave me a great appreciation In recent years I have watched as • rising mental health issues, for many different cultures and things have steadily deteriorated • increasing homelessness, also the ability to adapt quickly for a great many people on the to the constantly changing social island and inclusivity has given way • poverty pay, zero hours, job environment. to a polarisation of our society. insecurity, I finished my education at an Jersey now has the highest level • substandard housing with English Comprehensive in of inequality in the UK, whilst the crippling rents UK has the highest levels in the Oxfordshire in 1976 with 5 O Levels. • It is unacceptable, but we can EU. That is a shocking statistic and change it. This change is coming, I enlisted in HM Forces (ARMY) an indictment of failed policy. It is Dear Voter, at 17 and spent the next six years unsustainable, and we must turn Vote for me, John McNichol, and I am standing in this election for serving my country, including 3 things around. my colleagues in Reform Jersey. Deputy of St. Helier No.1, as a operational tours of active service, Together we can build a brighter Of course, this is a global problem Reform Jersey candidate. Northern Ireland twice and one future for all. and not unique to the island. I believe that this coming election tour with the UNPKCYP. (United Jersey however has a unique will be one of the most crucial in Nations Peace Keeping Force). system that is set up to serve the our history and represents a golden I arrived in Jersey in 1986 for interests of the few and not the opportunity to finally get our a holiday and liked it so much many. It is up to us as a community politics and economy working in decided to stay! Since then I have that we demand that that the interests of our community and worked in haulage, construction, changes, and our economy works the greater good. public transport and for the last for the greater good. I believe that Reform Jersey 16 years have worked for H&SS From taxation, pay, public services, provides the best way forward for looking after adults with Special housing and health we deserve a us to do this. Needs. future that works for all. We have About me My Campaign seen in the last few years real I was educated within the British I believe that real change is not just hardship and real poverty creep Forces Education System and the possible but is essential if we are to into our Island life for so many. We English Comprehensive model. meet the challenges facing us as a bear witness each day to more community of the 21st century. I was lucky enough to attend evidence worsening conditions:

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Wickenden, Scott - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 1

by my past experience and statement of Collective Responsibility help rejuvenate the access to our performance as your deputy over on all propositions, thus increasing beautiful Havre des Pas. the last four years. transparency in the way they work; and Digital Government Since the last election I have I will continue to work with the states undertaken many roles and • The States Assembly agreed to my departments to digitise our services, responsibilities. proposition to create an ePetitioning making it easier for you to access • Vice-Chairman of the Public system. This will be in place for the the services, when you want and Accounts Committee, next Assembly, and will make it easier from where you want, while creating for you to have your voice heard and • Member of the Planning Committee, a more efficient and cost effective the issues you care about debated in government. Dear Parishoner, • Member of the Privileges and the States Chamber by your elected Procedures Committee, representatives. Digital Economy & Digital Skills I am extremely proud to have been Digital Jersey is doing excellent able to represent you since the last • Member of the Jersey Police Authority, My Pledge in building the diversity the Island election in 2014. I would like you to If re-elected I will continue to work needs with the Digital economy and consider my track record, and future • Chairman of the Ecology Trust Fund. hard for you in all aspects of the getting islanders skilled up in the vision when deciding on who to Furthermore, the Chief Minister running of Jersey. latest Tech skills. vote for this May. designated responsibility to me for I will continue to work strengthening the eGovernment Program and the St Helier I have campaigned against the over I will propose a fund is created this vital sector and will be Jersey Digital Sector. development of St Helier on sites in the next MTFP specifically for requesting a higher budget for such as Gas Place, La Collette and I won the following private member future St Helier Projects, Too many Digital Jersey to help skill up more fought to prevent any development propositions in the States Assembly: times over this last term, St Helier Islanders that can then be involved on our beautiful People’s Park. • I overturned the proposed 400% residents have been let down due in this growing economy. I helped organise the very successful increase in planning enquiry fees to all the funds in the strategic You will soon receive my manifesto Havre des pas Seaside Festival with to ensure that the fees remained reserve having been allocated leaflet with more information on my Deputies Labey and Martin. affordable for all Islanders; already. wider policies. I am a man who is not afraid • I made it a requirement for the I want to get a carpark created at of taking on responsibility and Council of Ministers to put a La Collette to give better facilities making hard decisions evidenced for the residents of the area and

Address: Apt 11 the Courtyard St Martins House, La Grand Route de Faldouet, St Martin, Jersey, JE3 6UG T: 07797 717 766 E: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/Scott_Wickenden Change is uP to You. vote

ElECTION DAY 16 MAY 2018 With or without your vote, States Members will be elected that have views on issues that affect you, so don’t let others choose on your behalf.

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St Helier - District 2

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Springfield Stadium Sports • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Springfield Stadium Sports Centre, Janvrin Road, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Helier, JE2 4FL • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 811811 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Simon Crowcroft was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 3 candidates for Deputy.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

ALVES, Carina - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 2

Prior to this I did occasional work as high rent levels down to genuinely genuine renewable energy sources. an interpreter and a shop assistant. affordable levels. If elected, I Reform Jersey will work with JEC Due to my love of animals, I have would propose a 2-year freeze on on energy saving initiatives such as also founded Find Gypsy and social rents to enable research into Energy 2035, electric vehicles and Jersey Dog Owners forums. bringing rents under control. ground- based solar panel arrays I feel that for too long the States of for electricity generation. Health Jersey has not been representative The recent attention given to I have chosen to stand with Reform of the population of Jersey. Over mental health is long overdue. As Jersey as I believe that only as the past twenty years I have seen a secondary teacher I have seen part of a team can we achieve real Jersey change significantly from the the devastating impact that our results and ensure that the voice of I am standing for election as Jersey I knew and loved when I was increasingly pressurised education the people is heard. Reform Jersey deputy of St Helier No. 2 district as growing up and have felt powerless system can have on young has made great strides already a Reform Jersey candidate. in the face of “progress”. people in my charge. The youth and I would like to be part of even service provides a vital gateway greater achievements. I am second generation Jersey Housing born to Portuguese parents. District 2 holds a special place to accessing help, and I will fight I was educated in Jersey and in my heart as it was where I first to protect and improve funding in attended university in Wales where moved to when I left my family this area. I specialised in Mathematics with home at the age of 19 and later, Ensuring our new hospital can ICT and secondary school qualified where my husband and I rented recruit and retain specialist staff teacher status. From a young age our first property together. This is essential. If this means offering I have worked with children and property was located in David attractive incentives to encourage young people. At the age of 18, Place and needless to say, it the best specialists to come to our I was employed as a teaching was damp and mouldy as many island, then we should consider assistant at and town properties were back then. doing so. a sessional youth worker for the Unfortunately, as far as housing youth service. I subsequently left to goes, things are not much Green Energy We have done well in reducing go to university when I was 22 and better now. Too much property carbon use, but both the States returned 3 years later as a maths is substandard and rents are and JEC have failed to develop teacher at Le Rocquier School. scandalously high. We must bring

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DODDS, Linda - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 2

town centre and improve our district, as in the core principles of the United Our elders need flexible, affordable while furthering our efforts towards a Nations Convention on the Rights of accommodation, adaptable to the sustainable environment. the Child. changing needs of an aging society. Focusing on solutions and working My pledges are: I will seek solutions to ensure more choice. cooperatively within the Assembly, with • Affordable, better childcare our Constable and fellow Deputies, I • Improved, affordable healthcare Migration will generate and build links. To ensure especially mental health, We need a sustainable, controlled I can represent your views effectively I’ll population policy, which reflects our • Equality in education hold regular ‘surgeries’ and seek ways gaps in skills. Targeted migration can of increasing your involvement. • Diverse employment opportunities, help businesses grow while we extend I’m Linda Dodds, I live in St Helier opportunities for training locally. We Economy • Effective safeguarding and I’m standing as an Independent must encourage our skilled young We need a strong, stable, diverse • Sufficient, affordable, quality housing candidate for Deputy in District 2. economy with policies that protect our adults to remain or return here after • Increased transparency Initially training as a Mental Health valuable financial services and grow completing their education, and Nurse, I raised a family, achieved a the exciting tech sector to secure the • All children should have the chance to qualifications. I will explore options for degree in Social Policy then qualified jobs of the future. Outstanding services thrive, and reach their potential affordable independence for young as a Social Worker. For 25 years I’ve need a robust economy. My research people. Housing worked alongside families, for the indicates that we need to increase The lack of supply affects the costs of Together we can build a vibrant, NSPCC, Barnardos and Social Services; productivity and review our taxation all housing. Demand in the private successful, fairer community for all, but seeking solutions, inspiring possibilities, and Social Security systems, ensuring rental sector increases the cost of social especially our children. Safe places developing policies and new services. fairer contributions for all. We can be housing because of the 90% rule. to play, learn and work together and Three generations of my family live, prosperous and eradicate poverty. We need to increase the supply of all particularly making full use of the work and study in Jersey. kinds of housing, but with thoughtful wonderful opportunity to expand Children and Families Millennium Park. We need to implement the planning. More Community Vote Dodds for a fairer, more caring, Closer links are needed between St recommendations of the Care Inquiry support is needed for first time sustainable and prosperous future Helier and our government. Working and I’m committed to ensuring this buyers whilst those without housing together we can develop a vibrant happens. Our children must be heard qualifications need greater choice and A new Jersey way and be at the heart of all policy-making better quality homes.

Address: 19 Willows Court, Green St, St Helier T: 07797 921 636 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Dodds4StHelier2 TWITTER: twitter.com/Linda1892

JENNINGS, Geraint - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 2

We currently consume too much decades to come. New legislation will Global Jersey electricity from nuclear sources, define the powers of this enhanced Jersey’s international identity has been instead of renewables such as municipal body. By-law making developing and, following Brexit, will solar and tidal. I oppose nuclear powers should be delegated by further evolve. Our special link with developments on our neighbouring the States to , so that the UK, based on mutual advantage coast. elected municipal representatives can and respect, should be enhanced by implement decisions that residents a higher status in the Commonwealth, Economy To secure finance, tourism and and businesses expect. Ministers autonomous global trading agriculture and develop new sectors should set strategy and work relationships, targeted overseas aid, as we diversify our economy, we constructively with the Parish, while and international recognition of Jersey’s Deputies should support the Parish’s self-governing identity. I believe in a balance of healthy need reliable, regular and diverse capability to put routine decisions environment, strong economy, and transport links: working with mainland To bring legislation into effect more into effect. everyday opportunity. Everyone, Normandy to promote trade, as well efficiently, it should be agreed with whether living in Town or countryside, as looking to Guernsey, the UK, and Transport the Crown that Jersey laws of an deserves quality of life. partners around the world. Our streets and roads must be safe uncontroversial nature may be assented to walk and cycle around; long- to by the Lieutenant-Governor. The tax system must adapt. Each Environment & planning awaited safe routes to schools must We must protect our countryside business sector should pay a fair Education be a priority. A Town bus service while improving our Town share, whether locally-owned or not. Education is integral to the community, should link car parks, the markets, environment. Urban air quality must Policies should favour the growth of but must develop contacts to the the new hospital, and residential be tackled. Electric vehicles will be small local businesses into successful wider economy. School facilities areas. Approval has been granted part of the solution: sufficient off-street larger ones, with incubator schemes should be used most cost-efficiently to to dense residential development park & charge infrastructure will avoid to encourage innovative start-ups. serve the whole community. Ministerial with too little car parking; peripheral cluttering streets. reorganisation has split education Local government car parks should be planned to from culture; however heritage and There must be predictability of I have long campaigned for a provide a balance of parking, for arts should be at the heart of learning population to plan effectively, modernised elected body, with a both residents and commuters, and to support the development of the sustainably and fairly: for housing, clear and understandable system greener streets with more trees, creative economy. schools, transport, health, open space, of electing members, to take on pavements, bus stops, cycle routes, and other resources and services. the challenges the Parish will face in and play zones.

Address: 1 Spectrum, Gloucester Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3DA T: 280778 E: [email protected] W: www.geraintjennings.blogspot.com TWITTER: twitter.com/GeraintJennings

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MANNING, Bernie - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 2

politics, I feel there are many issues housing for young families. • Chairman - Millennium Town Park that need to be addressed; such as We should introduce work permits group sustainable population, GST and to help maintain a sustainable • Chairman - Variety Sailing Trust parking in St. Helier. population. Past and present failures • St. Helier Youth and Community I’m not in favour of the Goods to meet policy guidelines have been committee and Services Tax but until we find the result of insufficient controls and • Vice Chairman - St. Helier and an alternative revenue GST will measures. However, population Funchal Geminicao probably need to stay. I would like control should not be exercised in to see GST removed from essential a way that jeopardises the health of • Founder - Jersey Soul Club items such as food as soon as our economy on which the island’s • Varity the Children’s Charity Thank you for taking the time to possible. social policies depend. Committee member read my manifesto. The lack of parking in St. Helier is My politics are not about left versus causing difficulties for visitors and right. I believe politicians need to Past roles: I am Bernie Manning, born in • Honorary Police Office St. Helier where I have lived for residents of St. Helier and needs work together for the benefit of • Chairman - St. Helier Retail Group most of my life. Some of you may urgent attention. St. Helier and the Island no matter know me as the Chairman of the The states should help to make the what their political persuasion. If I’m • Vice President - Jersey Federation of Millennium Town Park group or dream of homeownership become elected, parishioners of St. Helier Small Businesses from the Honorary Police. I’m also a reality for as many as possible. We will have someone who has the • Chairman - Retail Training Network experience and knowledge to deal an active member of the community need greater access to affordable This is just an outline of my policies with the complex issues our States who regularly attends most parish accommodation; this may involve which I cover in my manifesto and in members are expected to deal with. assemblies. developing further home ownership greater detail on my website. schemes to help get people onto Past and Present Community Roles: I am committed to working towards You can follow or contact me on the housing ladder. The problem is a vibrant, safe and pleasant town Facebook: @VoteBernieManning not only for those at the bottom of Current roles: for residents and visitors alike, Twitter: @manningbernie www. the property ladder, but also for the • Member - St. Helier Roads and a fair, prosperous, caring and berniemanning.co.uk Email: bernie. older population who would prefer committee sustainable future. [email protected]. Mobile: various forms of sheltered housing, • Member - St. Helier Accounts An active member of the local 07700 356 438 would free up much-needed committee community and no newcomer to

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Shelton, Barry - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 2

airport arrivals hall. These are only a 3. Reintroduction of the States. There is or should be no few examples, which continue on an Christmas bonus for all bar to them fighting for a deputy almost daily basis. pensioners or senatorial seat. Filling both positions is not incompatible; Cost of living has outpaced wage 4. 2 year freeze on States/ increases for many. Andium rentals indeed Constables already perform both functions. Change We need to address this. How do we change things? the out dated constitution and we The answer is not to introduce This year with all of the defections, can create further opportunities new taxes or increase existing we have a chance to get some new for change. ones. The more money you give blood in the States. Finally, here’s a thought for the to government, the more they We need experienced and supporters of Reform. Candidates ELECTION MANIFESTO TO will waste. Restrict the amount of qualified mature representatives. and his wife THE VOTERS OF ST HELIER money available for government Representatives who are not allied are hoping to get elected with NUMBER 2 spending in the first place and then to parties or “establishment” a total salary and expenses of Yes, Jersey is still a good place to hold them properly to account. live and there are plenty of things to factions but can nevertheless around £100,000 from the States. be grateful for. We all know there is too much persuade others to their point Add to that their existing old age management in the civil service of view. This is something which pensions and teachers’ pensions, But one of those is not the and associated enterprises. Reform, despite their sometimes (say £50,000) then he doesn’t seem governments we have endured There are substantial savings and good intentions, has singularly failed quite the flat capped man of the recently. efficiencies to be made which to do. I am a qualified accountant people he attempts to portray! We have suffered incompetent would allow improved increases with a degree in law and know I can This short manifesto is limited with government no to filter down to the lower paid make a difference, given the chance. to 500 words. If there are other - think Hospital manual workers and nurses. accountability The constitution of the Assembly is matters which you feel need debacle (£27 million and counting), I would also support 4 measures to still not fit for purpose. a response please call me on Care Inquiry costs (where three help the lower paid and aged. 07797 723007 or email me at inquiry members managed to burn For appearances sake, if for nothing [email protected]. their way through £21million of 1. Abolition of GST on food. else, the Bailiff should not preside our money!), proposed £42million 2. Reduced doctors’ bills for the over the States sittings. Thank you pound unnecessary spend on the over seventies Constables should no longer have Barry Shelton an automatic right to sit in the

ADDRESS: 9a Parade Road, St Helier, JE2 3PL T: 07797 723 007 E: [email protected]

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Southern, Geoff - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 2

I am most proud recently of my Our task now is to improve the lives £50m in additional revenue to fund success in working with others in the of all low and middle earners who essential services. scrutiny process to reverse the cut to have seen their incomes frozen or I have the energy, enthusiasm and support for single parents in income stagnant for the last decade. To know how to continue to fight for support. This was a cynical move to do so we have to address the twin social justice, so please vote for save money £10m from the budget evils of low wages and high rents. me, Geoff Southern, in St Helier which was railroaded through the We have begun to address the No. 2 District. States in the face of evidence that problem of low wages by obtaining Vote for the team – Vote Reform this group was shown in the Income improvements to the minimum Jersey on May 16th. Distribution Survey to have the wage, but there is still much to lowest incomes of all. do to ensure that being in work is I have been Deputy of St Helier genuinely rewarding. No 2 district for the past 17 years The stand-out achievement, and during this time, I have worked however, in conjunction with my The issue of unaffordable house hard to represent all residents, party colleagues in Reform Jersey, prices and rent levels will take longer both collectively in the States, was the adoption by the States to solve and requires a robust and and individually when problems of the living wage. This, I believe, effective migration policy if we are arise. I remain the most active will vastly improve the quality of even to make a start. The creation backbencher in the States in life for those on low and poverty of Andium Homes and the policy terms of questions asked and wages over the long term. Already of rental levels set at 90% of the propositions lodged. we see the start of applications to private sector, simply makes rents be accredited as a “Living wage unaffordable. In the sort term, we Throughout this time I have Employer” from companies who propose a freeze on social rent levels, consistently promoted progressive recognise that treating their workers and a tax on empty properties while policies and challenged the wrong- with respect improves commitment, we research a way to bring down headed actions of ministers. From raises standards, and lowers training rents to sustainable levels. my early days campaigning to save and recruitment costs as employees school milk, improving workers’ Reform Jersey is committed to demonstrate their loyalty to a good rights, establishing redundancy reduce income tax rates for those employer. payments and securing funding for on low and middle incomes, and to the Town Park, my efforts have met This is the way forward for the end the cap on social security. These with increasing success. economy. two actions alone will raise up to

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WARD, Robert - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 2

and Psychology. I am the proud States workers. We need to stop St. Helier, and No.2 District in father of two children who were wasteful spending on consultants particular, has borne the burden educated in Jersey and are currently and senior civil servants. Excellent of large-scale development as we at university in the UK. public services benefit us all. seek to house our ever-growing As President of the Jersey branch population. I will fight to ensure I support that we are not subject to “town of the National Education Union, • The introduction of a single rate of cramming” and that enough green I have represented the interests, income tax, reducing the tax bill and amenity space is provided by both individual and collective, for taxpayers on low and middle developers. of education professionals. I led incomes. the successful campaign to stop We need to be proud of St Helier • The removal of the cap on social cuts to Newly Qualified Teachers as our capital and have its resident’s Dear Voter, security contributions salaries and against cuts to wellbeing and living standards at I am standing in this election for education funding. • Sensible rent caps on private and the centre of its priorities. Together Deputy to represent the residents social rents we can rid our capital and our island of St. Helier No. 2 District and to Key Policies of growing poverty and division in build on the work of my Reform I firmly believe that education is • The wider adoption of the living our society. You have an opportunity Jersey colleagues. Together we the key to the future economic and wage by companies to support this change on May 16th. offer a set of considered, coherent social well-being of Jersey. Cuts • 6 months statutory maternity leave and costed policies that will to Education damage children’s and extending parental leave to give Vote for a truly accountable address the growing inequality futures. I will ensure that there is our children the priority they need. representative you can rely on to deliver. Vote Rob Ward and in the island and improve the sufficient long term funding for the We have a moral responsibility to Reform Jersey. standard of living for all islanders. education and skills training of our maintain a sustainable population future generations. A well-educated built upon a skilled and well paid My Background population is essential to raise the I have a science degree from Sussex workforce who have dignity in work, standard of living for all islanders. University and have a postgraduate and the opportunity to contribute to qualification in Science Teaching Any reform of public services needs the success of the island. We should plus 25 years of teaching to deliver better services for islanders celebrate and respect our island’s experience. I am currently head of and protect and improve working cultural diversity. department and teacher of Science conditions for our highly committed

Address: St Mount View, Bellozanne Road, St Helier, JE2 3JW T: 07829 855 032 E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/voteRobWardStHelier2 TWITTER: twitter.com/voterobward

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St Helier - District 3

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Rouge Bouillon School • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Rouge Bouillon School, Brighton Road, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Helier, JE2 3YN • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 811811 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Simon Crowcroft was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 4 candidates for Deputy.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

St Helier - District 4

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: First Tower School • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: First Tower School, La Route de St Aubin, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St Helier, JE2 3SD • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 811811 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Simon Crowcroft was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 4 candidates for Deputy.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

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Ahier, Steve - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

TAXATION antiquated system. The removal COMMUNITY Local businesses must not be of the Constables from the States In Jersey, we are fortunate to have unfairly targeted. A 20% tax on Assembly is vital. This group of 12 Islanders who care enough about profits made by Jersey retailers people, who in some cases are the future of our community to would allow internet companies unelected, can influence States leave their property to the States of to reap larger profits than local policy without accountability to Jersey in their wills. Jersey Property businesses. I would support a the electorate. Holdings have a large amount of reduction in the proposed retail tax unused properties which they have and seek to ensure it is applied fairly. HEALTH allowed to become dilapidated. I am greatly in favour of a drop-in The tourism industry is struggling, These properties should be held in medical centre with a nominal perpetuity for the benefit of future Dear Voter, the proposed waste tax may prove charge, to alleviate the pressure on devastating to local hoteliers – I generations and not squandered I have lived in our district for the the Emergency Department at the would oppose this if elected. by ours. They should be utilised past 30 years, I am married with 2 hospital. So many residents find it by our community, they could be adult children. I was educated at St The cost of living must be reduced. impossible to afford the exorbitant refurbished and reallocated to Saviour and Hautlieu schools. I will support the removal of GST cost of visiting a G.P. various charities such as Jersey from food and fuel as this greatly WASTE CHARGE Women’s Refuge, Shelter Trust THE ECONOMY impacts and causes financial States finances should not be I would actively resist the Jersey and Sanctuary Trust, hardship to the elderly, disabled, improved by endlessly increasing implementation of the waste worthwhile charities which provide disadvantaged and chronically ill. taxes on businesses and consumers, charge. This is a stealth tax, which essential services to the most The loss of tax to the Treasury could but by ending the government’s would impact adversely on the vulnerable members of our society. easily be offset by a corresponding expensive reliance on consultants tourism industry and other local Please Vote AHIER for Deputy. increase in the rate of GST on luxury from the U.K whenever a decision businesses. This will increase costs, goods. Thank you. needs to be made. which will make Jersey as a holiday destination less competitive. Attracting more visitors to our Island ELECTORAL REFORM It will also, inevitably lead to a by improving travel connections, It is essential that the new waste charge for all households, rejuvenation of Fort Regent for assembly addresses the issue of which may cause environmental families, tourists and as a centre of electoral reform. We can no longer damage as fly-tipping may be a sporting excellence. accept the continuation of this consequence.

ADDRESS: 2 Martello House, La Route De St Aubin, St Helier, JE2 3LN T: 07797 915 226 E: [email protected]

Ayling-Phillip, Mary - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

Association (WOTCA) and a 1. To implement the findings of 5. To defend, extend and improve member of the St. Helier in Bloom the Inquiry to ensure all young St. Helier’s green spaces, which group. With others I have been people can thrive, and that the are vitally important with more involved in defending, extending new proposed Department developments planned for St. and improving St. Helier’s green for Children, Young people, Helier. spaces, by taking part in bulb Education and Skills will really 6. Work with other Environmental planting, beach cleaning, and work to achieve the best organisations, St Helier Parish promoting environmentally friendly outcomes for all Islanders. and the new Department for initiatives. 2. To make a concerted drive to Growth, Housing and Island About Me- I have worked as a improve standard of living for Development to improve West Mary Ayling-Phillip- Reform Jersey youth worker, childcare officer, all Islanders by tackling poverty Park beach and reduce the sea Candidate. Standing for Deputy in lecturer, manager, as a host family and social inequality with Reform lettuce. St. Helier District 3 and 4. “Working and in retail. I have a BA, Certificate Jersey’s effective policies, 7. I will fight to improve States together for St. Helier in Education, Diploma in Youth including raising the minimum funding for Education to better and Community work and MA wage to £10 an hour by 2022 Approachable- Having grown up enable students to acces the in Sociology. I am currently a and bring rent levels down. and lived for over 40 yrs in this Arts. coordinator at University College District I am aware of issues that 3. To press for the introduction of I am 100% committed to working Jersey, Highlands College and have arise in this part of St. Helier, and I online voting. Reform the voting hard, using all my skills and working responsibility for pastoral care. I have taken these up on behalf of system by the introduction of with others to create a society that have worked all my life to challenge Constituents. Representing town equal sized constituencies and works for all, if elected, my sole discrimination and promote equal residents will be a top priority for one type of States Member. employment will be working as a opportunities. me. 4. To challenge discrimination at all States Member. Accountable - Constituents can Active- I was centrally involved in levels and create opportunities Please vote for Mary Ayling-Phillip clearly see the pledges that I will the campaign to Save People’s for everyone to reach their on May 16. stick to as part of the Reform Park and worked hard to bring potential; I support the move to Jersey team. I hope voters will people together as a team for a independent taxation, ending seethat working as a party is much single objective. Currently I am the need for a husband to sign more effective than acting as an Chair of West of Town Community off their wives’ tax information. individual.

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Carrel, Jacqui - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

Even our lovely St Aubin’s Bay is • Find a better way to tackle the traffic, include Jersey environment, history, blighted annually by swathes of road and pedestrian problems laws and social policy. dreadful-smelling and unsightly I will also support moves for Q: What will you work towards sea lettuce. These things and more more diplomas, degrees and need to change! for the natural environment? Single-use plastics: I will be able apprenticeships in Jersey, so we can With a background in environmental to start work on this problem increase our local pool of skills. science, teaching, nutrition, running immediately. I have already been Q: What will you work towards a business, writing (including for campaigning about sea lettuce, the JEP) and working for local for families? nitrates and glyphosates and will Many of our families are struggling businesses and charities, I have a carry on looking at these issues. to make ends meet or to access the good insight into various issues and Hello, I’m Jacqui Carrel, standing Longer term projects will involve services they need, and many feel am well-qualified to speak and plan as Deputy in District 3&4 –please looking at: renewable energy; isolated: I will push for more States about them on your behalf. vote for me so I can represent cleaner soil, water and air policies; cohesion between departments you in the States. Q: What will you do for St Helier sustainable transport. and support of local initiatives, Why am I standing? I care about 3&4? such as Parent Champions – you – and I care about I will work to: Q: What will you do in health and programme which I have set up. Jersey. You may have seen my care? • Champion your causes and concerns I will take your thoughts and My full CV, covering more subjects, campaigning on issues like in the States. is available on my website. People’s Park, Waterfront, IFC, questions about the hospital to the sea lettuce, health, etc, and • Mitigate the sea lettuce problem States, and also push for: On polling day, please vote for me know I already stand up for • Keep a general store at First Tower • streamlining health records as one of your Deputies. what’s right. • Protect green spaces and other • improving mental health services and Thank you and best wishes, Jersey is a fantastic place and communal areas care for the elderly Jacqui we have a great work-force, yet • Resolve some of the many issues • helping prevention of ill-health Jacqui Carrel we suffer from an increasingly surrounding the new hospital plan poor standard of living for many Q: What will you do in education? Knowledge – Commitment – • Help residents who are isolated people and more crowding and I will press for reform of our Integrity through disability or language traffic disruption in St Helier. curriculum to prepare our students • Promote community events for today’s workplace and life, and to

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de Faye, Guy - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

because, as Jersey approaches that “Brown field sites” will go first, large families is no longer in the population level, our infrastructure there will then be pressure on filling overall public interest, so I would will no longer be able to cope. in existing “open space” and a initially suggest that all current child swathe of green fields will go under benefits are retained for the first 130,000 residents will require concrete. I will defend constituents born, with the 2nd child getting a new reservoir, an additional from unacceptable encroachment, 50% of that former amount. After sewerage works, another but if population increases that, there would be no restriction secondary school with – continue, development becomes on family size, but parents should according to Scrutiny - ten unavoidable. understand that they will incur full supporting primary schools, yet financial responsibility. another hospital in addition to Immigration control will not stop Jersey in 2035 will have over the one being designed now the developing crisis, as the local If anyone has a better idea, kindly 25,000 additional permanent and, I can safely say, a number of population itself has passed a let me know via my website – residents and will require the significantly sized homes for the “tipping point” and is growing guydefaye.com – where a number equivalent of 230 Le Marais elderly, with facilities for dealing by over 250 people per year. Our of my other policy suggestions are housing blocks to accommodate with the mentally impaired as government is offering no other outlined. them. well as the physically disabled. solutions. I would like to include them here, Not an election candidate’s wild You may well ask where all the However, I will – starting with child but – clearly – population pressures speculation, but a forecast from a capital funding is coming from, let benefits. A subject that I wish to dominate ALL other matters. new Scrutiny panel report. alone the future running costs. I treat very sensitively, such that no- I thank you for your attention. Please Unfortunately, residential housing suggest it can only mean increased one currently alive will be affected, give me one of your votes and let is only one aspect of the massive taxation. including any babies that are on the me get on with the job. way! problem of overpopulation that The impacts will be dramatic and Guy de Faye will destroy Jersey as we currently whilst residents of St Helier district Historically, Jersey was depopulated know it. No.3/ 4 may not have to worry at the end of the Second World War I am aware that our government about a new reservoir, current and, for obvious economic reasons, is already planning for a local planning policy specifies that the families were encouraged financially. population of 130,000 – a Town will be the location for the bulk Regrettably, in an island of limited figure that has great significance of all new residential construction. space, government support for

Address: Les Marronniers, Clos du Fief, Mont Felard, St Lawrence, JE3 1JB T: 07797 722 260 E: [email protected] W: http://guydefaye.com

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Gardiner, Inna - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

• Secure funds to improve • Social inclusion of immigrants who I originally trained as a social worker. community services and are already residents of Jersey - I then moved into business and, reinvigorate public spaces. they should be seen as a resource for the last 20 years , I have been • Improve pedestrian safety in and not a burden to help improve a self-employed management St Helier - this would include our economy and society. consultant, working with international supporting the Constable’s • Help for parents return into businesses, goverment organisations proposed traffic calming measures work. I have many ideas, for and educational institutions to and building pavements in specific example, to help “mompreneurs” improve their efficiency and team areas. - mothers who start their own dynamics. I am the director of two small businesses. We should also small Jersey businesses; one in retail • Develop community hubs -with and one in tourism. Inna Gardiner - Standing for clubs and social groups for all increase Nursery Education Fund Deputy in St Helier, Districts 3&4 ages, in highly populated areas payments in line with inflation/cost I intend to hold regular surgeries to of living is important. discuss your concerns and use my Dear Parishioner, like La Pouquelaye, West of town and First Tower, to decrease the • Accessibility of primary healthcare business skills to find solutions. I am standing because I believe isolation experienced by young for all with special attention to I believe a successful and flourishing that I can help make Jersey a place parents, the elderly, the disabled the most at risk members of our Jersey is based on the collective which is more inclusive and which and other vulnerable groups. society (children, pensioners, the effort, contribution and goodwill of empowers all residents. I also believe disabled and people with mental the business sector, the government, that I can contribute positively to Working Islandwide: health issues). charities and all permanent residents. the politics of the Island which is my • Equality of opportunity for all permanent home. I want to represent residents. I strongly believe that About me I strongly believe in our community the district that I live in. together we can make a difference I am British Israeli, born in working together. Kazakhstan. I have lived in St Helier Working for St. Helier: in our community and economy Jersey is big enough to be diverse by supporting every man and for nine years with my Jersey-born and small enough to be a caring • Achieve a fairer deal for St Helier woman and enabling them to husband David and our two-year-old community. - this would include trying to contribute to their potential. We daughter Mia. I qualified as Jersey end St Helier paying for services are stronger together. Bronze Badge tourist guide when I which other parishes do not pay first moved here in order to find out for, i.e. maintenance of parks and • Policies which create greater more about the history and heritage children’s playgrounds. economic and political diversity. of our beautiful Island.

Address: La Haute Ferme, Manor Park Road, La Pouquelaye, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3GJ T: 07797 897 504 E: [email protected] W: www.innagardiner.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/voteinnagardinerfordeputy TWITTER: twitter.com/inna4deputy

Higgins, Mike - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

to protect your bank deposits if a perjured themselves in court or replace 45% of existing jobs. We bank failed; to regulate insurance perverted the course of justice. I must take steps now to mitigate the businesses; and to create a want to see these people in the impact and plan for the future. Financial Services Ombudsman Royal Court for what they have done scheme. I also worked with, and - financially ruining some ordinary Economy Brexit and Artificial Intelligence negotiated with, the other Crown hard working people, causing them uncertainty requires major rethink. Dependencies and HM Treasury in mental health problems and almost London. breaking up their families. I also Education I have also organized the award want to hold to account those who We need to up-skill our workforce, winning Jersey International Air have covered it up or failed to do assisting all those who wish to train their duty. I have had the honour of being your Display for 21 years and was in new fields/trades with financial Deputy for the last 9 1/2 years. responsible for turning it into an assistance or courses and not merely Population fund students going to university. international air display that is Population growth is out of control I am married with two children and We must embrace life-long learning recognized as one of the best in and needs to be restricted and have lived in the district for 41 years. to adapt to the future and take Europe. work permits without the right Among my academic, professional advantage of any opportunities that Since entering the States I have to permanently live in the Island and business qualifications I hold a may come our way. played a very active role in trying introduced. B.Sc. Economics Honours degree to hold Ministers and Civil Servants from the University of London. Taxation to account and have fought for Housing We need a fair taxation system I have had wide experience in We need to provide more social the ordinary men, women and and reverse the policy of making the aerospace and construction and affordable housing – to rent and children of this island rather than the burden fall on individuals, industries, and worked in the fields buy - so that our children can live an vested interests who appear to be especially middle Jersey, rather than of education, youth work and independent life in the island rather directing or supporting the Council companies. financial regulation. than be forced to live with their of Ministers. I was a lecturer in economics, parents or leave the island. I have fought against the negative law and banking at Highlands “Jersey Way” - the cover-ups and Employment College for 18 years and worked recently the corruption committed Over the next 5, 10 or 20 years for the Jersey Financial Services by some rogue civil servants who artificial intelligence, machine Commission for 12 years, where I have abused their positions, learning, robotics are expected to was responsible for drafting laws

Address: 5 Ventnor Villa, St Aubins Road, St Helier JE2 3SD T: 07797 728 604 E: [email protected]

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Le Hegarat, Mary - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

The Economy importance of a well-trained Health The finance industry provides the workforce to the economy, Political approval has been mainstay of Jersey’s employment employers inevitably seek to given for the hospital to be and economic success and it is recruit qualified staff from outside built on the existing site, and important that this position is the island where skills gaps exist. funding arrangements agreed. maintained, and enhanced by Moving forwards, assessing and Completing the new hospital is embracing new technologies. addressing the shortfalls through becoming more critical regarding Diversification across sectors such education, further development patient care as time passes, and as retail, farming and tourism and incentivising students to needs to be progressed once the is also essential to ensure that return to the island will assist. planning application is settled. dependance is spread, and All young people should have Dear voter, born in Jersey to a provide wider employment the opportunity to flourish and Government farming family, I have lived in Jersey It is essential to have genuine opportunities and revenue develop their talents. I am in all my life with short secondments transparency across States income. I believe in maintaining favour of controlling immigration overseas. I live with my husband Departments and Government, Jersey’s low-tax economy. by way of work permits, and David, and our 11 year old in order that the public have an would seek to canvas the views daughter Natalie. understanding of where money is Brexit of constituents along with spent, and lines of accountability Educated at and Les We should continue to work businesses which this will effect are clear. Firm control of public Quennevais Schools, my career closely with the UK, to ensure prior to the debate in September. expenditure focused on customer started with Jersey Tax, followed smooth transition arrangements, The elderly, sick and those less service is required, with lean by the Airport, Department for including travel, customs, and fortunate should of course receive structures trimmed of unnecessary Agriculture and Fisheries, and local movement of goods and services. the necessary protection and management positions. accountancy firms. We should also work closely with support. EU and world partners in relation I joined the Police in 1989 and Having policed St Helier to Jersey’s leading financial was privileged to become Jersey’s Housing for 25 years, I have a strong services provision, and global Home ownership is beyond the first female Inspector, followed by understanding of quality of life opportunities. reach of many. I am in support Acting Chief Inspector. I led the and public safety matters, and of affordable housing for all, Community Policing Team, working support the Honorary Police. Population / Skills including key workers, and use of closely with the parishes, Honorary I hope you will consider me worthy Population control is one subject schemes such as share-ownership Police, and many public and private of one of your votes. islanders are justifiably most where suitable. stakeholders. concerned about. Given the

Address: Cuckoo Bush, Le Jardin Du Brouillard, La Grande Route De Faldouet, St Martin JE3 6UG T: 07700 358 407 E: [email protected]

Rogers, Julian - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

Reform Jersey knows that Population experience. The Back to Work businesses create jobs, and its own If Jersey is to retain its character we scheme and the Training and businesslike approach to the work of must aim for minimal population Enterprise Partnership show what its States members is well thought growth. About 1500 residents leave can be done in specialist areas. We out, consultative (with its 400 Jersey every year and we need must offer vocational courses and members and others) and effective. to be specific about who should in-work training properly suited Change is needed. Reform Jersey replace them under what conditions to all who can benefit from them, will ensure that such change is well of residence. Having set those and these should apply as much to suited to our Island. conditions we must apply them. 50-year-olds as to 20-year-olds My particular interests are: Minimum wage Long Term Care Dear Voter From the mass of international The path from St.Saviours Hospital St.Helier I am standing as a Reform Jersey The Parish of St.Helier answers academic literature in support of to long term care for my wife Felicity candidate for Deputy in St.Helier to rate-payers at monthly parish a reasonable minimum wage here has been difficult. At one stage districts 3 and 4. From a business assemblies, but it has less control is just one quotation. “There is the timely intervention of a Reform background in the UK I came to over development than would a a sense in which the functioning Jersey States member was helpful. Jersey more than 40 years ago to district council in the UK. of the labour market represents If elected I will be keen to provide work in civil aviation. I now own and an important social contract to similar support to others. Its well-researched which we are all signatories. Part run a long-established Jersey-based recommendations for the treatment I should welcome your vote on software house. of that contract says that if people May 16th of Parish roads can be over-ridden work, and work hard, they should I have served as chairman of the Yours sincerely by the States planning department, expect that their share of the final States Members Remuneration and it has little say in the treatment product will allow them to live a Julian Rogers M.A., M.B.A. Review Body and as a member of building development on States life of dignity.” of the Jersey Appointments roads that run through St.Helier. Commission. I am currently With the Constable and others, I Jobs chairman of the Management aim to improve on this, but our most We need a layer between the Committee of the Jersey Sea pressing requirement is to limit the demanding preconditions of full Cadets and a member the Parish of disruption which will arise through apprenticeship and the effective St.Helier . the construction of the new hospital. but short-term provisions of work

ADDRESS: Sandhurst, Raleigh Lane, Queen’s Avenue, St.Helier, JE2 3ZE T: 607910 M: 07797 734303 E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Vote-Julian-Rogers

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Rondel, Richard - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

St Helier Youth Committee desperately needed and we cannot ageing population. We shall need Governor of Rouge Bouillon School let another generation miss out to encourage the very best staff on the opportunity of owning their to work in Jersey. There is and will Vice-Chair of St Helier Allotment own home. We must not make the continue to be a world shortage of Society mistake of the previous Island Plan key health staff. I am and have been Founder and Organiser of the First by only identifying short term sites (due to my recent battles) 100% Fete De St Helier Street Party for development. behind the new Hospital being redeveloped on its present location. St Helier-Polish Society Member Bellozanne The original plans proposed were St Helier Accounts Committee I am pleased to see the Fern Valley disproportionate to what needs to Co-founder of a West of Town walkway coming to fruition as it be built, but I believe that we now I am 53 years old and have three Committee along with Christian is something that I have been have a scheme which will satisfy our children, James, Josh and Jack. May and Rachel Fay campaigning for since first being healthcare requirements for years elected. Further, some existing I was educated at Victoria College Policies: to come. before undertaking Business Studies waste facilities are moving to at Highlands College. After working Road Safety La Collette. Many hundreds of Nomination Paper: for Kleinwort Benson as a Trust and We will continue to improve road trees have and will continue to Proposer: Richard Le Boutillier Company Administrator, I joined safety in the Parish. The creation of be planted. Collectively, these (Farmer at Mont A’Labbe) the family farming business. Before cycle lanes and cycle racks within measures are assisting with the Seconders: Ian Le Marquand entering politics I was a director of new developments is essential. Bus regeneration of Bellozanne. It is (former Senator), Teresa Norwood our family business, Rondels Farm Shelters are also key to providing important that we continue to work (former Teacher), Adrian De Gruchy Shop Limited and for the last seven a better public transport network. hard over the next four years to (La Pouquelaye), Carol-Ann Syvret years I have served as your Deputy. I am delighted to announce that I deliver more results for the residents (Queen’s Road), Jean McLaughlin have negotiated the development of Bellozanne Valley and First Tower. Presently Member Of: BEM (First Tower), Sean Pallot of two further bus shelters on private Health (Nurse in EAU), Luis Teixeira (owner Planning Applications Committee land opposite the Crematorium and Our Social Security Department, of Casa Mia), David Beuzeval (Mont First Tower Residents Association opposite Overdale. Hospital and our Health Service Cochon), Magda Chmielewska La Pouquelaye Youth Committee Housing will need to be forward thinking (Polish Consul) St Helier/Funchal Twinning The next Island Plan must provide and proactive in order to meet the Committee for housing. These sites are already challenges arising as a result of our

Address: C691 W3 Westmount Road St Helier T: 07797 711 537 E: [email protected]

Southern, Anne - Standing for Deputy in St Helier - District No. 3 and 4

• Senior examiner of A level employer. I support our manifesto I want to see an end to taxpayers English. pledges. having to support low paying employers through income support. • President of the local branch Education of the NUT (now NEU) for 8 It is time to stop cuts that leave The wages of the ‘squeezed years. A trained negotiator, many of our students short of middle’, including teachers, nurses I fought to preserve the textbooks. We must end workplace and others who work in our vital value of teachers’ pay and bullying, and end the stress caused public services, need to keep pace was instrumental in winning to pupils and teachers through with inflation. If tax increases are the right to a guaranteed 30 the over reliance on constant necessary, they should be borne by minutes lunch break. I remain assessment and monitoring- the top earners. Dear Voter on the committee as a trained ‘tick box’ culture. I would like Health and Ageing case worker. to see more reliance on the I meet many people who are I am standing for election as a professionalism of teachers to healthy and productive in their member of the Reform Jersey team • As an employee side member restore an enthusiasm for learning. retirement. Inequality is stark in in my home district of St Helier 3/4. of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal I have University Education should be free this age group with those who are About me: received training in Employment for all those that would benefit from able to afford private healthcare • Married with 2 children and 3 and Discrimination Law. it, and apprenticeships should be remaining active well into their grandchildren available for those that prefer to eighties. We must engage with the Why Reform Jersey? • Educated at Lancaster University take a less academic route. professional associations of clinical I am standing as a Reform Jersey staff in order to recruit and retain – BA 2:1 English (with French candidate because I share the Employment and Philosophy) MA Linguistics We must have enforceable enough doctors and nurses to cut party’s aspiration to promote a down on hospital waiting lists, and • I retired 9 years ago after a 38 fairer and more equal society. The legislation to guarantee fair employment practices, ending make sure a first rate standard of year teaching career. I taught three existing States members have care is available for all. all ages from 4 to 42, but for faithfully pursued their manifesto the abuse of zero hours and short the last 20 years, I taught promises. Their successes have term contracts. We will encourage Please vote Anne Southern – English at Hautlieu, being included our anti-discrimination more employers to pay the living to Listen, Think, and Deliver. Head of Department for the law, the adoption of an ethical care wage. Insecure and low paid work final 10 years. charter and the States seeking causes severe hardship and creates accreditation as a living wage a downward spiral in the economy.

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St John

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Rue de la Mare Ballam, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. John, JE3 4EJ • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 861999 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Christopher Taylor was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for 1 candidate for Deputy.

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Philpott, Nigel - Standing for Deputy in St John

Further erosion of allowances for Diversification The return from the States’ property those well off must cease so that In order to provide future stability portfolio must be maximised. and income tax can be maintained to our economy it is important These assets are owned by the tax at 20%. Jersey should strive to that low footprint/high yield payer and they must be managed defend its political autonomy and economic activities other than effectively. fiscal independence. finance are explored. Health Finance Education Administration costs must be cut The finance industry is the mainstay We have excellent primary schools and funds diverted to frontline of our economy and we must and secondary schools that prepare services. Consideration should make sure it is kept in good students well for higher education. be given to sharing functions with After 50 years in Jersey, 37 years in order. Diversification should be The system is less effective at Guernsey as such a move could St John and now semi retired, I wish encouraged with appropriate providing vocational education . We help achieve this. The cost of to use my energies to the benefit of legislation to ensure the industry must do more to prepare school medical and dental care should be the Parish. remains competitive and a stable leavers for careers in the locally . reduced. The fear of not being able If elected, my first responsibility is contributor to our economy. Although all States budgets should to afford basic medical care must be to the Parish, as a States member be reviewed, we must be careful not eliminated. Tourism parishioners will expect me to have to destroy an education system that Is still a major contributor, and it has worked well for many families; Reform of the States views on key issues. The number of States members is more cost effective to work at we should be providing excellent should be reduced efficiency The Economy developing tourism than embarking levels of education to all regardless improved and costs cut. From It is vital that we keep Jersey’s on high risk new industries. I am of household income. economy strong for the benefit of a strong supporter of event-lead reviews already in existence this all. Public finances must be better tourism. Housing should be achieved without the managed duplication, waste and We must meet the needs of the need for another costly consultation Agriculture inefficiency must be eliminated. community, particularly those exercise. Farmers have faced up to modern seeking to purchase their first challenges but would benefit from There are many serious challenges Tax homes. Our countryside must be ahead and Jersey’s Government GST has increased to 5%. A lower a greater understanding of their preserved and new developments must be ready and prepared to rate of GST on essential items such needs. Agriculture may no longer wherever possible should be in meet them head on. as food should be considered. be the driver of our economy, but its urban areas or on brown field sites. contribution is still important.

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Pointon, Trevor - Standing for Deputy in St John

In March 2004 I was mobilised to ‘Rate’ collected each year would be incentive scheme that encourages serve with Army Medical Services in directed to Central Government. householders to generate their own Iraq. Returning in November, I was Given recent experiences with a electricity and contribute to the elected Centenier and have served small number of vulnerable adults island grid. the Parish for the past thirteen years. in the Parish, it is time to propose Home affairs For two years I have represented the that St John reduce the contribution I would utilise my experience as a Twelve Parishes and Honorary Police to allow resources for a practical Centenier in the States Chamber on the island wide Multidisciplinary welfare response. when considering issues within the Safe Guarding Board. Criminal Justice system. Improve transport provision I am now keen to serve the Parish in Many people living in the north of Before moving to Jersey in 1990, I an extended capacity, representing Health the parish would prefer to use the I am concerned about the new had been a Health Service Nurse the ideas and views of parishioners bus; unfortunately for some the walk hospital location, a brownfield site Manager and then a Management in The States. to Temple Court is not achievable. close to Town is preferable. The and Commissioning Consultant to As a consequence they use their car businesses setting up Residential Parish first: existing site could become green for the full journey to Town. once the project is completed. and Nursing Homes in the private Housing sector. The Parish is actively pursuing We should revisit the discussion with GP fees, mean that some families development of affordable housing Liberty Bus and the Environment avoid seeking medical assistance Once here I continued with this Department about the creation of work. In the mid 90s I became the for young people. I consider this to until there is an emergency. be a priority and would work closely local and commuter ‘Park and Ride’ Dental care for many has become General Manager for The Shelter services. Trust, moving back to clinical with the Connétable to identify unaffordable. A review of development sites. government’s relationship with GP practice at the General Hospital in Investment in renewable energy 1999. I retired in 2013. For St John to remain vibrant we We are the sunniest place in the and Dental practices should be initiated. Over the years I forged need to ensure our young people British Isles. Why are we not taking a successful career with stay or can return. advantage of this? The time has come to reduce our Army Medical Services (TA), Support vulnerable parishioners Commissioned in 1979, I rose to Some years ago the States took on dependency on external electricity the rank of Major and retired from the role of Income Support Provider. supply, and become more self that role in 2006. The Parishes agreed that part of the sufficient. There should be an

Address: Beech Vale House, Sion, St John. JE3 4FL T: 07797 724 625 E: [email protected]

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43 St Lawrence

St Lawrence

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Grande Route de St Laurent, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Lawrence, JE3 1NG • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 861672 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Deidre Mezbourian was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 2 candidates for Deputy.

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Guida, Gregory - Standing for Deputy in St Lawrence

Centenier. These roles have seen For the economy Agriculture is essential to the me closely involved in Parish affairs My experience is that businesses character of our Island. We should at many levels and have brought work better when left alone. For support it as much as possible, me into close contact with many example, I don’t think we need to making sure that the area available Parishioners. I am a Vice President of fund start-ups, we just need to make for cultivation is not reduced. We the Honorary Police Association, as it easy for them to start, which is less should however ensure that it is well as being a delegate on several and less the case. Our Chamber of environmentally friendly and done in planning and emergency groups. Commerce is a remarkable asset a sustainable way. and I would be very attentive to their For the Parish recommendations. For Islanders I am ready to defend the Parish We are a small community and we I was born in Paris 55 years ago. I system against further centralisation Tourism has a new future in front should embrace the advantages graduated from Business School and hope to carry the voices of of it. I would be happy to help it gives us over the bureaucratic in 1985 and after having worked the parishioners of St Lawrence to develop event-led tourism and nightmare of having to manage around the world in activities as the States Chamber. I welcome there are more inexpensive ways millions. We can still solve people’s diverse as injection moulding, communication and would enjoy to encourage people to visit our problems one by one. computer based training, wine having well attended surgeries beautiful island. making and property development, to exchange views about current We will have to work hard to reduce I moved my home and businesses affairs. the impact of Brexit on Jersey to the Channel Islands in 2005 to and, possibly, take advantage of be with my Jersey-born fiancée. For Jersey its opportunities. I am ready to My two children have now started I believe strongly in preserving become a part of the solution and studying at university. I am the proud the identity and independence help negotiate for our side. holder of a Jersey passport and I of Jersey. I am dismayed at the have represented the Island at the efforts to change it in a misguided For the environment Islands Games. hope that being more like the Jersey needs to preserve the UK or more like France will make diversity of its terrestrial and marine Since 2013, I have been honoured us better. We can find a Jersey environment. Providing for the to serve the parishioners of St solution to Jersey problems protection of species and habitats Lawrence, first as Constable’s without calling in UK consultants. should be a standard feature of any Officer and subsequently as a new policy.

T: 07797 799 263 E: [email protected] W: www.guida.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/guida4stlawrence

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MOREL, Kirsten - Standing for Deputy in St Lawrence

Parishes are the heart of island life • Bring a collaborative rather than My vision for Jersey includes: I believe that our parish communities divisive attitude to the States, working • Putting the parish back at the heart of are Jersey’s greatest strength and with Members of all political leanings island life. as a Deputy for St Lawrence, my to develop policies that are genuinely • Reducing the cost of living and focus will be to work for parishioners, for the good of the island. housing. speaking for them in the States, • Providing quality educational representing their concerns and In St Lawrence, I will: opportunities for all, from early years keeping them informed of the issues • Encourage community and political to lifelong learning. that affect their lives. participation and will work to open a ballot box in the south of the Parish • Creating a sustainable, diversified As the island’s government has (at Bel Royal School or St Matthew’s economy. Our Parish. Our Island. become increasingly centralised, so Church). Jersey is one of the best places the parishes have been increasingly • Building stronger trade links with ignored but I believe they play a • Support Parish-wide speed limit Brittany, Normandy and Paris. in the world to live, work and reviews and will work with all crucial role in maintaining our sense • Managing population without raise families but we face serious stakeholders to find solutions that challenges and to negotiate of community and that we need a hindering business. new vision for them, one in which improve safety and encourage them successfully, we need a new • Putting islanders at the heart of our they relieve public sector pressure pedestrians and cyclists in and around generation of politicians who are St Lawrence Village, Carrefour Selous, digital future. willing to work together to find a by decentralising the delivery of Bel Royal and Sandybrook. • People-focused health services better way forward for our island. services. delivered with compassion and In doing so, parish life can be • Do all I can to protect the natural St Lawrence has been my home beauty and environment of our Parish. dignity. for the majority of my life, a home reinvigorated and public services I’m committed to finding effective • Encouraging renewable energy and a that I am privileged to share with more efficiently provided. ways to tackle the problems of litter in petrol-free island. my wife and daughter. Importantly, As a Parish Deputy, I will: our lanes and on our beaches. • A fairer tax system. as a husband, father, writer and • Be accessible and approachable. business owner, I understand • Encourage the setting up of a Parish Find out more: kirstenmorel.com. • Listen to parishioners and ensure the Island Plan working group to ensure the pressures of raising a family, Email: [email protected] working and doing business in 21st government hears their concerns. we can all play a role in designing the century Jersey. • Use my vote to protect future of St Lawrence. parishioner’s rights.

T: 07797 753 101 E: [email protected] W: www.kirstenmorel.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kirsten4stlawrence TWITTER: twitter.com/kirstenjersey

Westwater, Sarah - Standing for Deputy in St Lawrence

young people, or minority groups. have to continuously prove that think that it should be easier for This sense of disconnection results all the rules and conditions have islanders should be install their in our low voter turnout, one of been met. I wish to step up to own greener energy alternatives, the very lowest in the world for represent those who need a voice which not only are healthier for any small jurisdiction. This election to speak for their interests. the environment, but in the long presents us all with the chance to Nobody should have to worry term bring down the cost of living. change this for the better. about whether they should visit We may not all be feeling it, but The most common sentiment I the GP or the dentist, especially this is one of the wealthiest small have heard recently is that voting pensioners who spent their entire jurisdictions in the world, and we is a waste of time, as ‘nothing ever lives contributing to the island, should be leading the way when it comes to taking measures to save I am running for election in St changes’ in Jersey. My response or parents with young children. our planet by using sustainable Lawrence, where I live, with a to this is that they are absolutely Reform Jersey has pledged to resources. daughter in St Lawrence primary right –so perhaps it is time to try reduce these costs with a staged school. I graduated from the something different? The time has and costed plan. University of Plymouth with a come to try party politics. That is House prices are way beyond even degree in Social Sciences, which why I am running as a candidate two-earner families with average I studied for here in the island with Reform Jersey. wages, and with high rents, few at Highlands College. It was Many islanders are suffering the can save effectively for a deposit. the components of the course pinch of frozen wages, but the Reform Jersey will introduce involving governance, and the cost of living and property rents a savings scheme to help. It is value of Social Science research continues to rise. As a single unreasonable that with so many to policy makers that caught my parent currently holding down two families needing housing, there attention, and inspired my desire jobs, I share the experience. I see are up to 3000 empty properties in contribute more. My working it as my first job to reach out to the island. An empty property tax background is in retail. those with whom I hold common may just kick-start the market. There is no doubt that the States ground. I know from personal Reform Jersey is committed to is unrepresentative of the Jersey experience what it is like to have working with the JEC to provide electorate, with few women, to rely on income support, and greener energy alternatives. I how demoralising it can be to

Address: 2 Warren Court, Parkinson Drive, St Lawrence, JE3 1JX T: 01534 745090 E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je Facebook: facebook.com/SarahforDeputy

45 St Martin

St Martin

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Public hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Public Hall, La Rue de la Croix au Maître, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Martin, JE3 6HW • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 853951 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Karen Stone was elected unopposed as Connétable. Steve Luce was re-elected unopposed as Deputy.

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46 St Mary

St Mary

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Rue du Pont, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Mary, JE3 3AS • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 482700 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. You can vote for 1 candidate for Connétable. You can vote for 1 candidate for Deputy.

Gallichan, Juliette - Standing for Connétable in St Mary

really successful and many people Plan. There is potential to include In response to a Care Enquiry are becoming involved in parish life further first-time buyer homes, recommendation, PPC has lodged for the first time. I am particularly subject to consultation and the a proposition to define States pleased that the young people at agreement of parishioners. Members’ duties and it is clear that our Youth Club are participating Social Policy - having worked on the every Member must play a full part widely, as I have supported the Access to Justice Review since early in making the Assembly function Youth Project consistently and was 2014, supporting the resulting draft efficiently. In this term I have served pleased to bring a Partnership Law due for debate on June 26th. on the Legislation Advisory Panel, Agreement to a for the States Employment Board Infrastructure - investment in funding approval. and as Chairman of the Planning amenity space and infrastructure Committee. With the rôle of the Since the last election I have worked To ensure that vulnerable is vital for quality of life and the Constables in the States Assembly hard to honour the pledges I made, parishioners are further considered, economy. now settled by referendum, it whilst also taking forward new I am hoping to launch a community I have long been a critic of the is clear they must continue to initiatives. support group. ministerial system in its present combine their parish duties with The St Mary Walkable Village I have several other projects form - it has not brought the responsibilities in the Assembly. project has finally been delivered underway both in the parish and benefits that were promised Whilst my background and my after more than 20 years of parochial with an island focus: at the outset, our government heart is in the Parish, my experience campaigning and I have since Education - supporting existing has become more adversarial allows me to balance the workload worked on other local problem parish childcare providers to and simply put, the people of appropriately. areas, making and following up maximise opportunities as a new Jersey deserve better. I hope With your support I am ready to play submissions to the Infrastructure nursery school unit is included in that changes to the machinery of my part, drawing particularly on the department accordingly. plans to rebuild St Mary’s School. government recently set in motion knowledge I have amassed in areas I have endeavoured to bolster the Education - backing moves to put will lead to more opportunities such as education and planning. sense of community, leading a team higher education funding onto a for active participation for all of volunteers which has organised a statutory basis. Members, to enable their diverse wide range of events, encouraging skills and experience to be better Housing - undertaking preliminary utilised for the good of the Island. different groups of parishioners work in revising St Mary’s Village to come together. This has been

Address: Aragorn, Rue de la Vallée, St Mary T: 07797 730 966 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/juliette.gallichan.7 TWITTER: twitter.com/julietteg27

47 St Mary

Le Bailly, John - Standing for Connétable in St Mary

concerns are currently given the also made myself available to consideration that they deserve. parishioners who have required We are so fortunate to have many assistance with various issues. institutions in the parish that If I should have the privilege of support the community from the being elected as Constable my church to the community centre first priority would be to put our and the honorary system, they are beautiful parish first and foremost, the heart and soul of the parish, all supporting parishioners who have of whom give freely of themselves problems both on a personal level without expectation of reward or as well as with States departments. Declaration to stand for Constable recognition. These people are the In a broader context it is vital of St Mary backbone of St Mary and I fully that immigration is continually intend to support all groups and Having lived in the parish for monitored, vetted and adjusted aid them in any way I can. 34 years I am certain that I can to allow Jersey born people the improve how the parish officials I have served the parish as a ability to work for a realistic wage work together as a team in a Constable’s Officer, Centenier and enabling them to afford their own more cohesive manner in the as a until I was homes, as I sincerely believe that best interests of both the parish elected as parish deputy in 2011, this is the biggest concern to both and the parishioners. Just as during which time I served on the the Island and Islanders at this importantly being available to States Employment Board as well current time. the parishioners by establishing as various scrutiny panels. ease of access to me so that we I stood for the position of can communicate together with Constable at the last election and ease to discuss their own personal was defeated by the narrowest of concerns as well as keeping them margins, undeterred I continued up to date with what is happening to be a devoted and passionate both with the parish and the Island member of our community as a whole, I fully intend to make currently serving the parish as our parishioners voices heard in Church Warden and Treasurer the States as I do not feel their of the Parish Church and have

Address: Perry Farm, La Rue du Maistre, St. Mary JE3 3EL T: 482664 E: [email protected]

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48 St Mary

Baker, Mark - Standing for Deputy in St Mary

My main areas of concern are briefly cards and vetting. We need to be PARISH HOUSE PURCHASE outlined below. Please contact me for able to manage our population SCHEMES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE. further details. and reject those that pose a threat The current schemes for first time to the safety of both our children buyers for people with parish OUR PARISH and the wider community. connections should continue. This is I believe that our parish is one of the a justifiable way of maintaining local most special areas in the island and SOCIAL SECURITY communities and help us stem the I had the privilege of setting up and We urgently need the social flow of local people having to leave running the parish youth club which, security system to be reformed. the island. Full Jersey passport holders I ran with my family for several years. We need to make it easier for are prevented from benefiting in I would like our parish to maintain its the genuine cases to access the EU, as such Jersey people have Jerseys most important uniqueness and character. I do not benefits. We also need to close substantially fewer options as to where election ever! want to see St Mary suffer from large the loopholes that allow unjustified they can live. Therefore, they should I am a passionate Jerseyman whose or unsightly developments and I see access to benefits. The system is have their rights to schemes such as family can be traced back a thousand no reason as to why this should ever widely abused, and it is the tax these protected at all costs. years in the island most of which has happen. I hope to see our village payers that are going to be forced been spent farming in St Mary. community continue to thrive and to endure higher taxation to cover GRANTS I am an executive coach; Business blossom as it has done for centuries. the costs. Jersey spends a considerable amount speaker and Author and I coach and Your deputy is your voice in the states of money on offering grants and POPULATION. incentives for people to come to live teach both individuals and companies and I intend to be an effective and The population must be managed how to overcome challenges and proactive voice that makes sure yours and work in Jersey. I would like to at its current level. Our island simply see a scheme set up to encourage strategically plan to create a successful is heard. I also intend to be highly cannot be continued to grow at personal and business life. active in the parish itself. local people to bridge the skills gap its current rate. It is predicted the from within and make grants etc I am deeply concerned about the population to rise to 140400 by IMMIGRATION available to local people allowing us direction the island heading and Immigration needs to be tackled 2035 if immigration carries on at to strengthen and maintain the local I want to use my skills to help get as a matter of urgency. I am not its current level. The states have a community. us back on track and preserve our against immigration, but I want target of 300 individuals per annum island and parish for the generations but have no strategy in place to Together we will make Jersey special to see the introduction of work again. that follow. permits, photographic identity make sure that it happens.

Address: 9 Clos de L`Ancienne Forge, La Rue des Buttes, St Mary, JE3 3DS E: [email protected] T. 07700700880 W: www.markbakerspeaks.co.uk FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Mark-Baker-for-Deputy TWITTER: twitter.com/markandrewbaker

JOHNSON, David - Standing for Deputy in St Mary

THE PARISH: For many years, remains an integral part of our way a ‘stand-alone’ industry but, rather, the dominant issue has been the of life. Potatoes remain the island’s also complement other areas question of road safety and speed main crop in monetary value and of economic activity such as the limits within the Parish; this has I will actively support measures to finance sector, heritage, culture and now largely been addressed by the diversify so as to reduce over- sport. introduction of various measures reliance on this one crop. HOUSING: The shortage of but, as your Deputy, I would FINANCE INDUSTRY: The housing generally, and affordable continue to seek your views as to finance sector continues to be the housing in particular, continues their effect. bedrock of the island’s economy to be one of the island’s main EDUCATION: States Members and it is imperative that States challenges. I support the present I am a solicitor with over 40 years’ have approved university funding Members understand its ongoing policy of concentrating future experience (mainly as a partner over the next two years and I will concerns and requirements so as development in St. Helier where and principal) in a career which has vigorously support its continuation. to maintain the island’s position possible. included appointments as director Locally, I look forward to seeing the in the international market. My It is not possible in this brief and trustee. These appointments plans for St Mary’s school come personal background makes me manifesto to cover my views on have provided me with the ability to fruition for the benefit of our ideally placed to play an active every subject that might come to listen and consider views of all children. role in this area and, indeed, my before the States but, if you care to position on the Economic Affairs parties and to make independent THE ENVIRONMENT: The contact me, I shall be delighted to and impartial decisions, an ability percentage of St. Mary’s land Scrutiny and the Brexit Review discuss other issues. which I found invaluable when I falling within the category of ‘Built Panels has enabled me to do so. was elected as Deputy of St. Mary Environment’ is the lowest of all I support the ongoing efforts to in 2014. the parishes. I am committed expand this sector into other areas such as Digital; equally, I appreciate The position of Deputy is a full- to maintaining this position by the need for expansion and time occupation and I have no opposing development on diversification of other industries. hesitation in offering to enter into greenfield sites and protecting our this commitment for a further term. countryside and coastline. TOURISM: In its widest sense, ‘tourism’ continues to play an I set out below my views on certain AGRICULTURE: Agriculture land of the issues on which, if re-elected, I occupies approximately 57% of important role in island life. It would then focus. the island’s area and the industry should not simply be regarded as

Address: La Foret, Rue es Boeufs, St Mary, Jersey JE3 3EQ T: 07797 770 950 E: [email protected]

49 St Ouen

St Ouen

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Grande Route de St Ouen, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Ouen, JE3 2HY • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 481619 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Richard Buchanan was elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for 1 candidate for Deputy.

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Le Clercq, Cliff - Standing for Deputy in St Ouen

are voted into office with a clear My Seven Key Pledges I would truly like to represent not manifesto and clear objectives. I believe that the main focus for only the people of St Quen, but Unfortunately many of our present our next government should be: the people of Jersey. If elected representatives have proven they 1. To reign in the wasteful spending I will not let you down. A better are incapable of making the right at the senior level of government successful Jersey is possible and I decisions on behalf of the people whilst reducing taxation on am determined to make it happen. they are supposed to represent. ordinary people. THE ECONOMY AND FINANCE Ordinary people are struggling 2. To make a concerted drive to INDUSTRY to get by with everyday living improve the standard of living for The finance industry is an essential expenses. It is very clear to most all Islanders. part of our economic well-being and people that under the current Dear Islander, 3. To implement the wealth. We must robustly defend States leadership, Jersey has This election is a chance for the recommendations of the it along with our constitutional become a more unequal society. people of St. Ouen to vote for Independent Jersey Care Inquiry, rights. This must be done against Average earnings have not real change with an independent to ensure all of Jersey’s young a background of openness, increased for the majority of candidate. I am standing on a people can thrive. transparency, and honesty. This is people for far too long vital for our economy and Jersey’s platform of positive change, with 4. To represent Jersey’s interests I refuse to accept that any of this long-term prosperity. one clear and simple aim to improve at the highest level throughout is inevitable and that nothing can the lives of all Islanders whilst Brexit negotiations, to ensure be done to reverse this downward creating an environment for job Jersey’s place in the world is safe spiral, we can and must implement PLEASE VOTE CLIFF LE CLERCQ growth and prosperity for everyone. and respected. new strategies that will improve FINANCIAL CONTROL - Jersey has so much potential if people’s lives. No one has all the 5. To manage and control ECONOMIC GROWTH - JOB managed correctly. There is no answers but given the opportunity population growth sensibly. CREATION reason why Jersey could not have I believe I can work on behalf of one of the highest standards of 6. To expand our sheltered housing the public to make this Island a living in the world, but only if we model better place for everyone. Not have a government with a clear 7. To build decent affordable Just an elite few. vision of how to get there. This can housing for our young families only happen if the right people

T: 07797 720 695 E: [email protected] W: www.cliffleclercq.com

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RENOUF, Richard - Standing for Deputy in St Ouen

About me: • I have lobbied for the extension of My vision • I am aged 62 and married with two the mains water and mains drainage • Poverty eradicated in Jersey adult children. I was educated locally systems and will continue to do so. • All children to be safe and have always lived in St Ouen. • If re-elected, I look forward to • A health service focused on • I qualified as an advocate in 1984 and working closely with our new prevention and early intervention have been a partner and consultant Connétable, particularly to continue • A fair taxation system, all in local law firms, assisting local work to establish affordable homes contributing according to their people. Legal practice gave me for young families and the elderly of means experience and understanding of the Parish. Islanders’ needs. I learned to listen to • A vibrant, diverse economy people, represent their interests and My States work • A gold standard education system It has been an honour and • I have led the Health and Social achieve results for them. privilege to have served as St Security Scrutiny Panel which has • Efficient government adopting Ouen’s deputy since 2014. • Before election as deputy, I served for conducted important reviews into evidence based policies 9 years as , issues such as poverty in the Island, • Support for an ageing population Why I am seeking re-election: acting as a public trustee, responsible • Knowledge and experience as an zero hour contracts, healthcare for parish finances and property. • Carefully managed migration active States member; provision, the Long Term Care Scheme, respite care, discrimination • Affordable homes for young • A regular questioner and My Parish work law, organ donation and the future families contributor to States debates; • I have held weekly surgeries at the Parish Hall and made myself hospital. • Better community facilities in the • An understanding of Islanders’ available to assist parishioners at all • I have served on other panels and Parish needs and concerns; other times. committees including the Legislation I hope to meet as many electors as • A record of Parish service; • I have represented and helped Advisory Panel and Brexit Review possible during the campaign and • A passion for Parish and Island; parishioners in dealings with official Panel. please don’t hesitate to contact • Caring, committed, enthusiastic bodies. • I am a regular questioner, holding me. to serve. • I worked to establish the St Ouen Ministers to account for their Please consider casting your Community Support Team. I support decisions. vote for me, Richard Renouf, to parishioners who use their skills and • I contribute regularly to debates, continue as your Deputy. talents to contribute in many ways to in particular to speak out for those Right Experience. Right Choice. Parish life. affected by poverty or vulnerability.

Address: La Retraite de Lecq, La Rue de Lecq, St Ouen, JE3 2BU T: 07797 746 456 E: [email protected]

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51 St Peter

St Peter

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Rue des Fosses, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm St. Peter, JE3 7AH • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 481236 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Richard Vibert was elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for 1 candidate for Deputy.

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CREAVY, Sean - Standing for Deputy in St Peter

ECONOMICS & BUSINESS permits alongside strict 11K controls apprenticeships and local degree Economic prosperity must be will regulate immigration. We need courses, for children of all abilities our main agenda. We must be to consider fair and effective ways to within our society. an innovative Island and look to control our population. entrepreneurial ideas to continue LAW I am proud to have served as to diversify and reduce our TOURISM Marketing the Island as a quality Centenier for the Parish of St Peter reliance on our main industries. short term destination for couples for the last 5 years. Our Police, Full employment alongside a & family breaks is the key to Border and Customs forces do a sustainable welfare system will tackle sustainability. great job with decreasing resources, the issues that are concerning us all. I would like the States Police and Born in Jersey, I have lived in St Brexit gives us an opportunity to HEALTH the Honorary Police to work more Peter for most of my adult life, as become a financial intermediary Our health service must be closely together. did my parents and grandparents. between Europe, UK and the rest innovative and forward thinking A family man with three children, of the world. We need to recognise with additional longevity in people’s FINALLY I recognise that change must and embrace any new opportunities lives. I would like to see continued I am firmly against party politics in happen to enable us to meet the that arise. investment in our holistic healthcare an Island such as ours and believe services so that people can reside in independent choice. We must challenges of modern life. New Unnecessary bureaucracy must longer in their own homes thus be in a position to vote not only candidates will breathe new life be reduced. The States need to relieving pressure on existing the way we feel but also represent into our local politics. Affordable support, encourage, assist and hospital services. the requirements of our fellow homes for current and future enable innovation, with effective Parishioners whom we represent. generations is a key priority within governance, to create our next EDUCATION I am a good listener, I’m happy to our Parish along with efficient generation of goods and services. A Education is key to our future discuss all issues with whosoever traffic controls. business that prospers on this Island success and prosperity. We need wishes within our Parish. I worked for 30 years in the Jersey should pay its’ fair share of taxes. to support our children to develop Finance Industry. Currently I own life skills and diverse qualifications. I am determined to bring about POPULATION My priority is to ensure appropriate a more productive, reliable and my own business which provides Our population must be controlled. levels of funding to allow first class resourceful States Assembly. accounting services to local Post Brexit we will have more control education & qualifications, including businesses. and must use this wisely – work

Address: Glendalough, La Rue de la Fontaine, St Peter, Jersey JE3 7EB T: 07797 712 499 E: [email protected] W: http://creavy.je

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HUELIN, Rowland - Standing for Deputy in St Peter

the decision-making process is always been with my island. Born • Ensuring transparent decision not fit for purpose and has many and bred to an established Jersey making and clearer communication fundamental flaws, particularly family, my maternal grandmother • Accelerate the adoption of digital in Scrutiny. It is engaged in the was a Balleine. I moved to London technology process far too late to allow time after education in 1978, returning • Launching a flagship Parish recycling for any meaningful challenge. I do to live permanently in 2014. One scheme not believe fully prepared options of my first actions when arriving are made available in an open and was to seek ways to support the transparent way to instil confidence community. in the outcome. I have sensed a My time in the Honorary Police as high degree of political apathy with Jersey’s history is based on being Vingtenier of Coin Varin has been a a ‘they won’t listen to us’ and ‘they’ll nimble, making quick decisions rewarding and fulfilling role. I would just do what they want anyway’. and exploiting opportunities like to use my experience and skills This is unacceptable in this island such as cod fishing, tourism, and to benefit our community. community of ours. offshore finance. Brexit gives us MY PRIORITIES the opportunity to find future My career involved thirty years in the fast-paced Information Technology • Prudent capital expenditure and opportunities. In a time of massive balancing the books unprecedented change there will be industry where I was involved in winners and losers. Waiting to see major sales and contract negotiation • Affordable housing for existing and what happens is the path to failure. with banks and service companies future generations We must summon all the skills and on a global basis. I am used to the • Caring for the welfare of every talent in the island to plan, seek and highly pressured life of corporate islander America. This will enable me to action the future opportunities. Our • Increasing income from tax without bring vast experience and contacts future generations depend on it. raising tax rates to Jersey’s digital initiatives, together My role in the Assembly will be to with an appreciation of how large • Progressing from a tick box mentality ask pointed and probing questions contracts are negotiated. in education and get to and communicate • Implementing a population policy the truth. I am convinced that Jersey has always been my home, and my roots and loyalty have that meets the needs of the island

Address: Les Hetres, La Route des Hetres, St Peter, JE3 7DG T: 01534 481950 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ChooseRowland

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53 St Saviour - District 1

St Saviour - District 1

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Georgetown Methodist Church Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Georgetown Methodist Church Hall, St. Saviour, JE2 7PH • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day T: 735864 E: [email protected] Wednesday 9 May Who Can I Vote For? 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. You can vote for a maximum of for Senator. Trinity Youth Centre: 8 candidates : 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard was re-elected unopposed as Communicare, St Brelade Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 2 candidates for Deputy.

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LEWIS, Isabella - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 1

3. I will protect pensions and ensure that the budget is in place for long term care. The government also ensure that pensioner’s homes are upgraded with insulation and double glazing. Heat or eat should not be in our vocabulary in 2018 As your parish Deputy I will 4. I will petition the government to bring 1. Maintain my independence back state housing loans and represent your views to enable young people at all times, I will bring our to get onto the property parish matters to the states ladder. and hold our ministers to account to secure a good 5. I will tackle traffic problems quality of life in our parish. issues along rue des pres and Georgetown and 2. I will support small bagot road. businesses and make sure that the government takes 6. As a priority I want to responsibility to secure any reduce speed to ensure grants needed to upgrade safety for cyclists and disability access. padestrians.

Address: Fern Cottage, Georgetown Road, St Saviour T: 07797718 223 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/isabellalewis

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Maçon, Jeremy - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 1

the vote.je website, including the use forced to address the issue and Migration of videos. funding will now be available. I continue to campaign for a work permit system, bringing in only the Planning Applications Panel Road safety skills we need. The Council of Ministers When reviewing applications I seriously I campaigned for crossings on have partially accepted this in the new consider the impact on the community Longueville Road. Funding has been population policy but the pressure and am strict in safeguarding our green set aside for this project for 2018. must continue to be applied. zones. I believe that applications should Local Schools be in keeping with the character of the I assist local schools with their Small businesses & diversification area in accordance with the Island Plan. I will continue to support small local citizenship program and attend their I strenuously opposed development businesses, through waiving fees events regularly. It has been a privilege to serve as a of the Longueville Nursery site which paid to the States, developing Social Deputy in St Saviour District No1 where remains a green zone. States Assembly Security assistance and tax incentives. I live and am part of the community. The new Assembly will consider a new Representing my constituency is a I support diversification, particularly My family has been in Jersey since the Island Plan and I have the experience great responsibility which is reflected in Digital Jersey. 1700s. I have a joint Social Sciences of interpreting this and can advise my 99% voting record. degree from Plymouth University. members which polices do and do not Affordable housing We should reintroduce the States work for Jersey. States Funding I have been the Chairman of I am strongly opposed to GST and deposit loan scheme. the Privileges and Procedures Scrutiny continue to fight against any increases. Committee (“PPC”), Vice-Chairman I chaired the Education and Home I advocate lifting the Social Security Education of the Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel Encourage the further development of Affairs Scrutiny Panel and as a result ceiling on contributions as payments and a member of the Chairman’s digital skills and establish a Technology extra provision for children with severe are not proportional, having a greater Committee. I am currently Chairman College. autism was created. impact on low and middle income of the Education and Home Affairs Develop programs to address mental I have always championed the issue earners. Scrutiny Panel and a member of the health issues and awareness Planning Applications Panel. of university funding for our students and during this term I secured £2M E-Government Whilst chairing PPC I changed the I support the digital integration of Planning and Environment for this, which was insufficient however Encourage renewable energy Elections Law to allow for online States facilities to create greater following 2 reviews from our Education installations by challenging the JEC’s voter registration which many of you efficiencies and cost-saving across all Scrutiny Panel the Ministers were tariff policy. requested and well as modernising States Departments.

Address: Beau Regard, Plat Douet Road, St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7PN T: 07797 756 359 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/votejeremymacon TWITTER: twitter.com/@DeputyMacon

O’Sullivan, Fiona - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 1

trained for the role by the Diana and educate future generations academic and practical aimed at Award organisation. I have also creatively in a way that best suits filling the employment gaps in completed evening classes in the children, not to only conform the local public and private sector. Counselling Skills. to standardised testing. Schools Allowing for upward mobility and I have extensive volunteer must develop the whole person to ensuring Jersey’s future skilled experience, both with Caring do more than just pass exams. This workforce is a priority if we are to Cooks and with events by Jersey requires inspirational leadership, bring down net inward migration Children’s Charity. I am a single which has largely been absent in numbers to sustainable levels. The mum to two beautiful children recent times. recent changes in Social Security and at various times have been The current States have failed to to cease support for mature students to change direction or Dear Voter Chair of their school’s PTAs. I am secure higher education funding a proactive person and now that beyond the next two years. This to improve their job prospects is I am standing for deputy of St my current education is nearing leaves both students and their a retrograde step revealing that Saviour District 1 as a Reform completion, if elected, I will devote parents unsure that university can “silo” mentality still pervades Jersey candidate because I want to my full energy and drive to serving be afforded. I promise to support much government thinking. seek a mandate of policies aimed the needs of St. Saviour residents. the Reform mandate for securing This needs to be reversed as a at reducing the islands inequality. matter of priority, and if elected As a Reform Jersey candidate I permanent funding through tax I am Jersey born, but I have lived I will lead the way on improving don’t just pledge to implement reform to maintain an improved for some years in Canada. I have opportunities for all ages. my own manifesto but also that grant system for tuition fees and been home for 20 years. I work set out in the full 33 page party maintenance grants. I share their and attend University full time. I manifesto outlined and available aim ensure higher education is am currently completing a BSc on the Reform Jersey website. available to all who can benefit, hons in Social Science. As a part along with proper rigorous of my degree I am researching I do not just aim to improve the apprenticeships for those who re-offending for HMP La Moye parish in which I live and stand cannot. and studying Jersey’s church and but also to address island issues I will champion the offer of on- parish welfare system. as a whole. I believe more needs to be done to support the Islands island degrees, to ensure there I was the Highlands College Anti teachers to nurture, support is a wide range of courses, both Bullying Ambassador having been

Address: Victoria Park Terrace, Victoria Road, St Saviour T: 07797 826 614 E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/VoteFionaOSullivan TWITTER: twitter.com/VoteFOSullivan

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Pamplin, Kevin - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 1

Heavy traffic is a scourge of the a positive contribution, but we I will fight for people with mental district and I will strongly support all have to be realistic on numbers. health issues to be respected and efforts already underway to reduce Recent governments have failed supported. the traffic problems. I will work hard spectacularly in tackling this issue. to bring the parish closer together, Education Health: We MUST urgently review Jersey needs new young, supporting the Constable and healthcare and the plans for the intelligent blood to create the other Deputies to speak with one new hospital. We have a rapidly wealth and innovation required in voice when required. ageing population and face a time the future economy. We need to Economy: Jersey faces difficult bomb meeting health and long- continue to invest in our education economic challenges, which affect term care demands. system, and it is also vital to To read my full manifesto please visit every single one of us. There has I have seen the major gaps in the support Highlands College to kevinpamplin.com been questionable management referral system between primary and allow students to develop the skills of our economy in recent years, I am 40-year-old Jerseyman and father charitable health care providers. It the economy requires. we now need transparency and of two who lives in the district. Our is unacceptable that islanders are honesty. not consistently told about support In summary family home has been in St Saviour I believe I have the passion and We must be brave and involve the available from the third sector. No 1 for over five decades. I would be commitment required on your right people to create innovative honoured to be your parish Deputy From experiences gained by behalf to tackle the issues ahead. solutions. We need new jobs for and work hard from day one. caring for my late grandmother, I The island’s people are its greatest the new world. I will listen to you and be YOUR voice. believe we need to invest in the asset, and I will work hard to We require a wholesale review of provision of 24-hour care for the I have worked in support your family and mine. Professional: 0-10 and should be talking now to elderly. Over the next decade the charitable sector for Headway corporations about rebalancing we face a crisis dealing with Jersey and the Jersey Brain taxation to reduce the burden on dementia, which is predicted to Por Favor Vote Kevin Pamplin Tumour Charity. My CV is available individuals. be the 21st Century’s biggest Proszę Zagłosuj Kevin Pamplin on my website. I Due to pressure killer. We need to refocus on the Please Vote Kevin Pamplin To the electors, mmigration: St Saviour No 1: on resources, Jersey requires a mental health front, not enough I will pledge to make myself balanced immigration policy. is being done to coordinate third available and accessible. We need people who will make sector provision to primary care.

Address: Nyglyn, 20 Victoria Court, Georgetown, St Saviour, JE2 7QB T: 01534 727217 E: [email protected] W: www.kevinpamplin.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Pamplin2018 TWITTER: twitter.com/kevinpamplin Change is uP to You. vote

ElECTION DAY 16 MAY 2018 With or without your vote, States Members will be elected that have views on issues that affect you, so don’t let others choose on your behalf.

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St Saviour - District 2

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, St. Saviour’s Hill, St Saviour, JE2 7LF • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day T: 735864 E: [email protected] Wednesday 9 May Who Can I Vote For? 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. You can vote for a maximum of for Senator. Trinity Youth Centre: 8 candidates : 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard was re-elected unopposed as Communicare, St Brelade Connétable. You can vote for a maximum of 2 candidates for Deputy.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

Boylan, Jaime Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 2

our children. There are children on support families in need. The gender, age, race or nationality. this island facing challenges that island now has a need for food We need to be communicating others could not comprehend. banks and apps that allow people with all charities and services I believe that all children should to collect food at the end of the and pooling resources. be supported and empowered day so families are fed. This can Communication lines need to be but our education system is only be countered by better open between all departments so struggling and our children suffer. wages be it the minimum wage or we are better able to provide help Teachers and support staff are the start of the living wage. quickly and effectively without unsupported and underfunded. The growth of zero hour contracts causing unnecessary suffering to They are fighting a continual battle and jobs without any kind of those in need of support. to be heard. If elected, I would My name is Jaime Boylan and I benefits have played a massive propose a major overhaul of our am standing for the position of part in this. One month you have education system and the staff Deputy of St Saviour No 2 district 30 hours, the next nothing. This within it so that our children have as a Reform Jersey candidate. My variable income means workers every possible support to reach childhood was spent at Troy Court cannot budget properly, save or their goals. and I went to St Marks Primary even sign leases. It’s impossible School, followed by St Luke’s, The cost of living in Jersey means to live decently without stress Beaulieu and Hautlieu schools. that many families struggle to pay levels, anxiety and depression rent, meet the bills or even do skyrocketing. I am the mother of Bonnie who is 4 the weekly shop. I know this from and attends St Luke’s school. I earn This, in turn, results in mental first-hand experience. I am a single my living currently as a vocal and health services at bursting point. mother and like every parent, I performance coach and therapist. Waiting lists are months long want to provide a comfortable life I run my business coaching and staff have unimaginable for my daughter but sometimes children and adults of all ages and workloads. Children and adults it’s really hard. An unexpected abilities on a daily basis. are more anxious/ depressed bill or a doctor’s appointment now than ever before and it I am a passionate believer in the can throw everything off for the affects every aspect of their lives. resilience of young people in whole month. There has been a Mental health issues can appear jersey and believe that we as an huge increase for charities which in anyone. It doesn’t decide by island could do so much more for

E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/votejaimeboylan

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Doublet, Louise - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 2

budget, helped limit Home Affairs DfI should be prioritising District 2 of the Children’s Commissioner. Department budget cuts; Gained for road improvements. A safety Equality - Improved parental leave, funding for NSPCC ‘PANTS’ audit of the roads around schools flexible working for both parents. I campaign to help prevent child and residential areas in the Parish am currently undertaking work to abuse; States Trustee for Community is needed, I would seek to work establish the extent of the gender Relations Trust – joint lead trustee with relevant charities and States pay gap locally. on Cost of Childcare Report and departments. Women in Politics project; Wellbeing and mental health – I would continue to organise or Further improvements to mental help with Parish events and plan to Successful backbencher health services, reductions in establish a community end-of-term propositions: waiting times, more resources A positive approach, working Amendments to the Strategic plan Summer picnic in the district. for children, new parents and the for St Saviour. including the 1,001 days initiative; Safeguarding and optimising our elderly. A focus on prevention. Achievements Anti-discrimination protection natural environment. Easier recycling. Review access to GPs and dentistry. Consistently hard working; for breastfeeding mothers; I would oppose any reduction of Introducing legal humanist and green space. I would work to provide Life in Jersey – Demonstrating integrity and Challenge any further cuts to compassion; Taking an independent, open-air marriages; To incorporate activities for families so they can make the UNCRC into Jersey law. the best use of outdoor areas. police numbers; Our tax system intelligent and evidence-based needs to be reviewed to assess approach to decision making; My vision for the Parish Representing you in the States the balance of tax intake from Regularly asked challenging Strengthening community. Assembly families/individuals/businesses, questions; Open and approachable, Loneliness is a significant problem Education, children and families and ensure it is sustainable, assisting constituents with housing, across our community - particularly More choice in location and type of simple and fair; I am opposed to traffic/parking, social security, the elderly, new parents and ‘empty schooling; More focus on wellbeing ‘stealth taxes’; Interesting and education issues; Contributed to the nesters’. I would work with others and reduce excessive testing; creative job opportunities - I would Parish community through events to address this at a Parish level and Support teachers and aim for an support the finance industry and and the Parish magazine; 3 years as via island-wide support systems. innovative, creative education system encourage hospitality, digital and Chair of Education & Home Affairs utilising international best practice; small businesses. Scrutiny Panel – including reversing Traffic/parking/road safety – Consultation for Langley residents –by Assessing possible subsidies for A points-based system of Nursery funding cuts, redirecting high-quality childcare; Sustainable over £260,000 into Education working together and sharing ideas population control should be we can find innovative solutions. university funding. I support the work considered.

T: 01534 618331 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/LouiseDoubletJersey TWITTER: twitter.com/LouDoublet

LEWIS, Kevin - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 2

many other worthy causes. therefore immigration must be recycle. In his spare time he has been controlled. We must minimise our waste. We all restoring an ex-army amphibious Housing have to take responsibility and plan truck which he took to Tewkesbury I am concerned that the Island for the future. We need green lanes, Gloucestershire to help out in the should prioritise the needs of the not green beaches! big floods. less well-off and first time buyers. Senior Citizens Kevin is a committee member of the This means the provision of social The number of senior citizens is Jersey Blind Society housing and affordable properties projected to increase as people live for first time buyers. I am at present working on a safer longer. I will make provisions that routes to school scheme Finance enable our senior citizens to live Career: 1980-1989 co-ordinator I fully support policies which comfortably and safely. for the filming of the BBC series I will work for greater pedestrian encourage growth in the finance safety and control speeding. I have campaigned tirelessly with Bergerac. Committee member of industry, in order to protect the tax others for the introduction of an the Jersey Blind Society I have arranged the removal of toxic revenues. insurance scheme for people in ash from jersey to uk for treatment 1985 – 2004: Managing Director of Agriculture later years, to ensure they won’t be the Cine Centre Cinema. and disposal. Our farmers have to compete forced to sell their homes, should 2005 – 2008: Managing Director of I will strive to maintain our health against European Community one of the partners succumb to New Forum Cinema. and social services and make sure farmers who receive large subsidies. long term medical care. pensions are protected. We have farmers with good ideas 2005 – 2011: States Member, I was instrumental in the re-introduction who are diversifying and looking Assistant Minister for T.T.S. Immigration / Regulations and of the Double Decker Buses. into niche markets. They need Undertakings 2011- 2014 Minister TTS I believe that we must assist growing all our support to enable them The Future Hospital The future Hospital must be in 2014 – present corporate services business by applying a system that to compete and our beautiful the right place, we do not have scrutiny, PPC. governs controlled recruitment. countryside to be sustained. a bottomless pit of money. The For 25 years Kevin has also run the However, we must also take care Environment original plans the hospital was far highly successful Jersey Film Festival of the current population. A careful Jersey’s environment is our most too high and intrusive, we need a in Howard Davis Park, raising balance must be achieved if we important asset. It affects everyone; Hospital that is fit for purpose. significant funds for charities and are to preserve our quality of life, locals and visitors alike. We must

Address: Fern Cottage, Georgetown Road, St Saviour, JE2 7GP T: 857223 E: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kevinlewis TWITTER: twitter.com/klewis

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St Saviour - District 3

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Maufant Youth Centre • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Maufant Youth Centre, St. Saviour, JE2 7GT • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day T: 735864 E: [email protected] Wednesday 9 May Who Can I Vote For? Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for 1 candidate for Deputy.

The manifestos of candidates elected unopposed can be viewed on www.vote.je

Coles, Tom - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 3

rescue springer spaniel Dexter, delivered an increase in the no encouragement from either the or for charity, on the Island Walk minimum wage and persuaded government or its partly owned or from St Malo to Dinan for the States to adopt the living energy company to move from Mind Jersey. wage, both of which will improve low-carbon to truly renewable the standard of living for many sources. We must invest in solar Why am I standing? families on low incomes. But arrays both on the land (e.g.the Over the past 4 years I have grown action on low wages can only reclamation site) and all new build increasingly concerned about the be one part of the answer to and change of purpose permits way in which our Island is being increasing hardship. We need to require solar panels where run. Ministers have increased taxes to bring down the level of social viable. I addition, as a responsible on low and middle earners while rents to sustainable levels. Andium government, we should promote Dear Voter, cutting public services. As a direct rents are set at 90% those in the a replacement for energy saving I am standing for Deputy of St result of these policies, economic private sector, with no rent cap. I schemes such as “Pathway 2050” Saviour number 3 as a Reform growth has stalled, wages will promote a rent freeze pending and extend its remit to further Jersey candidate. have stagnated, the number a full review of how we can deliver decarbonise our energy market to of households living in relative sustainable housing provision, electric vehicles. About Me poverty has increased and families I am Jersey born and raised. I was and action on the 3,000 empty have found it more and more properties we already have before educated at and difficult to make ends meet. Highlands College. For the last 14 we have to build on green land. I believe the time has come to years I have worked full time for The failure of this government to elect a government that truly a large private company. I started control population growth has represents the interests of all at the bottom and have worked resulted in runaway infrastructure islanders and not just a privileged up to management level, taking demand, for housing, schools and few. That is why I stand as a responsibility for 17 employees energy. Setting viable limits on Reform Jersey candidate, as part and creating new procedures to migration growth is the first step to of a team that can deliver much make working safer and more a”greener” economy. Our island needed change through carefully efficient was once sold as “the sunniest considered and costed policies. I particularly enjoy walking in our place in the British Isles, and yet Reform Jersey has already still-green island, whether with my we have so few solar panels and

E: [email protected] W: www.reformjersey.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TomColesStSaviour/

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LE QUESNE, Andrew - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 3

I have also been speaking to many plastics, to compost more, to Recent Governments have failed other Members & candidates, to plant more hedges, trees and to plan ahead, and then have find areas of common interest. I wildlife friendly areas. Trees and been forced into ‘knee jerk’ believe it is vital to get to know hedges can help hugely to reduce policies, this has repeatedly hit and be able to work with other the effects of traffic noise and the hard working ‘Middle Jersey’ politicians we need to work pollution. earners and unfairly penalised together. Traffic is a major issue in the Parish, them. Our Taxation system Living in the Parish, over the years we are caught in the commuter is failing us and needs to be I have witnessed a great many & school traffic from Trinity, St reviewed to a more balanced one, changes, the urban area has Martin and Grouville and we need we need to find solutions that will increase the income of the Island My name is Andrew Le Quesne expanded and the countryside to manage it better. We need to and reduce the burden on the and I am asking the electors of St has shrunk, we cannot reverse this close down the ‘rat runs’ all across population. Saviour District 3 to vote for me on but we must manage it better. the Parish, we need to reclaim the Wednesday 16th May 2018. We have to work together to find lanes for local traffic, pedestrians We need fresh thinking. the best ways to minimise the and cyclists. The Five Oaks junction I have spent most of my life living impact urbanisation has on us must be reviewed urgently, Cinq and growing up in the District, it and our descendants. We need Chenes and the whole residential has given me a great life and a to support our Agriculture to area is in the clash of commuter love of the Parish, now I want to remain viable whilst adapting to and school traffic. put something back to repay the modern environmental practices, debt. I want to serve and represent The Island urgently needs to we cannot afford to lose this vital the electors as their Deputy, develop a sensible Population & economic activity. it is my wish to work with the Immigration policy, without one Constable and the other Deputies There are modern environmental we cannot plan for the future. We to represent the best interests of expectations on all of us, Parish need to reform Public Services the Parish. To help me learn how and Island, we have to make a and control Public Expenditure, best to serve the Parish, I have much greater effort to act in an Taxation & Social Security, been talking to the Constable, environmentally friendly and Pensions, Education, Care for the Deputies and many Electors. sustainable manner. We need Elderly have all been neglected, to recycle more, to cut down on this is unacceptable.

Address: 1, Abbotsmount Farm, St John’s Road, St Helier, JE2 3LE T: 07797 766 083 E: [email protected] W: http://alq.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/andrewlequesne Twitter: twitter.com/ALQJersey

O’Keeffe, Mary - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 3

Saviour’s 3 district I am uniquely • Dentistry - It is simply not good Arts & Culture placed to represent you. enough that some children aged For too long the Arts in Jersey ten have never seen a Dentist. has been grossly underfunded. Its • The Economy-Increasing income and reducing expenditure. • I am proposing that mobile dental intrinsic value has an impact on our economy, health and wellbeing, - our increasing units should be provided at the • Immigration society and education & tourism. ageing population requires a robust schools so all children receive immigration policy and enhanced Dentistry. It is important we also recognise this impact to help people think controls including the introduction Honorary Police - I am of photo identity cards and a point concerned about the retention of our arts and culture for what it system similar to Australia and other and recruitment of able is: a strategic island resource. I am I am standing for election as nations. Centeniers and officers. proposing that we have dedicated Arts and Culture Minister not a Deputy because I care about my - negotiating the choppy • I am proposing a root and branch • Brexit position tagged on as an after Parish, I care about the people in it waters of Brexit. Securing the best review of the Honorary Police. thought to another Ministry. This and I care about Jersey. deals for Jersey with EU and Non- Environment- many of us will will ensure that the profile of the I have been a Centenier for the EU countries during the transition have been affected by the recent Arts and Culture in the island is past few years and have been very phase. programme Blue Planet where raised and improved. involved in the Parish. My main role - progressing the tax review to viewers saw a bird feeding its • Tax Housing - We need more was holding Parish enquiries and make taxation more equitable – young plastic. It’s time to take real affordable housing in our Parish presenting cases at the Magistrate’s avoiding stealth charges. action on plastic. I am proposing Court. The role of the Centenier integrating all members of overlaps with that of the Deputy, • Digital Jersey-I am proposing the • Banning plastic straws. society. I am proposing the St dealing with a number of Parish creation of a new and bigger digital • Reusing containers rather than Saviour Hospital site is used for issues so for me, so it’s is a natural hub. buying plastic bottles. mixed housing, family homes and apartments for the single and progression to stand as a Deputy in • Agriculture - St Saviour is a very • Cafes charging 25p less for elderly. my Parish. agricultural Parish; I will support our bringing your own coffee cup. farmers regarding migrant workers Please visit www.mary.je • Using biodegradable cups instead Policies and fair wage. • Putting my Parish first-being of plastic ones. Many thanks for taking the time to the only candidate who lives in St • Health- Less procrastination more read my manifesto decision on the hospital.

Address: La Chapelle, La Route De Maufant, St.Saviour JE2 7HX E: [email protected] W: www.mary.je Facebook: facebook.com/maryfordeputy

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PERCHARD, Jess - Standing for Deputy in St Saviour - District No. 3

drop and the economy is improved. in the parish are appropriate, Retail and Hospitality. These When we don’t, society falls apart. and that residential streets are representatives told me they were The work of schools must be given treated as such. Children and pleased with the States’ proactive appropriate investment as it is in elderly individuals walk through approach to Brexit. these buildings that our future the parish daily. It is my priority to We must continue to ask the right citizens are shaped. keep them safe. questions and make informed What kind of employees, parents Spending – We must be less predictions. and community members would we wasteful. Public Services – Need an holistic like them to be? £27 million was spent on the approach. new hospital before plans were Population – We need limits. This year, nurses, teachers and My name is Jess Perchard. I am We do not have the space and rejected. We can save huge sums health workers balloted on industrial 28 years old and a secondary resources for a limitless population. through improving efficiency and action. We have a dearth of social school teacher. I’m running for We can welcome residents from procedures. We must also consult workers, and small farms were Deputy in St Saviour number 3 abroad, promoting inclusion and local experts before using expensive on the brink of closure. At the as I wish to improve the quality ethnic diversity, whilst also limiting consultants from abroad. same time, demand for services is of life of deprived children and the population size. Poverty – Eradicate child poverty. increasing. families in Jersey. 1 in 3 Jersey children live in relative Environment – Lead the way in There is no ‘quick fix’. We must poverty. From the child who uses a Education – Investment in eco-living. come together to develop long- Education is an investment in We should be global leaders when bucket as a toilet, to the child who term strategy that reduces living society. it comes to implementing green has never been to the beach, the costs, taking an holistic approach The pressure on children to energy. We should harness energy hidden poverty in Jersey is shocking. to healthcare, the tax system, complete exams is ever-growing, in the natural world and feed it back Education must be allowed to talk economy, public sector, population with stress, anxiety, mental illness into our island. to Housing and Social so that we size, education and social welfare. and self-harm on the rise. When it We should end single-use plastic can see in advance whether a child We need to work together – comes to child development and and making recycling easier. is at risk of poverty and prevent it. thoughtfully – for a fairer system. well-being, teachers and support Road safety – Protect Brexit – Be proactive. [email protected] staff are the frontline. I have met with industry leaders residential areas. Fb: Please Vote Jess Perchard When we invest in education, I want to ensure that speed limits from Commerce, Finance, Farming, poverty is reduced, crime rates

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61 Trinity

Trinity

ELECTION DAY: Wednesday 16 May 8am to 8pm Pre-poll voting: St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier: Polling Station: Parish Hall • Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.15pm 30 April – 11 May Address: Parish Hall, La Rue du Presbytère, • Monday 14 May 2018, 8.30am-2pm Trinity, JE3 5JB • Closed Bank Holiday Monday 7 and Liberation Day Wednesday 9 May T: 865345 E: [email protected] Trinity Youth Centre: 10am-1pm, Saturday 5 May. Who Can I Vote For? Communicare, St Brelade: 10am-1pm, Saturday 12 May. You can vote for a maximum of 8 candidates for Senator. Philip Le Sueur was re-elected unopposed as Connétable. You can vote for 1 candidate for Deputy.

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RAYMOND, Hugh - Standing for Deputy in Trinity

My record demonstrates how strongly I have been Head of the Honorary We must keep supporting local I value the honorary philosophy which Police Association and served as a businesses and encourage the growth underpins much of community parish Centenier which have given me a of new ones to create jobs and give and Island life. unique understanding of both the more people the security of a pay • President Honorary Police Association Honorary and States Police. packet. A debate should take place to look at removing GST from food and • Centenier, Trinity Education and young people: clothing. • Member JESIP We want the best for our children, to give them a bright future in which they My working life has been mainly spent • Member Emergency Planning Board can learn skills and gain knowledge in the finance industry. • Member Prosecution Group that will enable them to make a valid Immigration: Trinity and Jersey face unprecedented • Chairman Jersey Sports Council contribution to the Island. It upsets me Like any small jurisdiction, immigration challenges on issues as diverse as-: to hear of the problems youngsters • Vice Chairman Jersey Race Club must be monitored with checks and • The ageing population and care of the face regarding employment and balances in place that will help both • Chef de Mission Jeux des Iles elderly housing requirements. present inhabitants and those seeking • Policing The Elderly: I strongly believe that income to come to the Island. Our population is living longer; how should not be a restriction to anyone • Education We need a clear and robust policy, can we plan for this so everyone accessing education at any level. properly enforced, without affecting • Sport enjoys a good quality of life? We must provide better vocational the viability of local businesses to • A fair and equitable balanced budget I would propose a review of the Long- education, including apprenticeships, employ quality people. • Immigration Term Care Strategy to achieve a more for the Island’s youth who are unable, coordinated approach to the complex or do not wish, to go to University. Brexit: • Our place in the post-Brexit world Our beautiful parish could be affected issues of funding, care and fairness. Investing in them will pay dividends for “First and foremost, I am here to safeguarding the future of the Island. by Brexit. I believe I have the required Previously Board member of a track record and experience to try listen to YOU the Parishioners of I have been a Chairman of both an Hospital Trust in Gloucestershire. to ensure any adverse changes are Trinity, and act on your behalf.” Independent and State school in UK. mitigated as much as possible and I have been active and achieved Policing: senior positions in many parish, Our Honorary and Parish system must Taxation and GST: any opportunities are seized. community and Island organisations be maintained and encouraged to the Taxation is always a burning issue and since moving to Trinity. highest possible level. raising taxes is not the only answer.

Address: La Maison de Haut, La Verte Rue, Trinity, JE3 5HD T: 07797 730 226 E: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/HughRaymondJsy

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Richardson, David R T - Standing for Deputy in Trinity

Housing Improvements in Government Further Education Jersey needs to strike a sustainable Policy • A Channel Island University should balance on population and We should strive for greater be encouraged, with courses demands for new housing. economies and efficiencies in targeted at the Island’s significant The requirement for house building The States of Jersey through skills and knowledge-base to in the Parish of Trinity needs to be the elimination of duplication of contribute to the graduate staffing carefully re-examined with needs- regulation. requirements of our flourishing based policy, particularly for larger There could be significant industries; properties. We need to ensure economies to be achieved by • Finance & Economics the balance of the environment, working with Guernsey to deliver • Biology and Environmental Sciences including green spaces in country cost savings and economies of scale. David Richardson • Law parishes …especially in Trinity. Policies 2018. Deputy for Trinity. The two islands would benefit from regular televised debates between • History The formation of a Jersey Farming “Sustainability Party”. A party to A review of agriculture needs to be the Government Assemblies with These degree courses, coupled deliver on a clear range of policies undertaken to ensure sustainability the aim of co-ordinating policy, with an island university campus and aimed at securing a sustainable and protection of the environment, law making, reducing regulatory the excellent life-style available in future for the people of Jersey. with set-aside being encouraged in duplication and thereby reducing Jersey, would encourage students costs and delivering improved from outside the Island and provide Health, Education & Sport certain circumstances. services. valuable funding to-wards the Emphasis should be placed on Construction financing of the university. promoting the health and well- All new buildings, homes, offices Infrastructure Projects being of the Island’s population: and public buildings should be • An urgent review of all infrastructure Computer Security. projects in needed, including the Data security today is of paramount Encouragement should be given to built to passive standards, as far as new hospital site and Fort Regent. importance. The States should sporting activities for all age groups possible and any renovations should This review should include input actively promote and en-courage in Jersey. be carried out to give the highest energy savings possible. from all stakeholders to deliver truly data security for businesses and Policies promoting a healthy sustainable outcomes for the benefit individuals and facilitate the Renewable energy should be life-style and further discouraging of all Islander’s. necessary training for this. smoking, eradicating obesity in actively encouraged by public policy school children and providing and the JEC Standby charge should educational support to schools. not yet be enacted.

Address: La Grande Rue, St Mary, Jersey JE3 3BD E: [email protected] vote before eLeCtion daY

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