CANDIDATE MANIFESTOS INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING - ELECTION DAY 16 MAY 2018 - VOTE.JE
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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
St Paul’s Centre, St Paul’s Gate, New Street, St Helier
the forthcoming elections in accordance with the provisions
Weekdays from 8.30am to 5.15pm from Monday 30 April and
of the Public Elections (Expenditure and Donations) (Jersey)
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
Communicare, St. Brelade
the candidate’s page on www.vote.je.
10am-1pm on Saturday 12 May.
ELECTION 2018
Voting on Election Day
The elected members of the States of Jersey are Senators,
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
Grouville Parish Hall
There are 8 vacancies for Senator in this election. Senators
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
St. Ouen Parish Hall
or administrative districts within the Parish. You can vote for
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
Register to Vote Election Day, depending on what district they live in.
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.
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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
Senators - white
some identification with you such as a driving licence or
passport. You will then be asked which of the elections you Connétables - blue
wish to vote in (Senators, Deputies and/or Connétables).
Deputies - green
You will be given ballot papers.
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 PAPER
LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
and put them inside the ballot paper envelope. LAST NAME, First name Election for Senator
LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name Electors may vote for up to 8 candidates
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
LAST NAME, First name
Registered political party
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.
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Dzień wyborczy 2018
Dzień wyborczy 2018 Głosowanie w przypadku choroby, niepełnosprawności albo
trudności z czytaniem lub pisaniem.
Najbliższe wybory rządu państwa Jersey
odbędą się 16 maja 2018. Jeżeli jesteś zarejestrowany na listę uprawnionych do
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: admin@vote.je.
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:
CONNÉTABLES (BURMISTRZÓW): Możesz głosować tylko na Senato (Senatorow) - w białym
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
Głosowanie przedwyborcze (pre-poll) Election for Connétable
Electors may vote for up to 1 candidate
Election for Deputy
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 PAPER
LAST NAME, First name
17.15 w punkcie wyborczym w St. Paul Gate przy New Street, w LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
Election for Senator
LAST NAME, First name
Electors may vote for up to 8 candidates
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
(dzień wolny od pracy) oraz 9 maja 2018 roku w dniu święta LAST NAME, First name
Registered political party
LAST NAME, First name LAST NAME, First name
Registered political party
LAST NAME, First name
wyzwolenia Jersey. LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
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
Głosowanie w dniu wyborów (środa 16 maja) do maksymalnej liczby kandydatów na których możesz
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.
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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: admin@vote.je.
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
Senator (Senadores) - Branco
freguesias maiores estão divididas em regiões).
Connétables (Representante Da Autoridade Da
Como Votar Junta De Freguesia) - Azul
Votar antes do Dia das Eleições ( secção de voto) Deputies (Deputados) - Verde
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 PAPER
LAST NAME, First name
quarta-feira, dia 9 de maio 2018. LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
Election for Senator
LAST NAME, First name
Electors may vote for up to 8 candidates
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
a todos os eleitores, em Trinity, no Centro da Juventude Registered political party
LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
Registered political party
LAST NAME, First name
das 10h:00 às 13h:00, no sábado, dia 13 de maio 2018 e LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
Registered political party
no Communicare em St Brelade das 10h:00 às 14h:00, no LAST NAME, First name
sábado, dia 12 de maio 2018. LAST NAME, First name
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.
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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. admin@vote.je.
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:
DEPUTIES (DEPUTES): Vous pouvez seulement voter pour Senator (Sénateurs) - blanc
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
Vote anticipé, avant le jour des élections Election for Connétable
Electors may vote for up to 1 candidate
Election for Deputy
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
LAST NAME, First name
EXAMPLE BALLOT PAPER
LAST NAME, First name
LAST NAME, First name
Election for Senator
de manière anticipée, durant les semaines précédant le jour LAST NAME, First name
Registered political party
LAST NAME, First name
Electors may vote for up to 8 candidates
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
Le bureau de vote anticipé, pour tous les habitants de l’île, se
LAST NAME, First name
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
de 8h30 à 17h15 à partir du lundi 30 avril (jusqu’à 14h) et jusqu’au Registered political party
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).
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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
St. Brelade - District 2 (p21-23) 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 Deputy
St. Clement (p24-26) 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
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Standing for Senator
Candidates standing for Senator
Senators Pre-poll voting:
On Wednesday 16 May 2018, the Island will elect 8 Senators
St. Paul’s Centre, St Helier:
for a term of office of 4 years.
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
people’s wishes. Do they seriously for Immigration.
It is unaccountable.
expect us to believe them? Our present open door policy
It is incompetent. is the root cause of nearly all
I’m standing for election A dozen ministers ruling the Island
because I can no longer bear It is not fit for purpose. our problems and it’s a disgrace
with the rest trying to uncover what’s
to watch my Island suffer this Even Guernsey has a better system. going on is dysfunctional. We need that ministers have, for the past
appalling government. Serious a system that gives all members a decade, wilfully avoided having a
So how do we get out of this mess?
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
A lot of people say the current Unfortunately, that’s a bit like buying promises that will only be ignored
ultimately it is States members who
States is the worst in living memory, new furnishings for a boat that would be disingenuous. That’s
will decide.
and many are relying on an influx of doesn’t float - until you fix the hull why my campaign focuses on the
everything else is wishful thinking. That’s why selecting candidates two main issues from which all
new faces at this election to change
by the manifesto that most closely others flow:
that. And many will offer ‘change’
matches your ideals (as is usual) will
Well, it didn’t at the last election, without being explicit, whereas A revised System of Government
no longer deliver.
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
I note some are proposing ‘equal- Then vote only for candidates who those my priority.
2005 the government has been the
sized constituencies’ and party promise to overhaul ministerial
Council of Ministers, not the States
politics as a solution. government.
Assembly.
T: 855086 E: gclbaudains@yahoo.co.uk
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Standing for Senator
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 Only by working together can we
the Island and its people. Educated
Housing and Future being increasingly borne by middle make a real and positive difference
at Victoria College, I subsequently
Development: Young families and lower income families. Removal to the lives of every member of our
worked in the local finance industry
trying to buy their first home of GST on food and children’s society.
for 25 years before setting up my
are finding it nearly impossible. clothing, a fairer tax system based
own small business.
We need a better solution than on ability to pay, and a raising of the
There are a number of major issues cap on social security contributions
just building new large scale
facing our Island which need to be would be a step in the right
developments. Government needs
tackled; issues that potentially will direction.
to encourage and work with the
impact negatively on our quality of
parishes to deliver more small scale The Economy: The Finance
life, which is something we all should
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.
Income Tax, GST and User Pays and government needs to ensure
Population Growth: the growth it continues to thrive in a stable well
Charges: Despite the apparent
in our population over the past 8 regulated environment. Potential
growth in the economy, this
Address: Le Becquet Carre, La Grande Route de la Cote, St Clement, JE2 6SF T: 840773 E: simon.bree@hotmail.com
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. long term population pressures without
• Establishment of Visit Jersey - returning
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. for Brexit by maintaining as closely as
world series.
• 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.
Working for a Secure future – safeguarding the economic and
new leadership and structure for the • Environment - To support further
Since being appointed Minister for environmental future of agriculture.
public sector. investment and initiatives to protect
Economic Development, Tourism, • Establishment of Farm Jersey –
Key Priorities our environment and to pioneer the
Sport and Culture I have worked to enhanced promotion of agricultural
• Economy - To continue to develop all introduction of environmentally friendly
deliver strong, sustainable growth and sector.
aspects of our economy and to provide technologies.
increased diversity across our economy. • Establishment of Jersey Sport – to guide
Jersey is in good shape with strong new jobs and career opportunities for • Infrastructure – To redevelop Fort
and manage sports development and
foundations, but the world is changing Islanders. Regent and to create new sporting and
enable the participation in sport for
and we must be ready to face the future • Public Sector - To ensure we are leisure facilities within the island together
everyone in Jersey.
with confidence. delivering the best possible value for the with further improvements to the island’s
• Establishment of the Channel infrastructure, public realm and to provide
Developing and maintaining a strong, tax payer before proposing changes to
Islands Financial Ombudsman to greater Island access to people living with
diverse economy is vital. It creates the taxes.
independently resolve complaints disability.
wealth required to help those in our about financial services providers in the • Education - To ensure the further
community who find themselves in development of our education system • Transport – To continue to develop air
Channel Islands.
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 reliability for passengers.
sustainable fashion and for the benefit sustainable funding solution for a new
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.
If elected I will continue to work on • Housing - To increase the supply of new www.lyndonfarnham.je
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: lyndon.farnham@me.com
W: www.lyndonfarnham.je FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SenatorLyndonFarnham TWITTER: twitter.com/lyndonfarnham
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Standing for Senator
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
demographics of immigration. dwellings because they are mainly also want those who have practical
I am standing for this election in
The Assembly did not support being squeezed into the urban talents not to be overlooked.
response to the many of you who
this although the tax department areas. This must be addressed in
have asked me to stand. Through I will continue to work a number
have started to investigate the the 2020 Island Plan as must the
the opinions which you have of projects which I have initiated
information which we need urgently long term development plan for
expressed to me, it is clear that recently. You can read more about
if we are to plan realistically for the St Brelades Bay. This was voted
the main concerns continue to be my ideas in my manifesto and
future. There are trends affecting for twice by the States, and is an
immigration, population, taxes comments on
the future, there are preferences important policy to maintain the Bay
and charges and housing. And, www.sarahferguson.net,
expressed by Islanders but without as a Tourist destination.
therefore, indirectly, the. Economy.
accurate information it is difficult The overlap between the But most importantly your vote is
The policy underpinning all other your voice so please use it.
realistically to combine these and Health and Social Services and
policies is the immigration policy.
make achievable plans. Social Security Departments, is Thank you.
The essence of the proposal
If elected I will bring an urgent demonstrated by the current
made by the outgoing Council
proposition to obtain this tax reviews for Social Security on
of Ministers is that immigration
information before the new strategic capacity to work and the assessment
should not exceed the average of
plan is crystallised. of incapacity. These emphasise the
the immigration since 2001 or 700
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: sarah@sarahferguson.net
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 • Fighting to modernise government.
• Improving the quality and supply of
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
Experienced politician. Effective leader. mental ill-health. My nine core commitments:
uncertain times by:
Delivering change for Jersey. • Completing the reform of our children’s 1.Create an Affordable Housing
• Protecting our Island’s prosperity and
I have shown that I have the passion, services and implementing the Commission.
the interests of businesses that drive our
determination and expertise to lead our recommendations of the Care Inquiry
economy. 2.Deliver support at a parish level for
Island through tough economic and report.
• 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.
• Developing and expanding new, • Transforming health and social care
During my time as Chief Minister, 6.Keep Jersey farming.
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
• Effectively represent Jersey on the • Giving schools more autonomy.
figures have fallen to the lowest levels energy, transport and infrastructure.
since 2009. Changes have been international stage by protecting our • Continued support for culture and
reputation in the EU and further afield. 8.Our economic future – good growth,
made to modernise government, to the arts.
good Brexit, good reputation.
encourage investment in affordable • Promoting investment and trade. • Encouraging active and sporting lifestyles
housing and to establish the Long Term 9.Focusing Government upon
• Implementing the recently published enhancing community health and
Care Scheme for the elderly. serving Islanders: one Government,
population policy with the co-operation wellbeing.
balanced budgets.
Address: Les Roches Fleuries, Les Relais, L’Étacq, St Ouen E: ian@gorst.je W: www.iangorst.je
Facebook: facebook.com/IanGorst Twitter: twitter.com/Ian_gorst
10Standing for Senator
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
My Background
we must maintain our good quality Irish Parliamentary Assembly ; a
Jersey Born, Married with 2 children
services, recognising that frontline full member of a BIPA Committee
(school age).
workers have borne the brunt of a (Economic Affairs) and Vice President
of l’Assemblée Parlementaire de la Qualifications: Accounting and
Proven Political Experience number of changes. I did not support
Finance degree – Upper Second
the further centralisation of political Francophonie (Jersey section).
I have a professional background, and (Honours); Chartered Accountant.
proven political experience, having power to the Chief Minister. Population and Housing
been Assistant Minister to the Chief Professional Membership:
Sustainable public finances to fund I support the review of housing. We
Minister, and Treasury and Resources. Institute of Chartered Accountants
services for our whole community must grasp the nettle as to how
After 2014 I chose to join Scrutiny. I we handle immigration but with Information Systems Audit and
‘Low, broad and simple’ are the basic
am currently President - Chairmen’s flexibility regarding work permits Control Association.
tax principles I support. Changes in
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
the hoof’. We need a cohesive years); Chartered Accountant;
Member - Hospital Review Panel I am well aware there is public
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 particularly in decision making and Honorary: Trustee Les Vaux
on issues including the Hospital; the supportive of new ‘user pays’ charges a failure to engage properly with Housing Trust (20+ years).
Jersey International Finance Centre being introduced as measures to
and Ministerial spending plans. people. I recognise the difficulties To have a voice, use your VOTE
raise revenue. faced by ‘middle Jersey.’ I have
My top priorities include : Please consider me for one of your
Managing the implications of demonstrated that I am prepared votes for Senator
Achieving greater value for money Brexit for Jersey to probe, challenge and tackle
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: votejohnlef@outlook.com 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
Environment
health issue. Boy, 1986/87)
• I will be a louder voice in the States
Community for the environment. Employment: Jersey Evening Post
• 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. Channel 103 (news editor)
a campus-style hospital, with lower Career highlights: Organising Side
• I want more support for the Jersey
buildings set in green parks and By Side show of public support by
I will be a new champion for Equality, National Park and the Island’s
gardens. 5,000 Islanders in St Ouen’s Bay after
Community and the Environment. cultural heritage.
• We need a tight-knit community. 2004 Boxing Day tsunami; walking the
I am a different candidate, with a • We need a ban on single-use
• Work, work, work. We need to have 2010 Jersey Marathon over six days;
different voice who will run a different 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
Jersey needs. • I will support sensible measures Norway, 96% of bottles are who cycled from London to Paris in
of population control. Population recycled, but in Jersey? Let’s do it.
Why am I asking for your vote? forecast is 128,800 by 2035.
2012; keynote speaker at the 2018 CI
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 Recognition: NUJ (Jersey branch)
Equality enterprises for communities. 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: alewisjersey@gmail.com W: http://antlewis.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AnthonyLewis Twitter: twitter.com/voteantlewis
11Standing for Senator
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 totally accountable for their
The present standing Islanders, their thoughts and
what I would do for my term of actions and face the correct
government has to be the worst concerns;
office, if elected. consequences thereof;
to serve since the Second World 9 & 10. To listen, talk, act and
War – feeble, ineffective, lacking Having stated my core reason in 3. That 2. above should apply to serve the Island to the best of
robust leadership, integrity and running for electoral selection, 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;
on an epic scale. Many of its government – the Chamber and
4. That all major decisions on
members, having been elected its Islanders working together for
public spending be open to
by the people to represent their our mutual benefit, easing the
decision and scrutiny to all
aims and wishes at government total disjointed discord of present
in the States Chamber, an
level are not in tune with public day politics. I shall pursue all and
example being a new hospital,
opinion, having their own every other aim to reach the goal
a big spend at present to be left
agenda. When held to account of better government, and list
to one element of government
by the public they become certain aims below.
to decide;
determined to ignore the public, 1. The Island is very lucky to have
regardless. As a consequence, 5. That the government curb
many principal residents who
Islanders are angry and have little the prolific waste of public
call Jersey their home – people
faith in our political system. money and adopt a principle
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: 281078luce@gmail.com
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 I want to know why we have
ways and started obeying the law.
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 No one is above the law. Everyone
and have gone back to the law-
it and have decided to follow them should obey the same law -
breaking ways. And they’re right.
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: pmaguire79@gmail.com W: www.whyjerseysucks.blogspot.com
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