It’s a real pleasure to be in St Lawrence where I lived for 20 years. In this hall I recall proposing a candidate for Centenier, and designating parish green lanes.
The parish is at the heart of our community, involving people closely in decisions which affect our lives.
This was how things worked in the States in days before Ministers. All States members were involved in government.
As a backbench Deputy I have tried to influence policy through scrutiny and as an individual member.
I have chaired the Environment scrutiny panel , gained States agreement to my propositions setting Planning policies and law , tax and pension measures , saved Picquet house for our heritage being a few.
Time limits me to mentioning only a few policies
We must diversify our economy, encourage new enterprises and remove unnecessary bureaucracy .We must develop our creative and IT sectors and open new up new sectors, including renewable energy technology. We should support event led tourism
On Environment we must conserve the natural beauty of Jersey and manage the effect of population growth on our infrastructure and land use
Health, we must meet the health needs of our ageing population and provide access to primary health care for all
Education, our service must meet the skills need of our economy and our children’s futures
Finance, we have to correct the imbalance of public spending and taxation by setting spending priorities protecting education and health , and public sector reform.
These Policies are now decided by Ministers.
Eight of the current ministers are candidates for re-election on this platform and standing on their record. Several have been in office for six years. Please ask?
Have these Ministers delivered joined up and inclusive government?
Are you confident these Ministers have the right mix of qualities, experience and skills to meet the challenges which face us?
You will hear plenty from them about their record in office?
There are important questions Ministers have to answer
Why has Education not received attention until now, could more have been done?
Why do some of our GP’s have low confidence in the Health Strategy?
Why wasn’t our deteriorating public finances identified and policy responses developed sooner?
Its time for change
With change things government can improve by working differently and can regain public trust
I am standing for election to offer you a choice for change
I offer you all my experience as a States member and careers in private and public sectors.
I am an independent member; I decide on what I best for Jersey
I elected I will seek election to the Planning minister.
I ask you humbly to consider me for one of your votes as Senator
Thank You
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