ST SAVIOUR NO. 1
Are you standing for re-election in May? Yes/No Yes.
Do you believe there will be a better or worse voter turnout than normal and why?
Deputy
Jeremy Martin Macon
Generally I think voter turn out will be the same - between 40-45% of registered voters in Jersey who are already in the habit of voting, are generally within a certain age bracket and also generally of a right wing perspective. Those that don't vote often appear to lack the motivation to do so and refuse to take personal responsibility (voting is a right AND a duty). Often the non-voters say they don't like the candidates that are standing (not necessarily having done any research) and if this is the case then they should proactively encourage a candidate that they can support to stand for election. This is precisely what happened to me.
Would the election be more or less effective if it was fought by political parties?
Political parties would simplify the system for the electorate; if there were 3-4 parties this would remove complexities, reduce the number of manifestos to just the party manifestos rather than that of each individual candidate. On the other hand, people in Jersey value having independent candidates to challenge the system and won't just tow the party line.
What issues do you believe will be most prominent in ST HELIER NO. 1 Are you standing for re-election in May? Yes/No
Yes I will be standing as long as I stay healthy and people want me to stand.
Do you believe there will be a better or worse voter turnout than normal and why?
Turn out will be about the same but will probably look worse as the Greffe have a great drive to get as many peopled registered so they can vote. In turn if they do not use their vote the turnout is worse.
Deputy Judith Ann Martin
Would the election be more or less effective if it was fought by political parties?
There are Members of the States who have similar views on a variety of subjects, however coordinating that into a political party is not easy but there could be a middle way which I would like to look take a closer look at.
What issues do you believe will be most prominent in the election, and what are your
ST PETER Are you standing for re-election in May? Yes/No
It is too early for me to respond fully so I will not take part but thank you for the offer.
the election, and what are your suggested solutions in brief?
Protecting the taxpayer and middle Jersey - from the outset my number one priority has been to represent the taxpayer and middle Jersey as no-one else appeared to particularly represent these two groups. I consider every proposition that comes before the States Assembly with regard to the impact it will have on these groups and vote accordingly e.g. the proposed unfair health tax and the waste water charge.
Population and Migration - I have always stood on a platform to introduce an Australian points based style system; importing the skills that the Island needs and being able to limit and manage the time individuals can stay here.
Housing - the above policy aims to tackle some of the demand side so in order to tackle the supply side I feel that the home deposit scheme should be reintroduced (with stringent conditions) for first time buyers as this assisted many people who could afford to pay the monthly repayments but struggled to save for a deposit to purchase a property. This would not require swathes of green fields to be rezoned and might encourage developers to get on and develop many of the banked brown field sites that already have planning permission.
Education - from the outset I have fought for proper funding for our university and vocational students through a students loan scheme and an enhanced means tested grant scheme.
suggested solutions in brief?
Population overarches many of the future States decisions. We need to decide who we need here how we will accommodate them and then deal with the practical issues that the number will lead to. Under this is housing and the supply and demand being the real issue. Although the saying about “affordable housing” is being more widely used, what does it really mean. In Jersey there are many thousands of people who cannot afford the rent for the homes they live in – these facts are supported by the circa £30 million paid by Social Security towards rents in both the public and private sector.
In order to address some of the real issues the whole of the Island’s existing housing stock needs to be examined in great detail. We need to look at who owns these homes are they getting unfair tax breaks if they do not live in the Island. As I say there are many issues. Also is the £30 million being put to the best use or could some of this money help people onto the first step of the ladder and out of the benefit system. That’s another piece of work I would like to be seen done as soon as possible.
Deputy Kristina Moore
Protecting your property for the future
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Tel: 01534 767887
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