A stronger Jersey, built together

WHY I’M STANDING FOR SENATOR

As a parent, grandparent and community member, I believe we all share a responsibility to build a stronger, fairer island for future generations. We can only achieve this by pulling together and sharing common goals. It is about practical solutions and collective effort. Jersey is a special place, but it’s not without its challenges. The answer is not division or blame. It’s about working together with purpose, honesty and determination. If you vote for me, you are voting for:

  • Experience rooted in community
  • A practical, people-focused approach
  • A commitment to future generations

I’m Jersey-born with family that reaches across France, UK, Ireland, Kenya and Australia. That is why I believe something fundamental: Jersey is strongest when we recognise that we are all part of a shared story, built from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

THE KEY ISSUES FACING JERSEY

  1. Cost of Living. A fair society is one where people can afford to live, not just survive.
  2. Opportunities for Young People. Young people must be given the chance to thrive. If we invest in young people, we invest in Jersey’s future.
  3. Responsible Financial Management. We must take a practical, honest approach to public finances.
  4. The “Tripod” Approach. Jersey works best when three key sectors, government, commerce and charities work together.
  5. Reducing Waste and Improving Efficiency. We must take a hard look at how systems operate. Efficiency is not about cutting services. It’s about delivering them better.

A LIFE OF SERVICE

I became the first male in Jersey to qualify for a NNEB qualification, going on to achieve higher-level Child Care qualifications. My career in early years, childcare and education settings included Head Start Nursery, Centrepoint, Charlie Farley’s Nursery and Rouge Bouillon School.

I have been the Bosdet Foundation Charity Manager for the past 12 years. The Foundation has given me a deep understanding of the real level of need in our community, and the incredible work being delivered every day by children’s charities, often with limited resources, but compassion and ingenuity.

With community at my core, I am also founder and long-standing chair of the Jersey Aquatic Rescue Club, chair of directors of Jersey Community Transport, Community First Responder.

These experiences have given me something invaluable: A real, grounded understanding of island life, its strengths, its challenges, and its people.

MY COMMITMENT TO YOU

If elected, I will:

  • Work collaboratively with businesses, charities and government
  • Focus on practical, achievable solutions

My ambition is to serve as Minister for Children and Families. I believe by supporting children and families today, we build a stronger Jersey tomorrow.

Names of Proposers and Seconders

  1. Michael Alexander Graham
  2. Isobel Kerr Hamon
  3. Andrew James Scott-Miller
  4. Marion Louise Harvey
  5. Rachel Rebecca Wright
  6. Elizabeth Bichard de la Haye
  7. Keith Charles de la Haye
  8. Matthew Phillip Smith
  9. Carrie-Anne Smith
  10. Emily Shingles