My Record
During my time in the States, I have acted to deliver on the aims I stated when I was elected. I have worked to contribute to good, evidence-based decision making while also helping parishioners with specific concerns or needs.
As Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee I have worked to ensure decisions are made with rigour and fairness, balancing the needs of new developments with the impacts on neighbours, the wider community and Jersey’s character.
In Scrutiny I’ve remained an active and engaged Member of the Assembly, working to bring support and challenge to debates, and have voted independently, consistently, and with my conscience.
Looking Forward
I still believe we need to live within our means as an island of around 100,000 people.
In Government, we must deliver public services with financial discipline to efficiently balance our spending. We need research-based solutions that best serve islanders and give public sector employees a positive working environment.
For the economy, we must support a vibrant, diverse private sector, for both employees and those running businesses. Government has a role to play, but it should not be overbearing.
In Planning, the new or revised Island Plan is our chance to deliver development more sustainably. We should ensure a balanced mix of homes and protect family houses. We must better protect employment land, including hotels, and need greater protections for the character of our island, especially green space in St. Clement.
Education and Health have seen significant increases in spending over the past four years. It’s now time to reflect and make sure this funding is spent wisely so that budgets and investment can be sustained into the future.
Jersey’s population should stay within our island’s means. Anyone who lives here should feel included and benefit from Jersey’s natural beauty, resources and safety. We must protect personal freedoms against overregulation to maintain and support what it means to live on our island.
We need politicians with the conviction to make changes. We must innovate where we can and never lose sight of what makes Jersey work: community, personal responsibility and simplicity – both in public services and in the economy. These important principles guide my decision making.
Having worked at Microsoft using data to solve real problems across Europe, the UK and Africa, I know the difference between evidence and assumption. I’ll keep applying that standard in the Assembly to push for an island grounded in common-sense, bringing a people-first attitude and approaching hard decisions with honesty and respect.
I hope you will support me to continue representing the people of St Clement and Jersey.
You can find more information and my CV at curtis.je, and my voting record at digitalstates.je.
Names of Proposers and Seconders
- Martin John Speller
- Joshua Rhys Thomas Dearing
- Laurence Curtis
- Terence John Le Main
- Mary Margaret Curtis
- Vivienne Ann Neil
- Jeremy Peter Neil
- Richard Plant Woodhouse
- Lisa Michelle Kendrick
- William Jack Robinson