Dear Elector,
The resignation of Zoe Cameron has taken us all by surprise. Now my work on the land use plan 2016 and planning law reform which I have completed during the past year for the people of Alderney has been approved by their States and succession arrangements in place, I have announced my candidacy in the Senatorial by- election to our States.
By its actions our Council of Ministers has proved itself out of touch with the people. It has appeared isolated, pursuing policies and making decisions without demonstrating the required balance between leadership and regard for public opinion. There seems to be a bunker mentality. The Council of Ministers decisions have been defended at all costs by a well-resourced PR machine and some back benchers with an eye on their own political careers. This emphasis on spin has eroded public confidence in government. We need a breath of fresh air in Jersey politics combining honesty with a restoration of the culture of independent thinking which Ministerial collective responsibility has undermined. I can offer that new direction.
There is only a very short term time remaining and there will be no time or opportunity for a learning curve in how to use the States procedures to influence policy and achieve change. The person elected will have only days to lodge amendments to the Council of Ministers proposed MTFP with its layers of tax increases , new and hidden charges and damaging front line service reductions, all of which will impact badly on middle Jersey. I have knowledge and experience of both sides of the government fence. I will be able to hit the ground running from the very first States sitting
I plan to publish my manifesto early next week. In the meantime anyone wishing to offer help in this election are requested to contact me on jhyoung@suakin.com or post a comment on my website www.johnhyoung.com including an email address and contact details. I will reply to all as soon as possible after next Tuesday’s nomination meeting.
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