The timing of Senator Zoe Cameron’s resignation yesterday from the States of Jersey two years into her four year election term was unexpected. Doing so on the last States day before the summer recess means the nomination meeting and Senatorial by- election is likely to be held during the peak holiday period of August and early September. The time to organise a campaign, funding and gather supporters to meet the great demands of an all island election is very limited . Those of us who lost out in 2014 election to Zoe and have since taken on new roles elsewhere which will need unwinding if we are to stand in the election have others to consult.
My plan , health and strength willing , is to stand in the 2018 Jersey elections and have arranged my Commitment in Alderney as the Islands Planning officer to be completed in May/ June 2017. The first phase of my work reforming Planning law and producing a new land use plan for the island have been completed . The second phase has another twelve months to run. There is a hold point , so I intend now to consult with my employer , family and supporters in Jersey. I will make a decision whether to stand in the by election shortly and just as soon the election timetable is announced
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