Election 2008

In my first four years in the States of Guernsey, I have endeavoured to keep my promises of 2004, and I have worked to uphold the three key principles of:

Personal and Public Security
Equality of Opportunity
Responsibility of Government

And I have served on the:

Home Dept. - elected Minister in March 2007
Government Business Plan Project Team
Social Security Dept.
Public Sector Remuneration Committee
plus a number of additional working parties and Policy Council steering groups.

Prior to 2004, I was head teacher of St. Martin’s Primary School for twenty-two years.

Over the last four years, as a member of the States of Deliberation, I have strived to research all matters in order to make the right judgments.

For Guernsey to fund quality health services for all, high standards of education for young people and to take firm action against crime and the causes of crime, plus all the other public services, it is vitally important that we ensure our wealth generating sources are kept strong.

I voted for 'zero-ten' because, after consulting with many knowledgeable people, I was convinced that there was no long term viable alternative for safeguarding our economy and people's jobs.

If we, the community of Guernsey, do not earn, we cannot invest in our public services.

My targets for the next House are:

Appoint sufficient officers to maintain Community Policing
Upgrade the airport runway and associated safety equipment
Build solid waste and sewage treatment plants
Provide quality secondary school buildings for all island students
Improve mental health facilities and support services
Secure nursery education for all pre-school children
Obtain renewable energy sources from the strong currents around our shores.

With your backing, I shall continue to be a hardworking full time deputy, totally committed to attending all States and associated meetings.