Election 2008

It is now 14 years since I was first elected as a member of the States of Guernsey representing the Vale Parishioners. With so many members leaving the Government I hope if re-elected to use my experience to give some continuity and stability towards the well being of the island.

Population

Everything we do revolves around population and like others I have seen the island population increase. There have been some benefits but equally there are downsides. We must be extremely careful that the quality of life which we have enjoyed over the years is not tarnished through over-population.

With the States agreeing to a growth strategy alongside the decision not to increase population there needs to be a system implemented to monitor and ensure population numbers are not left to creep up unaccounted for. 

Government Business Plan

We now have a base for our Government Business Plan, the next stage will be to incorporate priorities, costings, timings and monitoring.

Zero 10

I voted against the Zero 10 strategy as I felt it was wrong that the population will be asked annually to dig deeper in their pockets to fill the black hole. The next States will need to look at ways to adjust some of this burden from the individual taxpayer. Those living here will still expect the services and facilities that they have become accustomed to.

Pensions

At a recent States debate some members of the Government suggested it is appropriate to dip into the States pension fund to balance the States books. The States pension fund must be protected

Contact

If you wish to discuss any of the above or ask questions on other issues please do not hesitate to contact me on 255984, email marylowe@cwgsy.net or through my website www.marylowe.gg where my full manifesto is published.