| Candidate Total | 5011 votes |
|---|---|
| St Helier | 1310 |
| St Brelade | 814 |
| St Saviour | 677 |
| St Clement | 546 |
| St Peter | 319 |
| St Lawrence | 306 |
| Grouville | 255 |
| St Ouen | 199 |
| St Martin | 198 |
| Trinity | 147 |
| St John | 143 |
| St Mary | 97 |
Name: Montfort Tadier
Age: 29
Place of birth: Jersey
Address: 66 Don Farm, St Brelade
Family: Son of Janine and Louis Tadier, St Brelade
Education: Les Quennevais: Hautlieu: Humboldt University, Berlin: University of Sheffield,
BA (Hons) modern languages
Occupation: Translator
Hobbies/interests: Music, sports, travel, politics
Election platform:
I am fundamentally opposed to GST. It is an extra burden to all at this time of economic hardship. I am particularly concerned about its impact on young families and senior citizens. Taxing food and essential items is immoral and I will lead moves to have it abolished.
Electoral and governmental reforms are imperative if Jersey is to regain its respectability in the eyes of the world. We should make key reforms before we are forced to do so from outside. Similarly, our judiciary should have the sensitivity and humility to request the presence of independent UK judges to oversee the current child abuse inquiry. I support calls for a general election, with all politicians standing down together. I pledge to stand down at the next election and I invite the other five Senators to do the same.
I am concerned at the type of ‘playground’ politics that currently dominates in Jersey. People are tired of it. We need to refocus on policies not personalities. I believe that if anything is to change, women must play a greater role in the make up makeup of the States. We should also encourage greater political participation from young people and all Jersey residents.
Proposers: Mike Sheldrake, Jason Cronin, Hazel Forrest, Lucille Monks, Robert Whitley, Marco da Silva, Katherine Duckworth, Anne Birbeck, Noella Gallichan and Carolyn May.
Nomination speech:
Proposer Mike Sheldrake said that Time4Change campaigner Montfort Tadier was the perfect candidate for difficult times. He said that the elections were the most significant for more than 50 years, in view of rising inflation topped by the 3% GST, an inefficient government and politicians who were out of touch with voters. Mr Tadier, he said, was a man of courage who was not afraid to ask difficult questions. He said that the 29-year-old had worked in a number of countries but had an abiding interest and love for his home Island of Jersey. Mr Sheldrake added that his candidate had proven business acumen and had established a successful translation business. He was also one of the organisers behind the recent anti-GST demonstrations and had raised funds to support the victims of the historical child abuse inquiry. Mr Sheldrake added that Mr Tadier stood for transparency, humanity and leadership.
Contact details:
Email: m_tadier@hotmail.com
Tel: 744358 Mobile: 07797 844444
