Why bother voting?
A good question. It seems that politicians generally have never been held in lower esteem in Jersey. People say things like, "They're all as bad as each other;" "Nothing ever changes;" What's the point? They don't listen, anyway."
Elect Jersey 2005 takes a more positive view! We believe that there are skilful and talented independent politicians already in the States, and that new ones can be elected at the 2005 elections. We also believe that it's the responsibility of the electorate to ensure that our elected representatives serve us well, by watching them, keeping them informed and asking them questions. But no-one has a right to whinge if they chose not to exercise their vote.
The 2005 elections are the most important to take place in Jersey for two generations. After the elections the States will appoint Jersey’s first ever executive government – the Council of Ministers. (Read the new States of Jersey "Guide to Ministerial Government in Jersey" here.) The island faces economic, political and social challenges unprecedented since the second world war.
Do you care who represents you? Are you going to let it all happen without your vote?
The States Statistics Unit estimates that approximately 68,000 adult islanders should be eligible to vote this year based on data from the 2001 census. The last time an election was held in Jersey (March 2004) 48,671 people registered to vote - only 71.5% of those eligible - and in the end just over 25% did cast their vote.
Is it right for a minority of voters to determine Jersey’s political future?
"If the aim of the Waterfront development is to provide something that the people of Jersey want, then the incentive of profit is a more efficient and flexible way of providing this"
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