15th October - Senators & Constables Elections
26th November - Deputies Elections

Senators - Paul Routier

Paul Routier

Senator Paul Routier, the Minister for Social Security, is also seeking re-election. He too joined the States as a deputy nine years ago and became a Senator in 2002.

He's proud of developing and overseeing the move from parish welfare to the new income support system, dropping prescription charges and getting legislation passed which gave workers benefits like the minimum wage.

He says if he was given another term as Senator he will continue to focus on social and health issues and thinks in particular long term care for the elderly needs to be looked at.

[ Source : BBC Jersey ]


Senator Paul Routier is standing for re-election.

The Social Security Minister is the eighth candidate to declare for the coming Senatorial polls. He was a St Helier No 1 Deputy from 1993 to 2002 and came third in the Senatorial election six years ago. Senator Routier, a member of the Council of Ministers whose main responsibility has been the introduction of the Income Support benefit package, said that he wanted to continue his 15 years in the States.

He said: "After serious reflection and consideration I have decided to allow my name to go forward in the elections for Senator on 15 October. Several people have asked me to continue to serve the Island for another term and having discussed with my family and business colleagues I have come to the conclusion that I am able to offer myself to the electorate for another term. I hope that I have shown that by my commitment to hard work and my ability to take on challenging tasks that I can fulfil the requirements of electorate as a Senator for the next term of office."

The Senator added that after six years in charge at Social Security he would be looking for a different ministerial role, saying that he wanted to stand for Health Minister. He has stood for the job twice before – he was beaten by Senator Stuart Syvret to the job in 2002, and by Senator Ben Shenton in the contest to replace Senator Syvret.

Aside from his ministerial role, Senator Routier also sits on the Overseas Aid Commission and the Waterfront Enterprise Board.

[ Source : This Is Jersey ]


Proposers

  • Michael Emmanuel
  • Martin Hebden
  • Marianne Sunier
  • Ron Satchell
  • Pat Davis
  • Michael Cotillard
  • Lesley L'Enfant
  • Jeanie Rice
  • Carl Blackmore
  • Claire Etienne

[ Source : Channel Online ]



Senatorial Nomination

Social Security Minister Paul Routier was nominated by Mike Emmanuel, who said that the 59-year-old had served in the States as a Deputy in St Helier No 1 for nine years, and as a Senator for the last six. Mr Emmanuel said that Senator Routier had three grown-up children, was still involved in the men's fashion business that he set up in 1975 and had a strong social conscience. During his States career, he added, Senator Routier had been president of the Social Security Committee and had sat on Finance and Economics, Housing and Sport, Leisure and Recreation. He added that in his last six-year term the Senator had introduced the Income Support benefit package, a minimum wage, mandatory time off for workers and protection from unfair dismissal – demonstrating both intelligence and energy. Mr Emmanuel said that the Senator was the president of Jersey Mencap, and the chairman of Les Amis.

[ Source : This Is Jersey ]



Election Manifesto - 200 Word Version

After 15 years of serving our Island, several electors have asked me to continue because of my ability to take on challenging tasks with enthusiasm, hard work and dedication. During the last six years I have been entrusted with the transformation of the benefit system. I successfully debated legislation which introduced the new Income Support Scheme which has helped many people to achieve a fair and equitable level of support. I was also pleased to make GP prescriptions free. If re-elected I would seek more community health screening and prevention through a co-ordinated provision between consultants, GPs and pharmacies.

The ageing population is one of the highest priorities that the Island faces and I would want to ensure that the value of the State pension is protected and also bring forward an equitable solution to ensure that the cost of long-term care for those who need it is supported. I recognise the importance of having a thriving and strong economy and believe that now we have made the major fiscal changes required, we can move forward with support for our industries. A strong economy must benefit the natural and built environment, together with the social needs of our Island.

[ Source : This Is Jersey ]


A video of Paul Routier's election manifesto is available on Channel Online



Election Manifesto - BBC Version

After 15 years of serving our island, several electors have asked me to continue because of my ability to take on challenging tasks with enthusiasm, hard work and dedication.

During the last six years I have been entrusted with the transformation of the benefit system. I successfully lead the debate which introduced the new income support scheme, which has helped many people to achieve a fair and equitable level of support.

I was also pleased to be able to make GP subscriptions free for everyone, and also recently persuade the States to support my proposal to increase the winter fuel allowance by 28%.

My commitment to develop the employment legislation has put in place protection for workers with minimum standards, and this has also been balanced with a fair structure which guides employees and employers to resolve differences without the recourse to industrial action.

I hope that I have shown that I have the ability to focus on real issues and take forward positive suggestions to the States.

If re-elected I would want to see progress with community health screening and prevention though a co-ordinated provision between consultants, GPs and pharmacies.

The ageing population is one of the highest priorities that the island faces, and I want to ensure that the value of the State pension is protected.

With regard to long term care I would bring forward an insurance based system which would help people to afford any care but also be able to retain their homes.

I recognise the importance of having a thriving and buoyant economy, and believe that now we have made the major fiscal changes required we can now move forward with support for all our industries.

A strong economy must benefit the natural and built environment together with the social needs of our community. I want to ensure that the environment wins out across the island, but especially at Plemont and the south east coast Ramsar site.

During my time in the States I hope I have shown that I have a strong social conscience backed up with a real understanding of the need to have a strong economy.

As a businessman who has been involved for over 30 years with voluntary organisations, campaigning and providing services for people with learning disabilities, I hope that I have shown a true commitment to serve our island.

I believe that I can provide a sound, commonsense approach to the issues facing Jersey, and I have the ability to debate and fight for the environment, the economy and social issues.

If you would like me to continue to serve our island, please vote Paul Routier.

An audio version of this election manifesto is available from BBC Jersey

[ Source : BBC Jersey ]


A video of Paul Routier's election manifesto is available on Channel Online



Biography

Age: 58

Place of birth: Jersey

Family: Married 37 years to Pauline and we have three sons Simon, Adam and Thomas.

Education: Vauxhall Primary School and De la Salle College

Employment: Fashion retail business, established own business in 1974 of which I am currently chairman and managing director

Occupation: States Member

Hobbies/Interests: Voluntary work campaigning and providing services for people with learning difficulties, playing table tennis at league level and representing Jersey, aiming to run fourth London marathon to raise funds for Jersey Mencap, photography, cycling and walking.

[ Source : This Is Jersey ]


Electoral History

Was elected as Deputy for St Helier number two in 1993 and served for three terms (nine years) before being elected as Senator in 2002.

Voluntary Work

Paul Routier is heavily involved in working to support those with learning difficulties including the charities Jersey Mencap and Les Amis Incorporated.

He is a school governor of De La Salle College, Jersey.

Parish Municipality

Paul Routier is Procureur for the Vingtaine de la Ville of St. Helier.

[ Source : Wikipedia ]



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