Alex Curtis
Alex Curtis is the current Deputy of District 8 and was first elected to the States of Jersey in 2022. Alex Curtis has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Deputies Election in District 8. \[jerseyeveningpost.com\]
Alex Curtis, a St. Clement native who works at Microsoft and owns La Côte Distillery, is standing as Deputy for St. Clement with BetterWay2022. He seeks a government that prioritizes islanders' interests through suitable housing, environmental protection, cost management, and economic diversification. His platform emphasizes living within means, family-friendly housing standards, sustainable practices, and inclusive health and education investments.
Issue PositionsAI-extracted
Addressed food security through questionnaire, signaling concern for food affordability and household cost pressures.
"2022 SCOOP Food Security Questionnaire"
Advocates living within means, economic diversification away from single sector dependence, and easing operations for local businesses.
"Jersey should diversify its economy, be less dependent on a single sector, make things easier for local businesses"
Supports investment in vocational training and collaboration with businesses for work experience and reskilling.
"Jersey should invest in the future for all islanders, including vocational training, and work closely with businesses to create more opportunities for work experience and reskilling."
Commits to protecting the natural environment, reducing development impacts, and ensuring sustainability in energy, transport, and population.
Keep remaining fields and open spaces
“We must keep our remaining fields and open spaces.”
Calls for more affordable and proactive health services with a feasible care model for the ageing population.
"We should have more affordable, proactive health services for all islanders."
Opposes large developments in St. Clement and conversions of family homes to flats while advocating for higher minimum size standards.
Oppose large housing developments in St. Clement
“St. Clement should not have to take more large housing developments.”
Prevent converting family houses to flats
“We must also keep houses that are suitable for families and not just convert these to flats.”
Increase minimum standards for property size
“increased minimum standards for size with properties designed to ensure islanders can enjoy a good quality of life.”
Encourages active and sustainable transport with improvements for different users and easier public transport.
"We should encourage active/sustainable transport, make improvements to support different users, and provide easier public transport across the island"
Alex Curtis
Candidate for Deputy St. Clement
Why am I standing?
I believe we need a government that can represent islanders’ best interests, provide suitable housing, protect the environment, and manage its costs.
Each vote in the States can help determine the best path for Jersey. I believe in respect for others, fairness and living within our means. I would use my votes to support these values.
We must be able to work together which is why I am a member of BetterWay2022.
My background
I grew up in St. Clement which was my home for over twenty years. It is still my family’s home and I hope to return to the parish.
Data sources (2)
2022 Deputies Election
Deputy of District 8 · 22nd June 2022 · 3 seats
Stood for Better Way
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Curtisthis candidate | Better Way | 1,485 | 59.8% |
| 2 | Barbara Ward | Independent | 1,415 | 57% |
| 3 | Sir Philip Bailhache | Advance Jersey | 1,251 | 50.4% |
| 4 | Karen Wilson | Independent | 979 | 39.4% |
| 5 | Ken Addison | Reform Jersey | 929 | 37.4% |
| 6 | Lindsay Ash | Jersey Alliance | 779 | 31.4% |
| 7 | Sir Mark Boleat | Jersey Alliance | 721 | 29% |