Carla Jardim
Carla Jardim has declared her intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Deputies Election in District 6, representing Reform Jersey. \[jerseyeveningpost.com\]
Carla Jardim, born in Jersey to Portuguese parents, attended local schools and the University of Oxford, and has worked in charity, higher education, and public sectors. Standing as Reform Jersey candidate for Deputy of St Helier South, she aims to address growing inequality, support an aging population, and create opportunities for all. Her platform emphasizes investment in St Helier, honest approaches to cost of living via tax, housing, and childcare, and better childcare and lifelong learning access.
Issue PositionsAI-extracted
Pledges honest and decisive use of tax, housing, and childcare levers sustainably.
Use tax, housing, childcare levers sustainably
“be honest about the levers Jersey has to address the cost of living – tax, housing, childcare costs – and use them in a sustainable, effective way”
Seeks to build a diverse economy to support aging population and families.
"build a diverse economy to support us all."
Advocates for building specific schools in St Helier and better access to lifelong learning.
Support building of the Gas Place school
“I will support the building of the Gas Place school”
Support the Rouge Bouillon replacement
“and the Rouge Bouillon replacement”
Campaign for better access to lifelong learning
“I will campaign for better access to affordable high-quality childcare and lifelong learning”
Ensures inclusion of amenity space in Havre des Pas Shoreline Management Plan.
Ensure Havre des Pas Shoreline Plan includes amenity space
“I will ensure that the Havre des Pas Shoreline Management Plan includes the amenity space that is so urgently needed in the area”
Supports building on Reform Jersey's legacy of reducing GP fees.
"Reform Jersey has reduced GP fees, introduced free childcare for 2- to 3-year-olds, and helped protect tenants. If elected, I will build on this legacy."
Identifies housing as a key lever for addressing cost of living and supports building on tenant protections.
"tax, housing, childcare costs – and use them in a sustainable, effective way."
Campaigns for better access to affordable high-quality childcare and builds on free childcare introduction.
Campaign for better access to affordable high-quality childcare
“I will campaign for better access to affordable high-quality childcare”
Identifies tax as a key lever for sustainably addressing cost of living.
"the levers Jersey has to address the cost of living – tax, housing, childcare costs"
Carla Jardim
Candidate for Deputy St. Helier South
I was born in Jersey to Portuguese parents and attended Rouge Bouillon, Haute Vallée and Hautlieu Schools before studying at the University of Oxford.
This journey is unusual in our Island, but it shouldn’t be: more people in Jersey should be able to achieve their potential and live a decent life.
I have spent 13 years working in the charity, higher education and public sectors, including seven years in the UK. I grew up in town and have lived in St Helier South since returning to Jersey in 2019, and at Havre des Pas since 2021, where I am regular user of the Lido. Through my paid work with Government (and my voluntary work with young women) I’ve seen first-hand that Jersey is becoming increasingly unequal.