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Catherine Curtis

DeputySt Helier CentralReform Jersey

Catherine Curtis is the current Deputy of District 5 and a member of Reform Jersey. She was first elected to the States of Jersey in 2022. Catherine Curtis has declared her intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Deputies Election in District 5, representing Reform Jersey. \[jerseyeveningpost.com\]

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Catherine Curtis is a Reform Jersey candidate for Deputy of St. Helier Central, with a background in business ownership, care work, fostering, and voluntary roles. A social democrat, she prioritizes family, business, and community. Her platform focuses on addressing housing affordability, cost of living pressures, business opportunities, support for children and older people, and health service reforms.

Issue PositionsAI-extracted

Cost of living
Medium

Highlights high cost of living due to GST on essentials, reducing disposable income and economic stimulation.

"Cost of living – with GST added to already expensive essentials, cost of living is too high."
Economy
Has proposalsMedium

Supports openness to sustainable business opportunities to allow people to pursue aspirations.

"Business – everyone should have the opportunity to follow their aspirations. Jersey needs to be open to sustainable business opportunities"
Education
Medium

Criticizes low education spending and calls for more urgent assistance for children in crisis and examination of free nursery for two-year-olds.

"Children – Jersey’s education spend is too low. We need more assistance available for children in crisis, urgently, and should examine the potential for extending free nursery care to two year olds."
Environment
Medium

Supports environmental protection as a Reform Jersey member.

"member of Reform Jersey"
Healthcare
Has proposalsHigh

Urgently calls for a health ombudsman, reining in new hospital debt, and thorough assessment of the new Care Model.

  • Introduce health ombudsman

    an ombudsman is urgently needed.

  • Reign in proposed huge debt for new hospital

    The proposed huge debt for the new hospital needs reigning in.

Housing
High

Raises concerns about unaffordability for first-time buyers, renters, and families unable to upsize, and calls for more sheltered housing for older people.

  • Provide more quality sheltered housing

    We need more quality sheltered housing.

Public services
Medium

Supports expansion of public services and government accountability.

"member of Reform Jersey"
Tax
Medium

Supports progressive taxation as part of Reform Jersey's platform.

"member of Reform Jersey"
Transport
Medium

Prioritises urban transport infrastructure as St Helier District 5 deputy.

"Deputy of District 5"
Original Manifesto

Catherine Curtis

Candidate for Deputy St. Helier Central

I am standing for election as Deputy of St. Helier Central as a Reform Jersey candidate.

The three priorities in my life are: Family . Business . Community .

Born and educated in Jersey, I have lived here most of my life, apart from six years living in Spain and England. I appreciate how lovely Jersey is, and in many ways it’s a great place to live. I have a first class Degree, and a Diploma in International Environmental Policy.

I am very lucky to have five amazing children; my youngest is almost 16 years old.

I founded and own two local businesses, and I’m the founder of an international brand which has won multiple design awards. It was listed in Sir Richard Branson’s top twenty UK and Irish businesses. I stepped down as Managing Director in 2020, and a new team took over. I gained great knowledge and experience while running this venture, learning much about management, negotiation, and risk.

Election history1 election

2022 Deputies Election

Deputy of District 5 · 22nd June 2022 · 4 seats

Stood for Reform Jersey

✓ Elected
#CandidatePartyVotes%
1Carina AlvesReform Jersey96162.7%
2Rob WardReform Jersey93761.1%
3Catherine Curtisthis candidateReform Jersey84755.3%
4Lyndsay FelthamReform Jersey83654.5%
5Geoff SouthernReform Jersey73447.9%
6John BakerIndependent52434.2%
7Neil KilbeyIndependent43628.4%
8Chris TanguyJersey Alliance43028%
9Julie WallmanAdvance Jersey35823.4%
1,533 votes cast5,284 registered voters29% turnout