John Le Fondré

Identifies present cost of living challenges as a key area needing focus.

"the present cost of living challenges (to name but a few)."

Focuses on economic recovery, diversification, and global positioning to support jobs.

"the future diversification of the economy; ... Jersey increasingly has to present itself in a global context, both to face off challenges, and also to support the economy, the Island identity, and ultimately jobs."

Notes investment in education as a key area financed by waste reduction.

"There has been a lot of investment into key areas (including education and health). Much has been financed by reducing waste (so far by approx. £70m p.a.)."

Highlights substantial increase in mental health funding and ongoing need for support in adult, CAMHS, and community services.

"Funding for Mental Health has increased substantially during my time as Chief Minister. Again, it will take time for that investment to bear fruit, but adult mental health, CAMHS and community schemes will continue to need support."

Acknowledges more work is needed on housing while noting progress with brownfield sites and pipeline.

"I know there is more to do on housing. There IS hope. We have unlocked brownfield sites; there are thousands of homes in the construction pipeline; and we have taken a stance on external buy-to-let."

Supports decisive handling of immigration with flexibility on work permits and industry.

"We must grasp the nettle as to how we handle immigration but with flexibility regarding work permits and industry."

Notes investments in key areas financed by waste reduction and building rainy day fund.

"There has been a lot of investment into key areas (including education and health). Much has been financed by reducing waste (so far by approx. £70m p.a.)."

Continues to support low, broad and simple tax principles alongside fiscal measures like debt repayment and refinancing.

"‘Low, broad and simple’ are the basic tax principles I continue to support."