Marcus Troy is the current Connétable of St. Clement, elected in July last year, seeking re-election for a further four-year term. His platform emphasizes parish-level priorities including mental health and wellbeing, poverty alleviation, protecting green fields from overdevelopment, traffic management, and improving parish estates. He focuses on 'Parish Matters First' with initiatives like drop-in services and community support.
Issue PositionsAI-extracted
Supports providing aid to those in poverty amid rising costs.
Provide food hampers, food vouchers and fuel vouchers weekly
“We also support the Grace Trust and our community services in providing food hampers and food vouchers and fuel vouchers on a weekly basis.”
Committed to defending green fields from development.
Defend green fields against new 10-year plan
“we must be diligent moving forward as there will be a new 10-year plan in future.”
Actively supports expanding mental health services through parish initiatives.
Set up Special Quiet Lounge drop-in service in September
“In the Parish we are on the cusp of setting up a Special Quiet Lounge drop-in service monitored by professionals. this is due to start in September.”
Set up mobile talking service with Community Police
“To run with this with our Community Police and parish services and I are looking at setting up a mobile talking service”
Take on two allotments for special needs
“We have already taken on two allotments ready to go for the benefit of people who either cannot afford the money and or have a special need.”
Opposes large-scale developments to protect green fields.
Oppose large scale developments
“We are completely against large scale developments”
Identify owners of fields and glass houses
“currently working with States depts., to identify who owns any fields and glass houses in the Parish to keep a watchful eye on their intentions.”
Plans to upgrade and make Parish Hall and estates more efficient and income-generating.
Address Parish Hall regulation standards and increase usage
“The Parish Hall is underused but is also currently not up to various regulation standards. This must be addressed”
Make Parish Estate generate more income
“come out with a Parish Estate that generates more income and is future proof for years to come.”
Working on comprehensive review of traffic, speed limits, and parking.
Conduct parishioners consultation on traffic issues
“were about to go to Parishioners consultation but have been halted during this election process.”
Marcus Troy
Candidate for Connétable in St. Clement
Firstly, I must start by saying what an absolute privilege it has been to serve as your Constable since July last year and thank you all for putting your trust in me. I believe I have now served my apprenticeship and offer my services for a further term of four years.
TOP PRIORITY.
Mental Health and Wellbeing.
States Departments and Charities are swamped by the volume of current need across the Island. In the Parish we are on the cusp of setting up a Special Quiet Lounge drop-in service monitored by professionals. this is due to start in September.