Richard Vibert
Richard Vibert is the current Connétable of St Peter and was first elected to the States of Jersey in 2018. Richard Vibert has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Connétables Election in St Peter. \[jerseyeveningpost.com\]
Richard Vibert is a former farmer standing as Connétable for St. Peter, emphasizing a strong work ethic with over 70 hours weekly. He raises concerns about the new hospital's high costs, States' poor decision-making framework, neglected public buildings, departmental silos, and lack of communication. He pledges to advance St. John parish projects including first-time buyer homes, school playground, car park, and pavements, while promoting the parochial system.
Issue PositionsAI-extracted
Acknowledges challenges and supports moving towards the Living Wage.
"The cost of living is challenging, and the next Assembly must move towards the Living Wage"
Will advance the parish school playground project.
Push forward the school playground project as fast as possible
“I will push forward as fast as I can ... the School playground”
Supports proactive carbon reduction measures and future initiatives like renewable energy and recycled materials.
"the Parish have taken proactive steps to reduce our Carbon footprint: - we use new low emission fuels in all Parish vehicles;"
Strongly supports a new hospital but concerned about excessive costs and calls for a more stringent process.
"My biggest concern is the new Hospital. The cost to me appears too high... I strongly support a New Hospital as our Health is of paramount importance, but believe a more stringent process should be put in place."
Commits to accelerating two ongoing first-time buyer homes projects in the parish.
Push forward two current first-time buyer homes projects as fast as possible
“I will push forward as fast as I can the two current projects for first time buyer homes”
Concerned about States' decision-making framework, neglected buildings, departmental silos, and poor communication; will promote parochial system.
Defend and strongly promote the parochial system
“I will defend and strong promote our fantastic Parochial system”
Will advance parish car park and submit village pavement network to Island Plan.
Push forward the Parish Car Park project as fast as possible
“I will push forward as fast as I can ... the Parish Car Park”
Submit network of pavements and pathways to next Island Plan
“I am currently looking forward to submitting to the next Island Plan, a network of pavements and pathways linking all parts of the village”
Richard Vibert
Candidate for Connétable in St. Peter
Work Ethics
I will work to the very best of my ability for the Parish and Parishioners of St John and the Island as a whole. I currently work over 70 hours a week which as a former farmer is normal.
Areas of Concern
1. My biggest concern is the new Hospital. The cost to me appears too high and is putting the Island in debt for future generations. I strongly support a New Hospital as our Health is of paramount importance, but believe a more stringent process should be put in place. 2. I have a serious concern about the failure of States to put in place a framework for decision making for any projects it undertakes. As a result decisions are made on “gut feelings” instead carefully considered evidence. 3. I would like to see the States tackle the problem of poorly maintained buildings. It is embarrassing that so many publically owned buildings are simply neglected. 4. The silo workings of the States and the desperate failure by Departments not to talk to each other. There are also issues within Departments where one half of a Department simply does not know what the other half is doing. 5. The lack of communication both between the States Members and between States Departments. The Council of Ministers (or Executive as they like to call themselves) do not keep Scrutiny or the rest of the Assembly informed. This means constructive debate cannot take place because important information is not shared.
Data sources (3)
2022 Connétables Election
Connétable of St Peter · 22nd June 2022 · 1 seat
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Vibertthis candidate | Independent | 1,150 | — |
| 2 | None of the Above | N/A | 278 | — |
2018 Connétables Election
Connétable of St Peter · 16th May 2018 · 1 seat