Steve Pallett
Steve Pallett is a former States Member, first elected to the States of Jersey in 2011. Steve Pallett has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Connétables Election in St Brelade. \[bailiwickexpress.com\]
Steve Pallett is seeking re-election as Deputy for St. Brelade, with experience as former Connetable, Progress Party leader in coalition with Jersey Liberal Conservatives, and past roles in government including sports minister and Assistant Health Minister. He focuses on holding ministers accountable, prudent spending, supporting vulnerable groups amid inflation and inequality, accessible housing, and improvements to mental health and rehabilitation services. His platform emphasizes recovery from pandemic, Brexit, and economic challenges while highlighting past achievements like sports strategies and facility developments.
Issue PositionsAI-extracted
Prioritizes reducing inequality and supporting those facing financial difficulties due to rising costs and inflation.
"Costs have increased dramatically causing rising inflation so reducing the widening inequality and supporting businesses is a priority"
Supports businesses to ensure all benefit from the successful economy amid financial difficulties.
"supporting businesses is a priority to ensure all can benefit from our successful economy."
Prioritises coastal and local environmental protection representing St Brelade parish.
"Intention to stand in 2026 Connétables Election in St Brelade"
Commits to improving mental health services, reducing waiting times, and advocating for better rehabilitation facilities.
Continue to improve adult and children's mental health services and reduce waiting times
“I will continue to ensure adult and childrens mental health services are improved and waiting times reduced.”
Reinstate rehabilitation services to Samares Ward at Overdale
“my States proposition to reinstate rehabilitation services to Samares Ward at Overdale”
Fight for a fit for purpose rehabilitation facility for islanders
“I promise I will continue to fight for a fit for purpose rehabilitation facility for islanders in need.”
Views accessible and affordable housing as essential to future population stability.
"Accessible and affordable housing is essential to future population stability."
Pushes for accountability of ministers, prudent spending, and development of sports facilities including a new skatepark.
Commit government to building a new skatepark at Les Quennevais Sports Centre
“My States proposition to commit government to building a new skatepark at Les Quennevais Sports Centre”
Amend Bridging Island Plan to implement St.Brelades Bay Improvement Plan
“I recently amended the Bridging Island Plan to implement a ‘St.Brelades Bay Improvement Plan’”
Focuses on parish infrastructure including roads and local transport as Connétable.
"Connétable of St Brelade; former States Member"
Steve Pallett
Candidate for Deputy St. Brelade
I will be seeking re-election as a Deputy in St.Brelade. I have the necessary experience, energy and leadership skills that will be needed to guide the parish and the island through the undoubtedly difficult times ahead as we look to recover from the effects of the pandemic , Brexit and the political instability in Eastern Europe.
As leader of the Progress Party and as part of the coalition with the Jersey Liberal Conservatives, we must ensure that Ministers and their civil servants are accountable for their actions and that we return to the prudent spending of the past.
Data sources (2)
2022 Deputies Election
Deputy of District 2 · 22nd June 2022 · 3 seats
Stood for The Progress Party
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Helen Miles | Independent | 2,370 | 75.5% |
| 2 | Moz Scott | Independent | 1,785 | 56.9% |
| 3 | Dr Jonathan Renouf | Independent | 1,782 | 56.8% |
| 4 | Montfort Tadier | Reform Jersey | 1,503 | 47.9% |
| 5 | Steve Pallettthis candidate | The Progress Party | 1,328 | 42.3% |
| 6 | Nigel Jones | Reform Jersey | 888 | 28.3% |
| 7 | Steve Bailey | The Progress Party | 662 | 21.1% |
| 8 | James Corbett KC | Jersey Alliance | 421 | 13.4% |
| 9 | Karl Busch | Independent | 162 | 5.2% |
2018 Senators Election
Senator · 16th May 2018 · 8 seats
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tracey Vallois | Independent | 15,518 | 57.4% |
| 2 | Kristina Moore | Independent | 15,292 | 56.5% |
| 3 | John Le Fondré | Independent | 14,214 | 52.6% |
| 4 | Lyndon Farnham | Independent | 12,417 | 45.9% |
| 5 | Steve Pallettthis candidate | Independent | 12,114 | 44.8% |
| 6 | Ian Gorst | Independent | 12,068 | 44.6% |
| 7 | Sarah Ferguson | Independent | 11,297 | 41.8% |
| 8 | Sam Mézec | Reform Jersey | 11,007 | 40.7% |
| 9 | Moz Scott | Independent | 10,884 | 40.2% |
| 10 | Anthony Lewis | Independent | 10,709 | 39.6% |
| 11 | Simon Brée | Independent | 10,529 | 38.9% |
| 12 | Gerard Baudains | Independent | 6,341 | 23.4% |
| 13 | Gordon Troy | Independent | 4,695 | 17.4% |
| 14 | Frank Luce | Independent | 2,279 | 8.4% |
| 15 | Gino Risoli | Independent | 1,401 | 5.2% |
| 16 | Philip Maguire | Independent | 976 | 3.6% |
| 17 | Stevie Ocean | Independent | 953 | 3.5% |
2014 Connétables Election
Connétable of St Brelade · 15th October 2014 · 1 seat
2011 Connétables Election
Connétable of St Brelade · 7th September 2011 · 1 seat
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Pallettthis candidate | Independent | 1,999 | 54.6% |
| 2 | Mike Jackson | Independent | 1,665 | 45.4% |
2005 St Brelade Connétable Election
Connétable of St Brelade · 9th November 2005 · 1 seat
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Jackson | Independent | 1,466 | 70.4% |
| 2 | Steve Pallettthis candidate | Independent | 615 | 29.6% |
| 3 | Sarah Ferguson | Independent | — | — |
2005 Deputies Election
Deputy of St Brelade No 2 · 23rd November 2005 · 2 seats
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Power | Independent | 799 | 41.8% |
| 2 | Peter Troy | Independent | 737 | 38.6% |
| 3 | Steve Pallettthis candidate | Independent | 667 | 34.9% |
| 4 | Julian Bernstein | Independent | 462 | 24.2% |
| 5 | Jeff Hathaway | Independent | 419 | 21.9% |
| 6 | Jane Wakeham | Independent | 291 | 15.2% |
| 7 | Tom Jordan | Independent | 224 | 11.7% |