A FORMER assistant minister is seeking to reclaim the St Brelade Constable seat he previously held for seven years.
Steve Pallett was first elected to the States in 2011, before successfully standing for Senator at the 2018 election – finishing fifth in the Islandwide poll.
He narrowly lost his place in the States in 2022 when contesting the St Brelade Deputy election.
Mr Pallett is a former Assistant Economic Development Minister, who held political responsibility for sport as well as being an Assistant Health Minister.
Confirming his candidacy, Mr Pallett said: “I was fortunate to serve as Constable of St Brelade between 2011 and 2018 before stepping down and running successfully as a Senator.
“During my three terms as a States Member I served within government, holding several assistant minister roles, and on various scrutiny panels. I believe my experience puts me in good stead after the election to face the challenges both within the parish and Islandwide at a critical time both economically and socially for Jersey.”
He said he had been persuaded to seek a return of the States Assembly by a number of parishioners and with the support of his family.
Mr Pallett said that he had remained involved in parish matters over the past four years and that he hopes, if elected, to be able to drive the refurbishment of the Elephant Park and the future use of the facilities at Les Creux.
He said: “I along with a small dedicated team have overseen the refurbishment and resurgence of St Brelade Football and Social Club after it nearly collapsed two years ago. It would have meant the loss of an important community based club. We now have a growing membership including many young people and families.
“I have also been a Trustee for Les Amis for several years ,a role that gives me an insight into the challenges facing the learning disabilities community and the opportunity to help make our residents lives more enriching.
During my previous time as Constable , I hope parishioners will remember that I always put our community at the heart of what I did and decisions I made. It is important to me that parishioners going forward have a Constable who is available to listen to their concerns and act in the best interests of St Brelade. If elected in June , I intend to involve the community in St Brelade as much as possible in decisions that affect the parish.”
The seat is currently held by Mike Jackson, who took over as St Brelade Constable when Mr Pallett stood for Senator.
The election will take place on Sunday 7 June.
