The Senator, who has been in the Chamber for nearly 13 years, said that he has had a ‘challenging few years’ since the loss of his son Oscar in 2013 and would like to spend more ‘quality time’ with his family.
The minister said that he would also like to develop his investment and business interests, seek non-executive [advisory] directorship roles and devote time towards the Oscar Maclean Foundation, a charity run by his family which supports young people who are suffering from cancer and other chronic diseases.
A statement released by Senator Maclean said that it had been an ‘honour and privilege’ for him to serve the people of Jersey.
‘I now believe that it is the right time to step back from the spotlight of public life to focus properly on myself and my family,’ it said.
‘It has been a great honour and a privilege to serve the people of Jersey over the past 12.5 years and to have had the opportunity to meet and work with many passionate, talented, dedicated and special people, all of whom have been united by one aim, to improve our wonderful Island.’
‘I’d like to thank all my colleagues, past and present, and all Islanders who have supported me over the years and especially the many thousands who have put their trust in me during three successive elections.’
His statement adds that the ‘biggest thanks’ goes to his wife and family for their ‘unwavering and ongoing love and support’ during his political career.
‘I now look forward to spending more quality time with my two sons (eight and 12), during such a formative period of their young lives, especially as my eldest son will be going to senior school in the UK later next year,’ it says.
‘I also intend to develop and manage my investment and business interests, will seek some varied non-executive [advisory] director roles and be able to give time to our family charitable foundation.
‘I wish all retiring colleagues a very happy and peaceful retirement and all those seeking re-election good luck and, if re-elected, great wisdom.’
