Senatorial Hustings dates

Last night, following the Nomination Meeting, Senatorial Candidates met to agree on Hustings. The Greffe had tentatively suggested 4 super meetings in larger venues in locations across the island. This was firmly rejected by candidates and it was decided to stick to the traditional meetings in each of the twelve parishes.

I stressed the need for these meetings  be considered as secular events as there have been occasions when they have been treated by Constables like Parish Meetings and begun with religious prayers.  Essentially these would be generic election meetings located in the various parish halls.

The dates of Hustings are set out below. The meetings will begin at 7.30pm and finish around 9.30pm. Candidates will speak for 3 minutes. Questions will follow, taken in pairs, with the candidate allowed 2 minutes to answer.

Monday 15^th August – St Saviour

Tuesday 16^th August – St Clement

Wednesday 17^th August – St Mary

Thursday 18^th August – St Lawrence

Monday 22^nd August – St Martin                          

Tuesday 23^rd August – St Brelade - Communicare

Wednesday 24^th August – Grouville

Thursday 25^th August – St John

Tuesday 30^th August – St Ouen

Wednesday 31^st August – St Peter Community Center

Thursday 1^st September – Trinity

Monday 5^th September - Methodist Centre, Halkett Place, St Helier

Its going to be a hectic few weeks! But I am used to that and relish the thrill of the chase.