Jayne Ozanne

Proposition 3

Motion put to the States: 3. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to give detailed consideration to the requirement for a two-thirds parliamentary majority to approve any future increase in the rate of GST, and present this for consideration by the States in the second quarter of 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing detailed consideration of requiring a two-thirds parliamentary majority for future GST rate increases is a safeguard within tax reform, bearing on the promise to pursue a fair tax system.

Proposition 1b

Motion put to the States: b. (i) the Goods & Services Tax should be applied at a standard rate of 5%, andthat all foodstuffs should be subject to the tax at the standard rate; AND (ii)an Essentials Cost Relief Payment scheme should be implemented as outlined in Section 4, with the fixed payment set provisionally (subject to review as set out below) at £520 a year for a single adult or £860 a year for a couple, reflecting the estimated annual GST incurred by a household on Income Support; and that the responsibility and administering of this payment should be added to the mandate of the Committee for Employment & Social Security; and that the payment should be increased each January in line with Income Support rates, the value of the payment being fully reviewed in line with the minimum income standard whenever that exercise is repeated;

Voting Pour delivers this

This motion agreed to introduce GST at 5% with an Essentials Cost Relief Payment scheme as mitigation, which directly bears on the promise to pursue a fair tax system with targeted support to mitigate cost of living.

Why this counts against the promise: Deputy Jayne Ozanne had promised to pursue a fair tax system with targeted support to mitigate the cost of living, yet on 26 February 2026 she voted Contre on the motion to apply GST at a standard rate of 5% alongside an Essentials Cost Relief Payment scheme providing targeted financial support to households, a vote that worked against delivering her own manifesto commitment.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 2. To endorse the intention of the Policy & Resources Committee to increase the Standard Charge specified in Section 5B(2) of the Income Tax (Guernsey) Law, 1975, as amended, from £40,000 to £50,000 in respect of the Year of Charge 2026 and subsequent years, by regulation under that subsection.

Voting Contre delivers this

Endorsing an increase in the Standard Charge (tax cap) from £40,000 to £50,000 works against the promise to remove unfair tax caps; voting against this motion would advance the promise.

Why this counts against the promise: Deputy Jayne Ozanne had promised voters a fair tax system that removes unfair tax caps, yet on 5 November 2025 she voted Pour on a motion to increase the tax cap (Standard Charge) for high-value residents from £40,000 to £50,000, a vote that endorsed retaining and raising a preferential tax cap rather than removing it, directly contrary to her manifesto commitment.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: To delete Proposition 1 and insert a new proposition: “1. To agree that the amount of tax relief in respect of mortgage interest paid on a principal private residence remains at its present level of £3,500 and cease the phased withdrawal of tax relief provided on mortgage interest in respect of principal private residences.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

Maintaining mortgage interest relief at £3,500 rather than phasing it out provides targeted support to homeowners, partially relating to mitigating cost of living as promised.

Why this counts against the promise: Deputy Jayne Ozanne had promised to pursue a fair tax system that removes unfair tax caps and provides targeted support to mitigate the cost of living, yet on 4 November 2025 she voted Contre on the motion to retain mortgage interest tax relief at £3,500 and halt its phased withdrawal, a vote that worked against delivering that promise by allowing the reduction of a relief that supports homeowners with cost-of-living pressures.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: 5. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to submit to the States this term a mid-term report and an end-of-term report on the progress of the Government Work Plan, including commentary on how delivery of the Plan has: (a) supported or strengthened the Island’s economic capacity and competitiveness; (b) involved trade-offs affecting economic growth, resilience or productivity; and (c) balanced economic considerations alongside other policy objectives in the delivery of super priorities.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing mid-term and end-of-term progress reports on the Government Work Plan directly advances the promise of improved political accountability.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish a report on the progress of the Major Projects Portfolio, including relevant information and metrics on each project’s performance against plan and budget, in a format that is publicly available and easily accessible, no later than 1st July 2026, with updates provided at least every six months thereafter; and to note the Chief Executive shall report on major workstreams underway in the public service as part of an annual Chief Executive’s report.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

This motion directs publication of Major Projects Portfolio progress in a publicly accessible format, advancing the promise to improve political accountability and communication.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish a report on the progress of the Major Projects Portfolio, including relevant information and metrics on each project’s performance against plan and budget, in a format that is publicly available and easily accessible, no later than 1st July 2026, with updates provided at least every six months thereafter; and to note the Chief Executive shall report on major workstreams underway in the public service as part of an annual Chief Executive’s report.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing the Policy & Resources Committee to publish Major Projects Portfolio progress reports publicly supports transparency and political accountability.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “6.To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish progress of the Government Work Plan in a manner that is publicly available and easily accessible (for example, via a dedicated and regularly updated web page) no later than 1st July 2026 and updated at least every six months thereafter, containing clear, concrete targets, leading indicators, milestones, and both qualitative and quantitative metrics against which progress can be tracked, audited, and measured; and further, to include these specific criteria in the mid-term and end-of-term Government Work Plan reports, ensuring any significant deviations from original priorities are fully explained.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

This lost amendment sought to direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish Government Work Plan progress publicly and accessibly, directly bearing on the promise to improve political accountability and communication.

Why this counts against the promise: Deputy Jayne Ozanne, who promised to rebuild public trust in politics by improving political accountability and communication, voted Contre on 29 January 2026 on a motion to require the Policy & Resources Committee to publish regularly updated, publicly accessible progress reports on the Government Work Plan with clear targets and measurable metrics — a vote that worked against delivering that promise.

Legislative Changes to Enable Implementation of the Open Market Part A Inscriptions Policy

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled 'Legislative Changes to Enable the Implementation of the Open Market Part A Inscriptions Policy' dated 23rd April 2026, they are of the opinion: 1. To agree to amend the Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) Law, 2016 to confer on the Committee for Housing regulation-making powers to specify how it will determine applications submitted under section 3A of the Law and award new Part A inscriptions in circumstances where the number of submitted applications exceeds the number of available inscriptions in a specified period, as set out in section 2 of the Policy Letter.

Voting Pour delivers this

This motion amends the Open Market Housing Register Law to enable implementation of Part A inscriptions policy, which is a legislative step toward better utilising housing stock and working with developers.

Legislative Changes to Enable Implementation of the Open Market Part A Inscriptions Policy

Motion put to the States: 2. To agree to amend the Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) Law, 2016 (and any relevant subordinate legislation made thereunder) regarding the transfer of Open Market Part A inscriptions to development properties, as set out in section 3 of the Policy Letter.

Voting Pour delivers this

Agreeing to amend the Open Market Housing Register Law regarding transfer of inscriptions to development properties directly facilitates housing development and better utilisation of housing stock.

The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: To insert two new propositions as follows: “1. To amend section 3C of the Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 ("the Amendment Law") to the extent necessary to permit a person who owns an Open Market Part A property to make an application to delete from the Register the inscription of that property and inscribe a new property in Part A of the Register for the purpose of downsizing even if the person does not own both properties at the same time. 2. To direct the preparation of such legislation as may be necessary to give effect to the above decision.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

This amendment sought to allow Open Market Part A property owners to delete inscriptions, directly relating to working creatively with property owners to utilise housing stock, though it was lost.

The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled "The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2025" and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the commencement of the Open Market Housing Register Amendment Law directly advances legislative changes to housing stock management consistent with the promise.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 3. To set the personal allowances payable to persons in Guernsey and Alderney residential or nursing homes who are in receipt of income support and to persons in United Kingdom hospitals or care homes who are in receipt of income support at the amounts set out in Table 4 of the Policy Letter, from 9th January 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting personal allowances for persons in residential and nursing homes in receipt of income support directly relates to ensuring appropriate social care standards for those in care.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 2. To set the income support limits of weekly income for people residing in residential homes, nursing homes, EMI (dementia care) accommodation, and the Guernsey Cheshire Home at the rates set out in Table 3 of the Policy Letter, from 9th January 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting income support limits for people in residential and nursing homes directly relates to maintaining appropriate social care standards and support for those in care.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 7. To set the rates and annual income limit for severe disability benefit and carer's allowance at the rates and limit set out in Table 7 of the Policy Letter, from 5th January 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting rates for severe disability benefit and carer's allowance directly supports social care provision for vulnerable islanders, consistent with the promise on social care standards.

Remediation of PFAS Contaminated Soil at Guernsey Airport

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the Policy Letter entitled 'Remediation of PFAS Contaminated Soil at Guernsey Airport' dated 24th April 2026, they are of the opinion:- 1. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to increase the existing capital vote for the removal and disposal of PFAS contaminated soil at Guernsey Airport, funded from the Capital Reserve to a maximum of £16.54 million to fund the excavation, transportation and off-island treatment of PFAS contaminated soils at the airport in accordance with the remediation solution of soil washing including the professional fees and contingencies, as described in paragraphs 4.5, 4.10-4.14 and section 6 of the Policy Letter.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing remediation of PFAS contaminated soil at Guernsey Airport directly relates to protecting critical infrastructure and improving the resilience of core travel routes.

Proposition 3

Motion put to the States: 3. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to work with the States’ Trading Supervisory Board and the States of Alderney to ensure best value is achieved. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing the Policy & Resources Committee to ensure best value in the Alderney Airport runway project supports responsible delivery of critical infrastructure improvements.

Proposition 2

Motion put to the States: 2. To delegate authority to the Policy & Resources Committee to approve funding of up to £24 million from the General Revenue Reserve, subject to approval of an appropriately detailed business case for the rehabilitation of the Alderney runway, based on the design outlined in section 5. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

Voting Pour delivers this

Delegating authority and funding for the Alderney Airport runway rehabilitation directly concerns protecting critical infrastructure and core travel routes.

Proposition 1

Motion put to the States: 1. To authorise the Policy & Resources Committee to proceed with the procurement process for the rehabilitation of the Alderney Airport runway, based on the design outlined in section 5, by issuing an invitation to tender with the intent to engage in early contractor involvement. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

Voting Pour delivers this

Authorising procurement for rehabilitation of the Alderney Airport runway directly concerns protecting and improving critical infrastructure and core travel routes.

The Income Support (Implementation) (Amendment) (No.2) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled ''The Income Support (Implementation) (Amendment) (No.2) Ordinance, 2025'' and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the Income Support (Implementation) (Amendment) Ordinance provides legislative support mechanisms for vulnerable people dependent on income support.

The Social Insurance (Rates of Contributions and Benefits etc.) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled ''The Social Insurance (Rates of Contributions and Benefits etc.) Ordinance, 2025'' and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving updates to social insurance rates and contributions supports the financial safety net for vulnerable members of society.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 1a. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee working with the Committee for Housing, as part of the Guernsey Housing Plan, to consider changes or alternatives to Mortgage Interest Relief, including other forms of tax relief, to better assist first time buyers and homeowners in greater need of financial support; and to revert to the States with recommendations no later than the 2027 Budget Report.

Voting Pour delivers this

This motion (as carried) directs the Policy & Resources Committee to consider tax relief alternatives to better assist first-time buyers, bearing directly on the promise to create financial mechanisms helping first-time buyers with deposits.