Senator Cohen fulfilling his promise to the electorate

[Razzard]

Well I'm glad there are a few out there that are aware of the arrogance and ignorance of the man. Having met him on numerous occasions I feel I can safely say he is truly appalling. The funny thing is he's actually not very bright but under the illusion he is so you can ask him something a bit technical and his comes out with quite the funniest answers. Try it some time. I promise you won't be disappointed.

[rico sorda]

Fritz i so agree with your last post.....it's a joke rs

[cyrillem]

I just hope he runs for re-election, so the electorate can decide how good a job he has done.
Personally I don't think he will, due to embarrassment when he is ousted.
Remember he was the favourite to top the poll three years ago but came third behind Syvret and Shenton.

Cyril.

[Gazza]

I just hope he runs for re-election, so the electorate can decide how good a job he has done.
Personally I don't think he will, due to embarrassment when he is ousted.
Remember he was the favourite to top the poll three years ago but came third behind Syvret and Shenton.

Cyril.

Oh yee of little faith. Don't you think that there will be a top uk consultant to run his campaign? (he wont rely on "little o" next time, At least a Sir, possibly a Lord, after all that is what it takes to get something passed at planning. Don't forget he got significantly more votes than TLS! He has stated that he will only do one term, so don't be shocked if he doesn't stand.

[boatyboy]

Gazza

If you have a look back in time, the amount of States members who have stated towards the end of their terms, I shall not stand again.  Then the reality slowly and gently slips into the mind. No importance, a member of the public. Will have to pay to park the car in town. Power ! none.. all gone.

The perks, all paid for by the public purse, the receptions, the transport, the lap top, the blackberry lets not forget those juicy travel trips. We know the council of ministers ( and a tribe of civil servants ) spend 12 million on luxery travel and accommodation in only three years. Thats a mind blowing £76,723 pounds a week. So how much does the rest ( not ministers ) spend a year.

Obviously some States members work hard, and are worthy of the job, others are led by the nose, but still have the all important vote on the day.

You get mostly the Government you vote for.

BB

[cyrillem]

"Oh yee of little faith. Don't you think that there will be a top uk consultant to run his campaign? "

Surely not with the new limits set on the amount one can spend on an election, (thanks to Chairman Geoff and the newly Red cronies in the district of St Helier number two). A top consultant would surely cost top dosh. How much can one spend in a senatorial campaign £8000? and in the deputies is it £1500 + 10p per electorate.
I don't think even Senator Cohen would risk going over budget like those who ran up in "The North" with there large banners scattered everywhere, and their design-company posters and websites. I guess some are keen to preserve their vested interests more than others.

[Uni]

 Agree with the above,A disgrace, is not a strong enough word with the in Your Face arrogance, and attidude of this man towards the taxpaying public.
  Having mixed with the Sir's, Lords,going to his head with these surposely World Class names in design, his ego knows no bounds.  
    These  chosen firms have to be satisfied at all cost in the blind vision of this little man. Instead of choosing our own designers when the need arises.
   Anything and everything appears is being thrown, for Freddie's choices to keep the above employed here, Whether Jersey needs are being met or not in all these  extra buildings.Little man has no experience in planning or buildings as proved. Power placed soley in one man as we see, and in wrong hands. Hopefully will be booted out, before our beautifull Island suffers long term and further damage.
 
 

[Gazza]

"Oh yee of little faith. Don't you think that there will be a top uk consultant to run his campaign? "

Surely not with the new limits set on the amount one can spend on an election, (thanks to Chairman Geoff and the newly Red cronies in the district of St Helier number two). A top consultant would surely cost top dosh. How much can one spend in a senatorial campaign £8000? and in the deputies is it £1500 + 10p per electorate.
I don't think even Senator Cohen would risk going over budget like those who ran up in "The North" with there large banners scattered everywhere, and their design-company posters and websites. I guess some are keen to preserve their vested interests more than others.

They could do it in their own time and for nothing, Couldn't they? what with all the spin offs from the trips to Jersey and the work gained for their firms etc etc...

[cyrillem]

But don't forget GAZA it is us the taxpayers paying for their trips, and merley Freddie accounting for his "help" so if he accounts for free tuition on how to run a campaign - for three hours. It will only be an estimated 3 hours added on from the Greffe to his "accounts" from campaigning. This is therefore open to serious misuse and the system should be altered. If someone is elected who spent over their budget what happens? It's a criminal conviction - but surley Freddie and the rest of the Black And White Party wouldn't resign if it came down to it? So again us the taxpayer would be paying a fellen to spend our moeny for us.

[JungleDirector]

I came across a facebook group 2 nights ago accusing Freddie Cohen of being a capitalist.

I am not sure whether he is, any thoughts on this one?  I did hear a rumour once that he was another property tycoon.

If these accusations are true, this is another States member that you could argue has conflicts of interest?

[newmac]

I remember reading that he sold most of his property portfolio when he became planning minister.

[JungleDirector]

So why does he need the money as a States member then?

[boatyboy]

Arrogant ?  excellent listening  member ? transparent ? illadvised ? working for the Island of Jersey and its people ? Respected ?

Freddie Cohen what are you doing ?  You have passed the plans on Jerseys biggest ever development without consulting anyone ? Sorry got that clearly wrong.

You instigated at a cost to the public purse, a four day consultation hearing, into several aspects of the Eastern Quarter development proposals and plans. The report being compiled by imported non Jersey expert planning officers. As reported by the media it was a well attended hearing with representation being made by Jersey based Architect’s , and members of the public from all walks of life.

One of the burning questions of course, was and still is…………… is the massive office development for banks and finance still required. As a small add on to that debate, it seems that takeovers and downsizing by banks is becoming popular in the present Jersey economic climate.

So the finished public report is still locked well away from the gaze of most of your fellow states members and the public who gave their views, extraordinary ! I am sure members of the assembly are looking sideways at you. What is the problem ? is the report by outside experienced planners not to your liking. Could it be you are dismissing the people who have voted and put there trust in you ? including States members who gave you your ministerial position.

 THE Waterfront plans have passed the first planning hurdle.   ( 12th January 2009 )

Environment Minister Freddie Cohen has confirmed to the Waterfront Enterprise Board that, subject to further work and conditions, he is ‘minded to approve’ the plans. That effectively means that the ball is in Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf’s court. He is due to receive reports soon on whether or not Harcourt, the proposed developers, will be able to put the money together to carry out the project.

If the reports say that they can do the work in the current uncertain financial climate, and Senator Ozouf agrees, he will take a proposition to the States, who will make the final decision.

http://www.thisisjersey.com/2009/01/12/waterfront-over-its-first-hurdle/

Boatyboy

[danrok]

I guess when the JEP says "The Waterfront Plans", what they really mean is The Esplanade Quarter plans.  Some difference there.  Usual vague and amateurish reporting from them as usual.

[rico sorda]

Voiceforjersey has landed an interview with fred cohen well worth checking out..

Citizen Media breaking through all working towards a better jersey

rs