Lyndon Farnham
Lyndon John Farnham | |
|---|---|
 Senator Farnham in 2017 | |
| Deputy for St Mary, St Ouen, and St Peter | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Constituency | Jersey |
| Majority | 1,101 |
| Deputy Chief Minister of Jersey | |
| In office 2018–2022 | |
| Chief Minister | John Le Fondré |
| Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture | |
| In office 2014–2022 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Stephen Dalton |
| Senator | |
| In office 2011–2022 | |
| Constituency | Jersey |
| Deputy for St Saviour No. 2 | |
| In office 1999–2005 | |
| Constituency | Jersey |
| Majority | Unopposed[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jersey[2] |
| Residence | Saint Ouen, Jersey |
| Occupation | Company director[3] |
| Website | Official website  |
Lyndon John Farnham is a Jersey politician who was the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport, and Culture. He was a Deputy for St St Saviour. He was also a Senator.[4] He is now a Deputy for St Mary, St Ouen & St Peter. He is a business consultant and a company director.
Early life[edit]
Farnham received his early education at St George's Preparatory, Les Quennevais, and Hautlieu School. He undertook a retail management traineeship at London’s renowned Harrods department store from 1982 to 1985.
Political career[edit]
He was first elected to the States in 1999 as one of the Deputies for St Saviour's No. 2 District. He was re-elected in 2002 and stood down in 2005.
He returned to the States' chamber in 2011, this time as a Senator, being sworn to office on 14 November that same year.[5]
He was re-elected in October 2014 and 2018, and 2022.[6]
He was Jersey's Deputy Chief Minister between 2018 and 2022 and Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture between 2014 and 2022.[6]
Election results and appointments[edit]
In 1999 he was elected as Deputy of St Saviour No. 2 district.[7]
In 2002, he was re-elected as Deputy of St Saviour No. 2 district unopposed.[7]
In 2011, he was elected Senator with 11,095, 39.3% of the ballot.[8]
In 2014, he was re-elected as Senator with 10,409, 41.8% of the ballot.[8]
In 2018, he was re-elected as Senator with 12,417, 45.9% of the ballot.[9]
In 2022, he was elected as Deputy of St Mary, St Ouen, and St Peter with 1,101 votes, 29.8% of the ballot.[6]
Ministerial appointments[edit]
In 2011, he was appointed as Assistant Minister for Home Affairs.[10]
In 2014, he was elected as a Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport, and Culture.[4]
In 2018 he was re-elected as Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.[4]
In 2018 he was appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Jersey.[5]
Electoral reform[edit]
Farnham led the campaign to retain the office of Senator, supporting Option C in the Jersey electoral reform referendum held on 24 April 2013.[11]
Campaigns[edit]
Farnham condemned the hunting in the Faroe Islands of white-sided dolphins. A pod of 1,428 white-sided dolphins were driven into shallow waters at Skálabotnur beach and slaughtered. Farnham stated that he does not want Jersey to engage in diplomatic relations with a nation that allows such brutal practices. He further criticized the Faroese government for permitting this so-called tradition to persist, calling for them to take responsibility and end the practice.[12][13]
Business career[edit]
He is a company director and a past president of the Jersey Hospitality Association,[14] and a former chairman of the Jersey Battle of Flowers Association.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ "Jersey Features – Deputies 2002". BBC. 3 November 2002. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ "About Me". Lyndonfarnham.je. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ^ "Group | Hotels in Jersey – The Royal Yacht Luxury Hotel, Spa & Restaurants". Theroyalyacht.com. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ^ a b c "Members". statesassembly.gov.je. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Members". statesassembly.gov.je. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ^ a b c "Jersey Election 2022: Full Results". BBC News. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Members". statesassembly.gov.je. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Lyndon Farnham / Jersey Elections Archive / flow.je". flow.je. 27 November 2002. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Jersey Election 2018, Senatorial Nominations: Lyndon Farnham". ITV (TV network).
- ^ Jersey, States of. "Government of Jersey". gov.je. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Jersey referendum taxpayers' money request". BBC. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- ^ "'Abhorrent' dolphin killings in the Faroe Islands to be discussed ahead of NatWest Island Games". Jersey Evening Post. 24 April 2023.
- ^ "Politician slams Faroe Islands' 'barbaric tradition' after dolphin slaughter and calls for boycott". ITV (TV network).
- ^ "St Helier hotels among 'most expensive' says travel firm". BBC News. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Newsdesk (19 May 2015). "States will continue giving grants to 'immensely important' Battle of Flowers and Air Display". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
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