Robert Duhamel

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Why did Rob Duhamel after supporting  Stuart Syvret in his bid to bring down the council of ministers, then decide to abstain from voting ? Had he not the courage of his convictions ?
       

[Pomme de terre]

Abstentions REALLY irritate me. Get off the fence man! You're not paid to sit on the fence, you're paid to make tough decisions.   

 I'd like to hear the reasons for the abstentions (even though their vote would have been inconsequential anyway)

[ole razzy]

Stuart Syvret, yes him of all things confrontational, once said that Rob Duhamel was a waste of space (or some such thing) . Not knowing 'The' Duhamel personally but having pondered the beard quizically, I am now of the opinion that this man is a fully paid up member of Dunkin Doughnuts, nominated by the pigeon on speed no doubt. This week in the States he crawled so far up fat freddy's hoop that it was a source of some considerable embarrasment for all right minded people. His pedanticlky picky and monotone delivery in the chamber was properly sleep inducing. Fortunately I had a copy of the beano with me was able to properly asses my chances on the 'make a date' page during the latter stages and when peering nervously over the 'men seeking women' section (one has to asses the competition surely?) found what seemed to be an advertisement written by the man himself (to be published later).

And thankfully, due to Cohen's decency in agreeing not to build a gulag on a park, Duhamel's words rung hollow and can now thankfully be viewed as nothing more then assistant minister crawling, creeping and brown nosing (sincerest apologies to my black friends as I know you have issues with this coloquialism) in extremis.

Rob Duhamel has made a rod for his own back. He is IMHO the new Mike Vibert. You heard it here second.

[Dylan]

I look at that page as well and am constantly amazed that the dykes are well catered for, there never is a women seeking women column as they must have found each other.

Back on thread, I was particularly vexed that Fred still wants the credit for the Town Park.

a) It hasnt actually been agreed because
b) Any development there has had the handbrake applied.

The usual reason for a Politician not voting is to avoid an implied conflict of interest!

[imacrappaud]

I am a bit annoyed that there is an abstaining from vote reason for not being there.

I think perhaps there should be a third voting button with which you should state your reasons, aka the abstaining button with options such as, in no particular order:

Too busy running my business interests
Sitting on the fence (a.k.a cant make a decission so shouldnt have been in the states in the first place).
Hungover.
Not interested because it doesn't affect me personally.
I don't care so long as I get my 44k per year.
Fell asleep whilst picking my nose.
Don't want to be named as one of those who voted contre (or pour depending on the question) but dont put my name in lights in case I have lied to my electorate.
Can't vote against my boss despite my beliefs.
My ringbinder will vote for me.
I needed a poo at the wrong time so missed the vote.

Thats all I can think of without being rude, feel free to add to the list.

[rogueelement]

I think this all leads to where I come in,,,,,,,,,,,Obviously the electorate would hate me , but believe me , not as much as I hate them.It is a time to be unequivocal with the truth , the vast majority of people do not vote , yes , and that is a good thing because they are in the main ,thick as two short planks ,, then again you have those who do vote,,,,,,,,,,See previous 3 sentences and add 100 relatives.
There is but one way forward , a man who could be there despite the hate , despite his obvious superiority , to dream the impossible dream , to fight the unbeatable foe, to bear with his last ounce of courage to go where the brave dare not go!!!!
Yes? Robert Duhamel , one man mayhem with beard attached ,vote for a loser! He might be crap , but ,so what the rest are just as bad. Er ..think i just invented the new Avis logo

[boatyboy]

Nicked from the vile blogg on the grounds that the assistant planning minister probably through no interjection or words with said department, also through no wish to have his garden become a gold mine ( sorry building plot ) and to be fair how many other gardens have been passed as so unimportant are they that they also must be rezoned from green zone to building zone ? It would seem concrete is the new word for green.

Anonymous told us,

Here you go, it's in this version that was published on 30/3/11:

Island Plan map amendments - see page 49, item 28

It's not an Article, btw, in the legal sense of the word. Just item 28 on the map amendments.

Are you telling me that Assistant Planning Minister Rob Duhamel is trying to get his back garden rezoned, from the green zone to the built up area, in the new island plan? :-O


Anyone would think that the mainstream media might ask him a question about this?

Maybe they will ask if he plans to build an old people's home, so that all the old folk can huddle up together to keep warm, as per his previous wacky recommendation in the States Assembly! Roll on the elections...
Friday, 22 April 2011 11:40:00 GMT+01:00

The document says Quote,

 
This is an issue of very fine detail. The inspectors note and accept that in some circumstances it may be entirely appropriate to include a building within a Built-up Area but some of its curtilage within adjacent Green Zone.
On balance, in the particular case of 5 Douro Terrace, the inspectors consider that the subdivision is not justified. Having looked carefully on the ground the inspectors have concluded that garden lying east of the terrace forming the garden of No 5 should be included within the BUA. The inspectors have no doubt that all the undeveloped land to the south of the road in front of the terrace, and its extension to the east, has rightly been included within the Green Zone. There is a clear distinction in character between the two parcels of land.
Any proposal for development within the garden to No 5 would need to assessed very carefully with regard to its impact on the terrace and the wider locality.

Recommendation: that the Minister amends the Plan to include the garden of 5 Douro


 
Another vote loser.

BB

[boatyboy]

One of two, longest serving Deputies since 1993, and now proposed by Chief Minister Terry Le Suer, Deputy Rob Duhamel is a candidate for the vacant Planning and Environment Minister job, being an assistant minister to Freddie Cohen.

Fellow assistant minister Deputy Colin Egre’ is also standing.

Has Rob Duhamel gone native does he have the confidence of the electorate ?  Being proposed by Terry Le Suer.

BB

[Dundee]

Minister of Flip flops would be a more apt position.

http://tonymusings.blogspot.com/2009/05/voting-records-deputy-robert-duhamel.html

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Recently R. Duhamel Photo has appeared in the J.E.P, obviously he like so many, could only find favour with the J.E.P. by being in a higher position. It appears only those who side with the establishment get worth while publicity to make themselves known as shown in his position of Environment Minister. Radio Jersey is also questionable where politics are concerned. We don't know quite who to believe ?

R Duhamel, is known as a good back ground worker as quite a few back benchers are,  but not
given the help needed to put propositions etc. or help given by fully paid up civil servants who are supposed to aid States members, not the other way round. We are seeing members leaving the government  like a sinking ship, some only after a few years, unwilling to accept the challenges of putting right the wrongs and mistakes of the past that the States themselves had made. Those like Montford Tadier and Trevor Pitman also back benchers, have bravely spoken out in the States on various issues that the public had tried for years to point out .

For 20 years or more R.Duhamel  now gets into a higher position, only while it serves the purpose of establishment.

Other backbenchers may be lucky in getting fairer treatment on good propositions being recognised by the public. At present we see only known politicians getting  great publicity by keeping ahead of the game through media standing them in good stead for the coming and future elections.

As this contribution started with R.Duhamel lets hope in the short time allowed him, hopefully we will yet get to see out of tiny acorns mighty Oaks do grow.

STAFFY.

[Calimachon]

Hmmm intersesting to see that STAFFY's post is edited by Shrek? 

I think R Duhamel should run a counselling ageny for OAP's especially with his statement in the past regarding pensioners going to bed  early and advising them to wear extra jumpers to avoid spending too much on heating bills or suchlike. 

Sounds like a jolly good bloke all around to me if you catch him on a good day - one that is not too cold that is!  (Note my touch on sarcasm here).

Cali 

[Chevalier Blanc]

Duhamel has not just done a u-turn but turned inside out to get himself a seat on the CoM.
Stuart once said "Do not vote for this man". He was right.

[newmac]

It'll be interesting to see if this is his cock up 

http://www.thisisjersey.com/2011/09/24/six-families-hopes-of-a-home-dashed/

[Calimachon]

Disgusting if it is a cock-up!  Heads should roll and persons responsible should be accountable if they are found wanting.   Some people just don't get it.  Don't they realise they are playing Russian roulette with people's lives, even if it is only several families.  They all count. 

I would like to know more about this storey but will it be buried - only if we let it be!

Cali

[man in the street]

yes another kick in the teeth for ordinary folk, i wonder if they( the homebuyers) paid any deposit , like the people at le squez?
 i could be wrong here , but does not a verbal agreement  stand in jersey?
 was permmition  for the build , granted  as the were to be  sold as affordable housing?
 loads of finger pointing , you know the usual " wasn't me it was him" .
 duhamel should hang his head in shame, and will never see my vote.
 these home  are now anything but affordable  to the families who  have been affected.