John Le Fondré
Chief Minister of Jersey (2018–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré is a Jersey politician who was the fourth Chief Minister of Jersey. He entered the States Assembly in 2005 as deputy for the Parish of St Lawrence, and was re-elected to this position in 2011 and 2014. During his time as deputy he served in various roles in scrutiny and as an Assistant Minister.
John Le Fondré | |
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Chief Minister of Jersey | |
In office 7 June 2018 – 12 July 2022 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Sir Stephen Dalton |
Preceded by | Ian Gorst |
Succeeded by | Kristina Moore |
Senator | |
In office 16 May 2018 – 22 June 2022 | |
Deputy for Saint Lawrence | |
In office 5 December 2005[1] – 16 May 2018 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré Jersey, Channel Islands |
Political party | Independent (2005-2021) Jersey Alliance (2021-present) |
At the 2018 general election, he was elected as a Senator, and subsequently defeated incumbent Ian Gorst for the position of Chief Minister. While Chief Minister, Le Fondré led the island's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 2022 general election, after serving one term as Chief Minister, Le Fondré lost his membership of the States.