I’m Deputy Inna Gardiner, an independent States Member for St Helier North.
My husband David and our 10-year-old daughter Mia are Jersey-born. My family and I live in St Helier, and like many families we are close to everyday community life – what makes our town special, and what still needs improving.
I have been proud to represent our Parish for the past seven years. I bring over 25 years of leadership experience in business and public life.
About my service as a States Member
I was first elected to the States Assembly in the St Helier Districts 3 & 4 by-election in 2019 and re-elected in 2022 as Deputy for St Helier North. I am President of the Scrutiny Liaison Committee and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). I am also a member of Vice Chair of the the Political Awareness and Education Sub-Committee and Member of the Diversity Forum supporting strong, fair and well-informed democratic decision-making.
My focus in public office
My work has centred on two priorities:
1) Delivering for St Helier: Listening to residents and working with people to turn local ideas into practical improvements.
2) Strong scrutiny and value for money: Holding Government to account for how public money is spent and how public services are delivered — with a focus on transparency, delivery and good governance.
Previous roles and panels
Alongside constituency work, I have held a number of roles across the Assembly, including:
- Minister for Children and Education
- Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel Member
- Government Plan and Hospital review panels Member
- Chair International Cultural Centre
I was also a member of the Executive Committee for the Commonwealth Association of the Public Accounts Committees, supporting good governance standards through international parliamentary networks.
Joined Commonwealth Disability and Inclusion Network and my presentations were in included at the Commonwealth Association Academy.