Candidate for Lonan Ward · Announced 4 May 2026
Three candidates have come forward to stand: James Curtis of Rencell.
AI-generated summary from all available evidence sources
At present there is no manifesto, interview, or policy statement available for James Curtis beyond a basic candidacy announcement. The only verified information is that he is standing in Lonan Ward and is one of three candidates reported by 3FM. On that basis, it is not possible to responsibly infer detailed positions on the economy, health, housing, education, transport, or constitutional issues.
For voters in Lonan, the key test will be whether Curtis can set out clear, costed priorities on the issues that matter locally and island-wide: housing affordability, access to healthcare at Noble’s Hospital, transport reliability, infrastructure, and the wider cost of living. He should also explain how he would work within Tynwald, where independents dominate and individual members have limited direct executive power unless they can build support for specific measures.
Policy positions will appear once the candidate's manifesto and public statements have been analysed.
AI-generated questions based on the candidate's manifesto, policy positions, public statements, and gaps in their platform — grounded in Isle of Man data.
What are your top three priorities for Lonan Ward, and which existing Isle of Man budget lines or services would you reallocate or expand to pay for them?
How would you address the Isle of Man’s housing affordability problem in practical terms, especially given planning constraints and limited land supply in the east of the island?
What is your position on healthcare pressures at Noble’s Hospital and waiting times, and what specific changes would you support that a single MHK could realistically influence in Tynwald?
Do you support any changes to the Steam Packet’s role, fares, or service reliability, and if so what evidence do you have that your preferred approach would improve outcomes for residents?
What is your view on the island’s economic strategy: should the Isle of Man prioritise lower taxes, higher public investment, or a balance of both, and how would you avoid worsening the public finances?
How would you improve transport and infrastructure in and around Lonan, including roads, buses, and active travel, and what would you do differently from current policy?
What is your stance on digital growth and attracting new businesses to the island, and what concrete measures would you back to support jobs without undermining regulation or public revenue?
You have not yet published a detailed platform: when will voters see a fully costed manifesto, and will you commit to explaining how each promise can be delivered within Tynwald’s actual powers?
All scores, summaries, and questions are AI-generated from public evidence.They do not imply wrongdoing.
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