36th Legislature New Leadership

Proposed Officers: 

*President: Senator Milton E. Potter

*Vice President: Senator Kenneth L. Gittens

*Secretary: Senator-elect Avery L. Lewis

*Majority Leader: Senator Kurt Vialet

Committee Leadership

*Budget, Appropriations & Finance: 

Chair: Novelle E. Francis, Jr.

Vice Chair: Marvin Blyden

*Culture, Youth, Aging & Parks:

Chair: Angel Bolques, Jr.

Vice Chair: Carla Joseph

*Rules & Judiciary:

Chair: Carla Joseph

Vice Chair: Kenneth L. Gittens

*Economic Development & Agriculture

Chair: Hubert L. Frederick

Vice Chair: Angel Bolques, Jr.

*Education & Workforce Development 

Chair: Kurt Vialet

Vice Chair: Avery L. Lewis

*Health, Hospitals & Human Services

Chair: Ray Fonseca

Vice Chair: Hubert L. Frederick

*Housing, Transportation & Telecommunications

Chair: Marvin Blyden

Vice Chair: Clifford A. Joseph

*Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning

Chair: Marise James

Vice Chair: Milton Potter

*Government Operations, Veterans Affairs & Consumer Protection

Chair: Avery L. Lewis

Vice Chair: Novelle E. Francis, Jr.

*Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety

Chair: Clifford A. Joseph

Vice Chair: Ray Fonseca

Leadership Statements

“It is an honor to lead such a dedicated team,” stated incoming President Milton E. Potter. “Together, we will focus on serving our community with vision, determination and integrity, ensuring that the voices of Virgin Islanders are heard.”

Majority Leader Senator Kurt Vialet said:“As we address WAPA reform, economic growth, healthcare, and education, our ultimate goal is a thriving, equitable future for every Virgin Islander.”