2:08 → 2:23(16s)
Bill No. 36-0070 proposes an amendment to title 28 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 19, by adding section 423, which addresses the issue of failure to use property acquired through the exercise of eminent domain. To evaluate the legislation, the committee invited testifiers including Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources; Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., Attorney General of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice; and Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement. Additionally, the committee will receive a comprehensive update from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor regarding the Street Addressing Initiative Program, covering progress, challenges, and next steps, with testifiers such as Nadja Harrigan, Esq., Acting Chief of Staff; Chris George, Administrator of the GIS Division; and Frandelle Gerard, Executive Director of Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism.
