Committee Economic Development and Agriculture

The committee will discuss Bill Draft Request BR #21-0222, which seeks to limit the number of sites listed for historical preservation by identifying specific locations territory wide in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

 BLOCK I – 5:30 p.m.

BR 21-0222    To limit the number of sites listed for historical preservation by identifying specific locations territory wide in the U.S. Virgin Islands and lifting historic preservation restrictions on other downtown properties and allow for them to be rebuilt or renovated simply with the same or similar façade.

 Invited Testifiers:

Honorable Jean Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, Department of Planning & Natural Resources

Honorable Ray A. Martinez, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department

Honorable  Anthony D. Thomas, Commissioner, Department of Property and Procurement

 Other Testifiers:

Virgin Islands Residents

Community organizations such as:

St. Croix Landmarks Society

Frederiksted Economic Development Association

St. Thomas Historical Trust

St. John Historical Society

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