Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications

The Committee on Housing, Transportation & Telecommunications has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

VIHA Operations, Challenges, and Opportunities
The Committee will receive testimony on the Virgin Islands Housing Authority’s operations, challenges, and opportunities. Areas of focus include agency updates on operations and maintenance issues, the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and progress in community rehabilitation. Testimony will also address the Williams Delight sale and related funding assistance, as well as the impact of federal-level policy changes on VIHA’s funding and overall operations.

Invited Testifier:
Dwayne Alexander, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Housing Authority

BLOCK II 12:30 PM

Homeownership and Housing Development Programs
The Committee will also hear testimony on the status of homeownership and housing development programs. This includes updates on funding and progress of current initiatives, the availability and utilization of funds for affordable housing, and the effects of federal policy changes on funding streams, operations, and programs.

Invited Testifiers:
Eugene Jones, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority
Adrienne Williams-Octalien, Executive Director, Office of Disaster Recovery
Wayne L. Biggs, Chief Executive Officer, VI Economic Development Authority