Gregory P. Smith, independent candidate for the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, participated in a Meet the Candidates forum presented by WTJX and the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands.
The forum featured four candidates seeking seats in the 37th Legislature representing the St. Thomas–St. John District:
- Senator Carla Joseph (Democrat)
- Gregory P. Smith (Independent)
- Vernon Araujo (Independent)
- David Sierra (Independent Citizens Movement)
During the moderated discussion, candidates addressed important issues affecting the territory, including WAPA and infrastructure, population changes, airport redevelopment, economic development, affordability, elder care, government accountability, healthcare, and public safety.
The forum provided residents an opportunity to hear directly from participating candidates about their experiences, perspectives, and proposed approaches to public issues.
Gregory discussed his aviation and business experience, concerns about infrastructure reliability, local employment opportunities, airport redevelopment costs, government accountability, and the condition of healthcare services in the Virgin Islands.
The complete forum recording is available below for residents who would like to hear the discussion in full.
Issues Discussed During the Forum
The forum included additional discussion about community concerns, public safety, and the challenges facing residents throughout the Virgin Islands.
The topics above are discussion subjects from the program. They are not presented as positions endorsed by every candidate.
Video courtesy of WTJX. Forum presented by WTJX and the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands. The inclusion of this forum does not imply that WTJX or the League of Women Voters endorses any candidate.
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Gregory P. Smith.