Political Rewind: High Cost of Living

June 4, 2008

What would candidate deJongh do to address our most pressing issue; the cost of living?

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To date, we have witnessed:
-Press releases and press conferences on the formation of committees and task force groups
-Press releases and press conferences on a land swap solution for the St. John school
-Press releases and press conferences on the reduction of flights by American Airlines
-Press releases criticizing the votes of St. Croix Senators
-Press releases on meetings held with Hovensa and St. Croix Renaissance

What about Resolution 1720 Governor? When are these press releases and press conferences going to become concrete solutions to address the crisis we are facing in this territory as it relates to the cost of living?

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