After Voting Against Elected Attorney General Bill, Bolques Says Issue Should Be Addressed By Upcoming Constitutional Convention

Bolques argues that the evolving political and social landscape necessitates a fresh referendum on the election of the attorney general via the Constitutional Convention

Having voted to kill a measure seeking Congressional support for allowing the Virgin Islands to elect its Attorney General, Senator Angel Bolques Jr. is now calling for the question to be taken up by the upcoming 6th Constitutional Convention — though the convention, like the five others before it, offers no certainty because it may yet again fail.

"Given that the only referendum on electing the Attorney General in the Virgin Islands was held in 1998, and we are now in 2024, it may be time to revisit this issue with the electorate to be sure if this is still the intent of the people,” Mr. Bolques said, in a statement issued Wednesday morning. “Over two decades have passed, and the political, social, and legal landscapes have evolved significantly. We must ensure that any changes of this magnitude to such a critical office reflect the current needs and values of our territory," he argued.   READ MORE: