Bryan Vetoes Street Naming for Mapp, Approves Critical WAPA and Meals on Wheels Funding (VI Consortium)

Bryan cites budget concerns and legislators' opposition to $200,000 aid for Hurricane Beryl victims; greenlights bills to modernize the electrical grid, enhance the meal program, and support community initiatives. "As a Governor, I recognize Governor Mapp and his contribution to the Virgin Islands however by contrast, the Legislature recently chastised the administration for attempting to assist over 100,000 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, and I am confident in your support for denying the expenditure of $45,000 for the commemoration of a single person," he wrote. "As was expressed by the sentiment of the body, allocating this large sum for such a non-critical purpose is not appropriate at a time when we are facing a large budget deficit and declining revenue collections. I would encourage the Legislature to develop revenue-generating measures to alleviate the government’s financial strain and provide funding for honors and other extraneous projects."

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