Virgin Islands Governor proposes new taxes to fund court-ordered employee pay restitution

Virgin Islands Governor proposes new taxes to fund court-ordered employee pay restitution The document outlines Governor Kenneth Mapp's plan to raise sin taxes and other fees to cover a $65 million court judgment. While it provides specific figures and legislative actions, it involves only territorial officials and standard fiscal measures, offering limited investigative value beyond local budget politics. Key insights: Court ruling deemed 2011 8% government employee pay cut unconstitutional, judgment $65 M.; Gov. Mapp proposes increased sin taxes, time‑share fees, and minimum property tax to raise at least $80 M.; Mapp invoked public exigency authority to fast‑track road repair contracts using federal highway funds.