I will continue to fight to make sure that federal resources and federal attention reach our shores
Continue fighting to make sure federal resources and federal attention reach the Virgin Islands.
Occurrences
We will reposition the utility as a performance-based, commercially focused entity that delivers reliable, cost-conscious energy services while leveraging federal resources to stabilize the system in the near term.
Evidence
Plaskett's office reported that, after Water Spirit docking restrictions disrupted a St. Croix-based cargo carrier, it contacted the U.S. Coast Guard, stayed in contact with federal and Puerto Rico port authorities, and sought a resolution to protect the flow of goods to and from the Virgin Islands.
Plaskett announced House passage of a 2026 appropriations package that included $1.172 million in Community Project Funding for Virgin Islands programs and $117.217 million for the Office of Insular Affairs, while noting the bill still required Senate consideration and presidential signature.
Assessments
Plaskett took same-term federal-facing actions consistent with the promise: her office engaged the U.S. Coast Guard and port authorities over a Virgin Islands supply-chain disruption, and she announced House-passed appropriations provisions directing federal resources to Virgin Islands programs and the Office of Insular Affairs. However, the evidence provided does not show final resolution of the freight disruption or final enactment of the cited appropriations package, so it supports meaningful effort and partial fulfillment rather than full delivery.