Mapp Nominates Usie Richards To Serve On Casino Control Commission Board

ST. CROIX — Governor Kenneth Mapp has nominated Usie Richards to serve as a member of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission (C.C.C.) board, in accordance with the provisions of title 32, chapter 21 of the Virgin Islands Code, a press release Government House issued on Thursday has revealed. The governor forwarded Mr. Richards’ nomination letter to the 31st Legislature on Thursday.

Mr. Richards is the owner of UR Consulting, a business he has operated from January 2013 until present, according to his linkedIn page (screengrab here). He spent over tens in the Senate, where he served on multiple committees and also as Senate president during the 27th Legislature.

In his letter to Senate President Neville James, Mr. Mapp urged the Legislature to act promptly on the nomination as “favorable confirmation will enhance the board’s ability to meet its busy agenda.”

According to the Government House release, C.C.C. members serve five-year terms.

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