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Divisions Mark Opening of Sixth Constitutional Convention as Leadership Vote Sparks Controversy

The tenure of the Sixth Constitutional Convention began on a tense note, with the behavior demonstrated in the Legislative chamber casting a shadow over the purpose of this important body — the territory's sixth attempt at establishing the territory's constitution. On Tuesday, the 15 delegates of the Convention – elected during last November's general election – took the oath of office as they prepare to take on a task that those before have been unsuccessful in drafting. John J. Abramson Jr, Lilliana Belardo de ONeal, John M. Canegata, Devin F. Carrington, Imani Daniel, Lydia Hendricks, Rudel A. Hodge Jr, Stedmann Hodge Jr, Usie Raymond Richards, Akima Richardson, Rupert W. Ross Jr, Ronald Russell, David Silverman, Arturo Watlington Jr, and Alecia Wells promised to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties assigned to them.  The next order of business was adopting Resolution 001, establishing the officers of the Sixth Constitutional Convention as follows: Usie Raymond Richard...