Election

Cartier Says He Is Running to Serve, But Interview Presses Gaps in Policy Detail and Funding Plans

Democratic Senate candidate Dwight M. Cartier said Thursday night that his campaign is rooted in service, community needs and a desire to help St. Croix move forward, but his appearance on V.I. Consortium’s Election Cycle interview series also exposed repeated gaps between broad campaign ideas and the specific legislative tools, funding sources and timelines needed to carry them out. The interview, conducted by V.I. Consortium founder and publisher Ernice Gilbert, was part of the Consortium’s ongoing election-year series ahead of the Democratic primary in August and the general election in November. The interviews are being held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays as the Consortium questions candidates seeking public office during a critical election cycle. Mr. Cartier, who is seeking a Senate seat in the Democratic primary, introduced himself by saying he has been speaking with homeowners, knocking on doors and sitting at residents’ tables. He said he wanted the interview to be pro...