Politics

Allison DeGaZon Shines During VIPC Interview; Novelle Francis Defends Record

ST. CROIX -- Allison DeGaZon on Wednesday evening proved why she was the number 2 top vote getter in the Democratic Primary Election, and Senator Novelle Francis defended his record during Virgin Islands Political Consortium interviews held at VI Consortium's Five Corners broadcast studio. The candidate and senator were the second set to be interviewed by Ernice Gilbert and Ashley Scotland, and they came prepared to answer the pertinent questions affecting the territory, while providing plans of their own to help move the islands forward. Allison DeGazon  The candidate relayed her plans for G.E.R.S. with clarity and passion. She stressed the need to assure that funds allocated to the system are actually paid to it. "Who makes the decision to say we're not going to put that money in?" she asked rhetorically. "We take them to court, we do everything [but] nothing happens." On legislation, Ms. DeGaZon said she would propose going into a 401k program. "I believe we need to give p...