John de Jongh
U.S. Virgin Islands | Next Election: 2010Summary
John Percy DeJongh has served as Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands since January 1, 2007. During his tenure, he has championed early childhood education issues and established the Children and Families Council, and pushed for economic diversification of the four islands that comprise the US Virgin Islands.
Date of Birth: Nov. 13, 1957
Family: wife Cecile; children John III, René, and Julian.
Percent of Vote Won: 57.3 percent
Accomplishments:
- Negotiated an historic agreement to expand the Virgin Islands rum industry and diversify the territorial economy.
- Instituted a Government-wide Energy Demand Reduction Program to reduce the Territory’s dependency on fossil fuels and has advanced the use of alternative and renewable energy sources in the Territory
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