Angel L. Bolques Jr. is an American politician serving as a senator in the

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. He was appointed in July 2022 to fill a vacancy in the 34th

and was later elected to continue serving in the 35th

, 36th

.<.

Early life and education

Bolques was born and raised in the

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. He has studied

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with a focus on management.

Career

Before entering the Legislature, Angel Bolques Jr. worked in public service and education. His professional background includes roles in local government and nonprofit organizations, where he focused on economic development, youth advocacy, and environmental awareness initiatives. In 2018, he announced his candidacy for the Senate At-Large seat in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, emphasizing transparency and community empowerment. Bolques was appointed on July 25, 2022, to fill the vacant Senate At-Large seat in the 34th Legislature following the removal of Senator Steven Payne Sr. Following his appointment, Bolques successfully ran for re-election in the November 2022 general election and continued serving in the 35th and subsequently the 36th Legislature. During his tenure, Bolques has supported key policy efforts aimed at workforce development, particularly in maritime industries. He has also focused on infrastructure and environmental resilience in the territory, backing legislation related to clean energy, small business support, and youth well-being.

Legislative work and policy focus

As a senator, Bolques has prioritized economic development, education, and infrastructure improvements in the Virgin Islands. His legislative work includes initiatives to support small businesses, job creation, and renewable energy programs. Bolques proposed legislation to enhance maritime industry training through scholarships, aiming to strengthen the U.S. Virgin Islands’ workforce and maritime infrastructure. Bolques has championed clean energy initiatives in the territory, exploring the integration of renewable infrastructure solutions across the Virgin Islands. Bolques has supported reforms related to cannabis conviction relief, aiming to address past criminal records under updated legalization standards. He backed legislation that would tighten bail requirements in domestic violence cases, receiving favorable support in committee. Bolques Sponsored legislation designed to strengthen protections for children involved in the criminal justice system as victims or witnesses. Bolques advocated for a delay in the implementation of a proposed taxi fee increase on St. John, which was ultimately postponed until 2026.

Personal life

Bolques remains active in community organizations and continues to advocate for sustainable development in the Virgin Islands.

References

External links

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Official website
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