ROACH AND FRANCIS believe in
Taking Care of Our Families and Our Elders
How we care for our families, our seniors, and our most vulnerable residents says a great deal about who we are as a people. We will focus on four priorities: supporting seniors and caregivers, expanding housing and affordability, strengthening food security, and investing in healthier, more connected communities.
From Day One, we will work to improve quality of life, expand opportunity, and ensure every Virgin Islander can live with dignity, security, and the support they need to thrive.
Dignity for the elders who built these islands.
Our senior population is growing, and families across the Virgin Islands are seeking greater access to the care and support their loved ones need. Limited long-term care options, caregiver challenges, and gaps in community-based services often leave families with difficult choices.
We will make expanding senior services a priority by pursuing additional federal resources, expanding caregiver support programs, accelerating senior housing and care projects already underway, and increasing opportunities for seniors to receive care in their homes and communities.
Every Virgin Islander deserves the opportunity to age with dignity, independence, and the support they need close to home.
Help Families Build Stability.
Housing costs are placing increasing pressure on working families, seniors, and young adults seeking to build a future in the Virgin Islands. At the same time, the Territory continues to face challenges related to homelessness, housing availability, and pathways to homeownership.
We will create more affordable housing opportunities, provide additional support for first-time homebuyers, improve access to housing assistance programs, and partner with public, private, and nonprofit organizations to address homelessness and housing insecurity.
Strong communities begin with stable housing. Safe and affordable housing should be within reach for every family.
Build a More Self-Sufficient Virgin Islands.
The Virgin Islands imports most of the food we consume, making families vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, rising prices, and external economic pressures. Strengthening local agriculture is critical to both food security and economic resilience.
We will invest in local farmers, develop agricultural infrastructure, create more farm-to-market opportunities, increase access to locally grown food, and pursue policies that help make agriculture a viable industry for future generations.
A stronger food system keeps more dollars in our economy, improves food security, and builds resilience for the future.
Create Places Where Families Can Thrive.
Parks, recreation, transportation, vibrant town centers, and accessible public spaces all contribute to quality of life. Residents of every age should have opportunities to participate fully in community life.
We will invest in parks and recreational facilities, improve accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities, revitalize historic town centers, enhance transportation options, advance community development initiatives, and ensure all three islands receive fair and equitable attention.
When communities are connected, accessible, and vibrant, families thrive and quality of life improves for everyone.