Lorna Smith Expands Constituency Public Engagement
Territorial At-Large Representative Honourable Lorna G. Smith has announced an expanded community engagement approach for her Constituency Office to enhance public accessibility across the Virgin Islands. Central to this transition is the appointment of Chelsea A. Hodge as the new Constituency Office Manager, succeeding Brenda M. Lettsome-Tye. The office will host regular public hours on Fridays to receive resident concerns, schedule meetings, and coordinate local development initiatives.
Territorial At-Large Representative Honourable Lorna G. Smith has reaffirmed her commitment to public accessibility by announcing an expanded community outreach strategy for her Constituency Office. The enhanced approach builds upon community-focused work undertaken in recent years and seeks to provide residents across the Virgin Islands with broader opportunities to engage directly with their representative, raise local concerns, share innovative ideas, and participate in grassroots development initiatives.
Central to this new phase is the appointment of Chelsea A. Hodge as the new Constituency Office Manager. According to a statement from Honourable Smith, Hodge brings creative energy, dedication, and a proven track record of community development to the role. Hodge previously collaborated with Smith to conceptualise and launch the Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive programme.
Designed to foster community pride and volunteerism, the initiative brings together residents, businesses, and civic groups to strengthen intergenerational relationships and undertake local beautification and environmental projects. Honourable Smith also expressed appreciation to outgoing manager Brenda M.
Lettsome-Tye, who previously managed the Constituency Office at Road Reef. Lettsome-Tye was credited with playing a pivotal role in establishing the office operations and successfully coordinating multiple community outreach projects during her tenure. To ensure consistent and open communication with the public, the Constituency Office will maintain regular public hours every Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The office provides a broad suite of services for residents, including: Facilitating formal meeting requests with Honourable Smith; Receiving, logging, and following up on constituency concerns; Sharing parliamentary updates and relevant territory-wide information; Coordinating public consultations, town halls, and information sessions; and Encouraging civic participation in local educational and community programmes.
Constituents wishing to discuss community matters, bring forward local issues, or learn more about ongoing initiatives are encouraged to visit the office during designated operating hours or reach out through official constituency channels.
Primary source: VINO