ST. CROIX — The Senate Committee on Ethical Conduct has determined additional time is needed to investigate claims against At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr., alleging workplace harassment, financial mismanagement, misconduct, unethical behavior, and creating a hostile work environment, extending its deadline to May 30, according to a statement issued today.
The formal complaint was filed with the Office of the Senate President on March 26. According to the rules of the Legislature, the Committee on Ethical Conduct must render an advisory opinion to Senate President Milton Potter within 30 days of initiating a review, unless an extension is agreed upon. The 30-day period started when the complaint was filed, so April 25 would have been the deadline, according to the statement.
“During the course of the initial interviews and fact-finding, the committee determined that additional time would be necessary to ensure a thorough and fair inquiry,” the statement reads. “As a result, an extension has been agreed upon, and the Senate president was so notified on April 25, 2025. The committee now expects to conclude its review and deliver its advisory opinion by May 30, 2025, barring any unforeseen hindrances.”
The committee remains committed to conducting this process with the utmost integrity, impartiality, and in strict accordance with legislative guidelines, according to the statement. No further public statements or disclosures will be made until the conclusion of the inquiry to preserve the integrity of the proceedings.
Potter started the process of selecting senators to serve on the Committee on Ethical Conduct after receiving the formal complaint against Bolques.
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Senator Kenneth Gittens, Committee on Ethical Conduct chair, confirmed the establishment of the committee in a statement issued on April 15. While Gittens serves as chair of the committee, Senator Dwayne DeGraff is vice chair. The other members are Senators Carla Joseph, Novelle Francis Jr., and Kurt Vialet, Senate majority leader.
