Transparency & Governance
We hold ourselves to the same standard of accountability we demand from our government. This hub documents how candidates are vetted, who governs the movement, and how every dollar is reported.
The path from interest to slate
TheFuture does not add candidates by popularity, pressure, or private dealmaking. Every potential candidate is reviewed through a structured Advisory Board process designed to test readiness, ethics, community trust, policy competence, and alignment with the movement's accountability standards.
2026 slate status: Finalized & closed
The 2026 slate has completed this process. We are not accepting additional candidates for this cycle. Future cycles will reopen with clear steps for people who want to learn, prepare, and be considered.
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Interest & orientation
Prospective candidates join the information list and receive an overview of the movement, expectations, the ethics pledge, and the cycle timeline.
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Eligibility screen
Basic requirements are reviewed: residency, office sought, legal eligibility, conflicts, and willingness to comply with USVI campaign finance rules.
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Rubric review
The Advisory Board evaluates readiness across the published rubric categories — policy competence, budget fluency, emotional intelligence, community engagement, equity, and institutional oversight.
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Community trust check
Candidates are reviewed for public conduct, credibility with residents, and a demonstrated record of service prior to seeking office.
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Ethics & compliance review
Financial conflicts, outside obligations, and campaign conduct expectations are documented in writing before slate consideration.
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Slate decision
The Advisory Board determines whether a candidate is ready for endorsement, needs further preparation, or should not move forward this cycle.
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Future-cycle preparation
People not in the current cycle stay connected, attend briefings, and prepare for the next open process.
Interested in a future cycle?
The 2026 slate is closed, but the pathway is not. Join the interest list for future-cycle updates, process briefings, and preparation materials.
The Candidate Evaluation Rubric
Every candidate on our slate is scored against 23 published markers across six categories. Expand any category to see exactly how candidates are objectively evaluated.
Evaluation markers
- Working knowledge of the VI Code relevant to filed legislation
- Ability to read a fiscal note and identify hidden recurring costs
- Track record of position consistency across at least 24 months
Evaluation markers
- Explains the General Fund vs. enterprise funds distinction
- Identifies revenue assumptions and their political risk
- Proposes line-item amendments with offsetting reductions
Evaluation markers
- Documented constituent-facing conduct without retaliation
- Receives critique from colleagues without personalizing it
- Repairs publicly when wrong; no record of bad-faith attacks
Evaluation markers
- Two years of measurable civic activity prior to candidacy
- Named references from at least three community organizations
- Town-hall cadence committed in writing — minimum quarterly
Evaluation markers
- Public position on equal-pay enforcement in territorial contracts
- Hiring history reviewed for parity at decision-making levels
- Endorsement-free assessment by independent equity reviewers
Evaluation markers
- Commits in writing to subpoena power use where warranted
- No undisclosed financial relationships with regulated entities
- Discloses conflicts at the committee level, not after the vote
Full Vetting Guide
All 23 markers, scoring weights, and the appeals process.
Leadership & Advisory Structure
The movement is governed in two tiers. Founders set strategic direction; the Advisory Board & Elders Framework provides independent oversight and candidate review.
The Founders
Founder Name
Co-Founder & Convener
Lifelong Virgin Islander focused on legislative reform and youth civic engagement.
Founder Name
Co-Founder & Policy Lead
Background in public budgeting and territorial fiscal oversight.
Founder Name
Co-Founder & Community Director
Two decades organizing across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
The Advisory Board & Elders Framework
Function
The Advisory Board reviews every candidate against the 23-marker rubric, audits the slate's adherence to the Ethics Pledge, and holds binding authority to remove a candidate for documented breach of the conflict-of-interest policy.
The Elders Framework convenes culturally rooted leaders from across the territory to advise on community impact and long-horizon stewardship.
On confidential advisors
To protect the professional independence and institutional roles of our advisors, certain board members remain confidential. However, all advisors are bound by our strict Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Pledge — and removal is automatic upon breach.
Compliance, Finance & PAC Ledger
TheFuture PAC is registered with the Virgin Islands Office of the Supervisor of Elections. All filings are public.
Organizational Filing
Public-record identifiers for TheFuture PAC.
- Entity Number
- VI-PAC-XXXXXX
- PAC Treasurer
- [Treasurer Name]
- Statement of Organization Filed
- [MM / DD / YYYY]
- Reporting Period
- Quarterly — next due [Date]
We hold ourselves to the same standard of accountability we demand from our government.
Public scrutiny is welcome — it is necessary. True reform begins by setting a higher baseline for political organization in the Territory: published rubrics, named leadership, audited finances, and binding ethics. If we ever fall short of what is documented on this page, we expect to be told publicly, and we will respond publicly.