THE
CITIZEN'S DIVIDEND
ESTIMATED DIVIDEND
$20,000-$25,000
ELIGIBILITY
Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands
PUBLIC SERVICES
Existing tax revenue remains protected
THE PROPOSAL
A DIRECT PAYMENT TO RESIDENTS OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
The Citizen’s Dividend is a plan to use Warren Mosler’s financial expertise to bring large sums of money into the Virgin Islands that otherwise would not have been realized, place those funds into a dedicated Citizen’s Dividend account, and pay them out directly to residents of the U.S.V.I.
HOW IT WORKS
New funds. A dedicated account.
A direct dividend.
The plan is designed to add money to the Virgin Islands economy—not redirect the money already supporting government operations.
Secure the funds
Bring large sums of money into the Virgin Islands that otherwise would not have been realized.
Create the account
Place the new funds into a dedicated Citizen’s Dividend account, subject to supporting legislation by the USVI Senate.
Pay residents
Distribute the available funds directly to residents.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Existing government revenue remains intact
The regular government revenues from taxes and other sources will continue to fund government operations. The Citizen’s Dividend is not designed to replace the general fund or take money away from public services.
Instead, it is designed to bring large sums of money into the Virgin Islands that otherwise would not have been realized and distribute those funds directly to the people.
A STRONGER LOCAL ECONOMY
Money that moves through the Virgin Islands
The payment of the Citizen’s Dividend is also expected to generate additional tax revenues for the U.S. Virgin Islands. As dividend money moves through the local economy, it can support businesses, increase economic activity, and generate additional revenues that will go into the USVI General Fund to support and enhance public services.
“The Citizen’s Dividend is meant to be transformational: a direct payment to Virgin Islands residents that gives the economy a boost like never before, while also generating subsequent revenues needed to fund enhanced public services.”
REGISTER. VOTE. PARTICIPATE.
Participation - not political support
The dividend would apply regardless of whom you vote for. Your vote remains secret. The Citizen’s Dividend would not depend on supporting Warren Mosler, the U.S. Virgin Islands Green Party, or any particular candidate, party, or ballot position.
Eligibility is based on residency, not on whom you support.
IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS
What the proposal depends on