Africa-Press – Liberia. During his presentation, Rep. Toles provided an overview of his legislative work on Capitol Hill, his short-term accomplishments, and his vision for the coming years.
Montserrado County District #8 Representative Prince Toles has delivered his first annual district report, highlighting the implementation of two major projects—the T-VET Project and the construction of the Jallah Town Event Hall—as key developments under his leadership.
The report was presented over the weekend during a community gathering held at the Free Pentecostal School in Sinkor. The event, which was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere, brought together youth leaders, elder councils, women’s groups, and members of the District Development Council (DDC), representing 22 communities within the district.
During his presentation, Rep. Toles provided an overview of his legislative work on Capitol Hill, his short-term accomplishments, and his vision for the coming years.
“For the period 2024, two major projects were identified, namely the T-VET Project and the Jallah Town Event Hall,” he told residents. He disclosed that the total cost of both projects is estimated at US$453,000, with US$37,000 already received from the Government of Liberia toward their implementation.
“Let me make it clear that LACE is the custodian of the funds apportioned to the district for developmental purposes,” he clarified, referring to the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), which is responsible for managing government-funded development projects.
Rep. Toles noted that since assuming office in January 2024, he and his team have prioritized listening to residents across the district to ensure inclusive governance. “Our approach is centered around allowing residents to be a part of the decision-making process,” he said.
He recounted that shortly after his victory, he convened meetings with the elder council, women’s groups, and the DDC for initial acquaintance. However, the DDC was later dissolved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in accordance with the Local Government Act of 2018 and replaced by a seven-member District Advisory Council (DAC).
“We held meetings with the former District Development Council to familiarize ourselves with their work and provide updates on our legislative agenda. On April 17, 2024, we hosted our first roundtable district meeting to engage directly with stakeholders,” he added.
Toles said his office encouraged residents to submit their own project proposals, which are now guiding the district’s development priorities. “These projects will serve as tools for driving direct development in our district as we move forward,” he stated.
In addition to his development agenda, the lawmaker unveiled a three-year strategic plan and presented a comprehensive financial report detailing all funds received and expended.
“Today, we presented our first annual district report to our citizens, outlining our activities on Capitol Hill, our short-term accomplishments, and our three-year development agenda. We also provided a financial overview, including government-funded projects through LACE, and those directly funded by our office,” he said.
Rep. Toles disclosed that he personally contributed US$700 toward the renovation of the DDC office to ensure continued community engagement.
He also highlighted his commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy in the district, noting that his office has fully sponsored community leadership elections in over 11 communities since taking office.
“As representatives of our dynamic district, we are dedicated to ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to participate in shaping their governance,” he said. “To this end, we facilitated elections in more than 11 communities, reflecting our commitment to democratic practice.”
He revealed that his office invested over L$1.3 million (approximately US$7,000) to fund the community elections, covering operational costs, security, printing of ballot papers, and other election materials.
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