PUERTO
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RI C O
GOVERNOR
ALEJANDRO J. GARCiA- PADILLA
I PO
In addition to the poor process through which the existence of the letter was
informed, the same does not exp lain why the Commonwealth has been
designated as a high-risk grantee. DOJ Co-Chairs the President's Task Force on
Puerto Rico, and as you know, we have enjoyed a close working relationship.
I think it wou ld have been more proper that prior to sending the letter that DOJ
share its concerns so we cou ld work to address them.
In the last two and half years, Puerto Rico has accompl ished the highest crime
rate reduction in the United States. Yet DOJ acknowledges that effort w ith a
letter designating the Commonwea lth as a high risk grantee.
I look forward to discussing the Department's concerns and working with you
on solutions that are suitable to both DOJ and the Commonwealth.
Cordially,
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,