On Monday, September 23rd 2019, Mr. Patrice Gumbs Jr tendered his resignation as member of the Central Voting Bureau. In the letter to the Prime Minister, with copies to the Governor and members of the Central Voting Bureau, Gumbs indicated that the decision was taken as endeavors that he is currently pursuing stand in conflict with his ability to execute his role as a member of the bureau.
Gumbs, a member of the Bureau since June 2016, indicated that it was an honor and privilege to work alongside colleagues of such professional and capable esteem and thanked the Prime Minister for the opportunity and the confidence entrusted in him to serve Sint Maarten in this capacity.