Karen Bodden shines!

Belize City, December 7, 2011

There is no doubt, following last night’s two-hour debate on LOVE FM, that the People’s United Party Belize City Mayoral Candidate Karen Bodden is the most capable person to take up the mantle at City Hall.

Although flanked by the other all-male candidates, Bodden stood out as she put forward her presentations with impeccable delivery. Whether it was the discussion on priority areas of focus, rescuing the city from financial despair, dealing with Central Government, assuring stern leadership throughout the three-year term, or restoring hope and integrity, Bodden led the way with a coherent vision of what she and her team will bring to the table once elected.

Bodden indicated during the debate that while the basic responsibility of the Council is the upkeep of the city’s maintenance, she believes effort must be placed to “rehabilitate the spirit of Belize City residents”. She pointed out to evidence that the City can afford to run its own affairs, but a lack of leadership, incompetence and mismanagement has prevented it.

Citing the Auditor General’s incomplete report on the Belize City Council’s finances, Bodden listed a number of questionable payments by the current UDP Council which led to the unnecessary spending of almost $180,000.

Bodden said one of her priorities will be to ensure that there is a functional and effective policy for accountability at City Hall.

“I take dealing with the people’s tax monies as serious business,” she remarked, adding that she will carry out a full audit of the Council’s finances in the first few days in office to find out the true state of City Hall.

While the debate drew the participation of the PUP candidate along with the independents and 3rd party candidates, the incumbent UDP candidate never showed up for the debate. Darrel Bradley had been contacted for his participation, but he refused to accept the challenge.

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