UDP welcomes 90 applications for municipal candidates countrywide
By Zoila Palma: During the UDP’s press conference on June 16, 2026, the party confirmed that it had received 90 applications for municipal candidates countrywide. UDP Chair Sheena Pitts explained that for Belize City, the party received 21 applications, 18 of which were for councilor seats. “Let me move on to Belmopan, we got a […] The post UDP welcomes 90 applications for municipal candidates countrywide appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
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By Zoila Palma: During the UDP’s press conference on June 16, 2026, the party confirmed that it had received 90 applications for municipal candidates countrywide.
UDP Chair Sheena Pitts explained that for Belize City, the party received 21 applications, 18 of which were for councilor seats.
“Let me move on to Belmopan, we got a total of 13 applications for Belmopan and of the 13, two for mayor, 11 for councilors, are you seeing the trend already? It’s more than enough.
In Corozal, we have a total of 11 application, 10 for councilor, 1 for mayor. In Dangriga, fully loaded 17 applications. Out of which, 14 for councilor, 3 for mayor.
San Ignacio and Santa Elena, 11 applications, 10 of which are councilors, 1 for the mayor.
For Orange Walk, Punta Gorda, and Benque, we have full slates.
In San Pedro we have a total of 8 applications, 7 for councilors, 1 for mayor,” she explained.
Pitts says that the UDP will meet with their regional leaders to discuss conventions.
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