City Administrator Must Resign to Run for Mayor

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]The race for Belize City Mayor is already heating up and a new name is stirring the conversation. City Administrator Dr. Candice Pitts is now being mentioned as a possible PUP candidate. She hasn't confirmed anything, but if she runs, she'll likely have to step down from her post at City Hall. That sets her apart from other rumored contenders like Deputy Mayor Eluid Miller and Allan Pollard, who aren't salaried council employees.

[00:00:28]There's also a bigger picture. Belize City has had only one female mayor.

[00:00:33]Pitts' entry could shift that narrative.

[00:00:36]We asked Deputy Mayor Miller today about the growing speculation.

[00:00:41]She has not directly indicated that to us. As you have said, it's rumored.

[00:00:46]But the city administrator, just like myself, just like any other person who might be interested in participating in the clearly defined process under the banner of the People's United Party, they have the right to do so.

[00:00:57]Of course, in terms of her employment at the council So, if such a decision is made, it is something the council will have to deliberate on based on our regulations and and our act.

[00:01:07]But we will cross that bridge if we ever get there. But just like myself and any other resident of this city, Dr. Pitts has the the right to participate in that process if she so chooses.

[00:01:17]This evening, Candice Pitts responded to our question on her candidacy saying her present focus is fully on my responsibilities as City Administrator.

[00:01:27]Any future political decisions would be considered carefully and at the appropriate time.

[00:01:33]The window for candidates to apply to run in the municipal elections for the People's United Party is from June 1st to June 19th.