The Council

From its inception in 1970 Belmopan had been administered by the Reconstruction and Development Corporation (RECONDEV).

In 1999, following consultations and a peoples referendum, Belmopan became a city.  On March 1, 2000 the first city council elections were held and Anthony Chanona became Belmopan´s first Mayor.  He served for two consecutive terms, along with six other Councillors.  On March 1, 2006 the present Mayor Simeon Lopez was elected to office, he is now serving his third term in office.

Presently serving in the council along with the Mayor are:

• Joel Westby (Deputy Mayor)
• Amilcar Umaña - Councillor
• Valeriano Nal - Councillor
  
• Anna Banner Guy - Councillor
• Victor Perdomo - Councillor
• Juan Alas - Councillor

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Mission

The Belmopan City Council will provide the infrastructure, services and environment essential for growth and development and enhancement of the quality of life for the people.  The Council is committed to being transparent, accountable, efficient, professional and courteous and to showing respect and concern for individual dignity while stimulating participation and cooperation within the community.

Vision

"Our vision for Belmopan is a safe, clean, green, quiet, healthy and modern city developed on the basis of coordinated urban planning under a master plan which provides equal opportunity for all residents to realize their human potential and to raise their children in a family-oriented environment."

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Mayor | Councillors | Organogram | City Administrator

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