Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 8:31am
Fellow Belizeans,

In less than a year we will vote for a new council to serve us from Match 7th 2012 to 2015. This will be our golden opportunity to create real and positive change for our communities!! If we miss this chance, we will suffer 3 more years! This is our chance to make our vote really count!

Over the years, we have experienced both UDP and PUP councils only to find that today our communities are experiencing rising crime, unemployment, poverty, drug use and many social problems. The Paradox is that while the masses suffer, our elected politicians are getting richer!

Hope has arrived! Now you will have more than two choices on the ballot!! The VIP is a group of brave, resourceful and honest citizens who have stepped up to make that change a reality! "We no frayed"! This means we must challenge the PUDP (PUP+UDP)!! Since 2000, the VIP has participated in 4 municipal elections in Belmopan and one General Election in 2008. In 2009, the VIP "whopped" the PUP at the polls in Belmopan to take second place!! VIP is now prepared for Victory in 2012! You too will have this golden opportunity for change!!

VIP is the ONLY Party with a record of Transparency and Accountability in campaign financing, while the PUDP continue to "take money under the table" and refuse to let the public know where their campaign money comes. The VIP is TOTALLY serious about making sure that All Belizeans benefit from the wealth of our nation's resources. After all Belize is for all of us!

As your next council the VIP pledges to continue our commitment to transparency and will:

- Publish quarterly reports of the revenues and expenses of the council!!

- Hold open council meetings for the public to listen and participate.

- Publish the trade license and property tax roll to ensure fairness for all residents.

- Have an "Open Door" policy to the Mayor and all Council information.

Only a VIP council can create a safer, healthier, cleaner and better community by implementing:

- A No Tolerance policy on crime in partnership with Police and residents.

- A Green Initiative to ensure a clean, safe and healthy community.

- A Family Program to provide clean and safe activities for ALL. (Scouts, Guides, sports)

- An Education Plan to assist schools to improve and to make sure no child is left out.

- A business desk to support businesses and attract new investments for a vibrant economy.

VIP is looking for brave, honest and hardworking candidates to join us in the campaign for elections 2012 and 2013. Please feel free to call, text or email us. Together We Can!!!

In humble service to Belize,

Robert A. Lopez

VIP Chairman 2011-2012