WILLIAM (MIKE) CAMPBELL
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE
AREA REPRESENTATIVE
BRS
William (Mike) Campbell, often known as Mr. Mike, is a dual national enjoying both Belizean and British citizenship. Mr. Campbell is 56 years old and has been a well-known public figure in San Pedro Town for over two decades. Mr. Campbell immigrated to Belize from Mexico in 1986 with $500 USD. By virtue of his Commonwealth Citizenship he has voted in every election since acquiring residency in1989. Mr. Campbell obtained Belize Citizenship in 1996 and has enjoyed the rights and privileges of Belize citizenship for over fifteen years and is very experienced in the politics of our country. Mr. Campbell is self-educated and constantly expands his knowledge through research and study.
Mr. Campbell is a well-known builder and contractor, having built many familiar landmarks including Lighthouse Reef Resort, Royal Palm, Coconuts and the Tennis Club in San Pedro as well as on Caye Caulker, St. George's Caye, Dangriga, Belize City, Ladyville and the Corozal District. He is best known for gaining acceptance of the Covintec Building System in the country of Belize and has employed as many as 200 full time workers and has trained hundreds of workers nationwide in the use of the Covintec systems. Having Belize born children and grand children Mr. Campbell is fully aware of all the community problems we face and has much in common with the working people that make up San Pedro as he is one of them. Mr. Campbell is also an experienced pilot and is a well-known member of the aviation community.
Mr. Campbell has lived in Corozal, Ladyville, Caye Caulker and permanently resides in the San Juan area of San Pedro. In 2006 Mr. and Mrs. Campbell sold their home on Seagrape Drive near Marina's after making 15 years of payments and invested the money to purchase what is now Xaman Ek Resort and Spa on North Ambergris Caye. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have divorced and the resort is for sale. Mr. Campbell has an intense dedication to his adopted country and has not left the country in more than 10 years.
Mr. Campbell was elected to two terms as one of four Private Sector Representatives on the Board of Directors of the Commercial Free Zone Management Agency. Mr. Campbell was elected and served under a UDP government and was reelected and served under a PUP government. Mr. Campbell participated in the formation of hundreds of jobs in the Free Zone and it was his proposal that led to the system of duty free fuel being available for cane
farmers in Orange Walk. Mr. Campbell wrote the development standards for the CFZ in Corozal and served on the CFZ 20 year Planning Committee. Mr. Campbell knows how to create jobs and attract foreign investment.
Mr. Campbell's list of community service projects in San Pedro includes the building of the old jail in Central Park free of charge, the donation of classrooms to the RC primary school, and serving on the Civic Center Committee. He is an environmental activist being totally opposed to offshore drilling. Mr. Campbell has a strong commitment to education. He was directly involved in the formation of The Island Academy and also operated a community Internet High School for two years. Currently he operates San Juan Internet that provides local children with Internet service at $1 for 15 minutes. He has a self confessed passion for the environment, and believes in sustainable development through the careful management of natural resources. His extensive experience in development nationwide gives him a unique perspective on development knowing from experience that development can be sustainable and environmentally friendly. Mr. Campbell currently writes a weekly political column for the Independent newspaper published in Belize City.
Mr. Campbell is well aware that our biggest national resource is our vast population of young people. This is our biggest strength and we have the responsibility to feed and educate and provide medical care to all our children as well as assure that they will have jobs to make their own futures.
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