UDP Town Board Candidate Moises Tzul Withdraws, Ceci Lara Selected to Run
In a letter directed to the chairman of the UDP Executive Committee dated January 24, Mr. Tzul stated,
"I am formally withdrawing as a UDP candidate for the upcoming Town
Board elections.
The responsibilities of a candidate and in extension that of a councilor
of the San Pedro Town Board are enormous! The judgement calls and the
dedication needed to see issues and projects through are awesome! I have
concluded that I am not yet ready to take on such responsibilities and
obligations.
Therefore, I have decided that it is in the best interest of our party
and that of the people of San Pedro Town that I withdraw from the race for
this election.
I want to assure you that I will continue to support the UDP party
because I am convinced that it has worked for all of the people and will
continue to do so when reelected.
Thank you for the opportunity that our party gave me. I will always be
grateful for the support.
Respectfully,
/s/ Moises Tzul
The letter was followed by a press release from the San Pedro Town Board, which reads as follows:
"Because of the irregularities committed by Moises Tzul during his function as clerk of the Ambergris Caye Planning Committee, the San Pedro Town Board has terminated his employment and taken the necessary steps to remedy the situation.
The proper authorities have been informed and an investigation has begun. The Board discovered the irregularities and immediately took steps to deal with the matter. The Board will not tolerate nor cover a matter such as this one from the people it serves. We are sad that such drastic action had to be taken. However, we believe it was the proper thing to do."
The San Pedro Tourist Guide Association also issued a press release Another press release which reads as follows:
"The Board of Directors of the San Pedro Tourist Guide Association wishes to advise its members that as a result of irregularities committed by Mr. Moises Tzul in his capacity as clerk for the San Pedro Tourist Guide Association, steps have been taken to relieve him of his duties. Therefore, Mr. Moises Tzul is no longer authorized to carry out any business whatsoever on behalf of the association. Should members need any assistance, you may proceed to contact Mr. Edmundo Castillo at the San Pedro Town Board until further notice."
