Belize High School Student ,Sandra Lindo, Takes the Helm as ‘Mayor for a Day’

Fourth Form Student at Belize High School, Sandra Lindo, took over the highest seat in municipal government for Belize City this week, becoming Mayor for a Day. Yesterday Lindo held various meetings with Mayor Bernard Wagner and members of the Belize City Council. She also attended the launch of the Handmade in Belize Project from the Institute of Creative Arts and met with the youth shadow council. Erin Garnett, Director of Communications for the Council, said that Lindo was the winner of the “Mayor for a Day” Essay Competition the council hosted last year. Garnett said that the initiative is a part of the council’s push to ensure youth inclusion. Lindo told Love News that she intends to share the memorable experience with all her peers.

Lindo also met with the council’s child advisory board.