CitCo Welcomes Dr. Pitts as City Administrator

The Belize City Council has officially announced that Ambassador Dr. Candice Pitts will assume the role of City Administrator starting November first, succeeding outgoing administrator Albert Vaughn. Dr. Pitts brings a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience to her new position at City Hall. The City Council says it looks forward to working with her to improve municipal services and strengthen Belize City’s resilience. Today, Mayor Bernard Wagner shared his thoughts on collaborating with Dr. Pitts and reflected on the contributions of outgoing administrator Albert Vaughn.

 

Bernard Wagner, Mayor, Belize City

“Well, me and Candice go way back. We were, in 2018, we were councilors. I was a mayoral candidate, and she was a councilor. I believe she brings tremendous capacity to the council. Her term of office obviously will have to dovetail with an eye on the municipal elections of 2027. And so, we wanted to ensure that the new mayor and the new council of 2027 have the opportunity to really shape leadership; and so her term of office will dovetail with the 2027 municipal elections.”

 

Reporter

“With Mr. Albert Vaughn leaving how much has he helped the city during the term that he was your Admin?”

 

Bernard Wagner

“Tremendously, tremendously. He brought a sort of cooling effect so to speak on leadership at City Hall. Really simplify stuff that normally would be complex. He brought that layman term, that on the ground sort of the leadership that we appreciate up to today.”

 

Reporter

“So if he brought all these things, why didn’t he stay?”

 

Bernard Wagner

“Mr. Vaughn has his own personal ambition. I cannot hold him back. He has his ambition and he has other personal things that he wants to achieve.”