2009 Belizean municipal elections
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A municipal election was held in Belize on 4 March 2009. Voters elected sixty seven representatives, eighteen in city councils (11 Belize City, 7 Belmopan) and forty nine in town councils.
Participating parties
United Democratic Party (incumbents)
People's United Party
Vision Inspired by the People (Belmopan only)
Benque Association (Benque Viejo only)
People's National Party (Punta Gorda only)
Congress of the P.G. People (Punta Gorda only)
Belize City
Mayor of Belize City Zenaida Moya will seek reelection after fighting off a challenge by Councillor Anthony Michael. She will be challenged by retired public officer Dr. Cecil Reneau.
Belmopan
Simeon Lopez, sitting mayor, won a local convention on August 17, defeating younger challengers Khalid Belisle and subordinate Eugene Brown. He will be challenged by the PUP's Rosalind Casey.
Towns
The slates for all district towns have been selected.
Schedule
February 4: Announcement of polls and nomination date.
February 9: Presentation of PUP municipal manifestos
February 16: Candidates for municipal councils formally nominated at local election office.
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