Mayor Sides with Brawling Councilor

Today, we caught up with Mayor Bernard Wagner who told us that he believes Thompson’s account and sides with him on this one. He, however, shared that he implores his councilors time and time again to stay away from nightclubs and invest that energy in their communities.

 

Bernard Wagner, Mayor, Belize City

“It is about ensuring that due process is maintained. We have to hear the side of the councilor. But from all account, based on what I have heard so far, it was provoked. He was provoked. You have to defend yourself at all times. I would consider that maybe politics and clubbing don’t mix like oil and water. On that side he may have had some poor judgment by going into these clubs. I have always maintained to our councilors stay away from clubs. It does not mix. Only problems could happen there and you see in that situation clearly he waws provoked. I am behind him. I support him. I draw a line when they are in the wrong. But when I believe they are in the right I support them for it. There are many activities you could engage in, positive activities. Being in the club one, two in the night will serve no purpose. But being on the basketball court and the football field, eight, nine, ten in the morning shows me the difference and so I want to always really encourage them to participate in sporting activities. Get in the communities, serve the communities instead of serving the clubs.”