Mayors Association Requests Fair Pay and Post-Service Benefits They’re familiar faces at every ceremony and community event, the people we call ‘Your Worship’ and ‘Lord Mayor.’ They oversee millions in taxpayer dollars and often look like powerful, high paid public figures. But behind the titles and the spotlight, Belize’s mayors carry a heavy load. The long hours, the public pressure, and the political battles take a toll, and when their term ends, many face challenges most of us never see. Ton

We should implement a community service requirement for those healthy individuals who sit on benefits and refuse to work. Litter picking, helping the elderly, cleaning graffiti - whatever. Want your benefits? You can get off your arse and contribute. Time for some tough love. Agreed? | Rupert Lowe