In a decisive electoral triumph, Lucy Belle-Matthew has emerged victorious in the Roseau City Council Elections, securing her position as the elected councilor for Ward 4. The Monday polls concluded with Belle-Matthew receiving a commanding 408 votes, significantly outpacing her opponent Sherman Boston, who garnered 267 votes.
Following her victory, Belle-Matthew expressed profound gratitude, attributing her success to divine providence with the statement, ‘All praise and thanks to father Yahweh. Great things he has done indeed.’ She extended heartfelt appreciation to her supporters through a detailed Facebook post, acknowledging the critical role of community backing in her campaign’s success.
The councilor-elect specifically recognized her dedicated campaign team, humorously dubbed ‘Team Bicycle,’ which included prominent supporters such as Hon Skerrit and numerous local activists. She emphasized that her electoral success was particularly bolstered by strong support from neighborhoods including Stockfarm, Pottersville, Tarish Pit, Gutter Village, Yampeice, Bellevue, and notably Fond Cole residents.
Belle-Matthew characterized her campaign as fundamentally rooted in unity and a shared commitment to community advancement. Looking forward, she pledged to intensify her engagement with constituents, emphasizing listening, learning, and collaborative efforts toward substantive community development. Her concluding remarks invoked the bicycle metaphor as a continuing symbol of progressive momentum: ‘Let’s keep the momentum going together, as we ride forward.’