Jamaican Prime Minister Mourns the Passing of Former Councillor Leroy “Lizzy” Mitchell

Written by on October 7, 2024

Kingston, JamaicaJamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Leroy “Lizzy” Mitchell, former councillor for the Walderston Division in North East Manchester. In a heartfelt message shared on his official Twitter account on October 5, 2024, Holness remembered Mitchell as a “champion of the people” who dedicated his life to serving his constituents with dignity and passion.

Holness praised Mitchell’s years of selfless service, highlighting his role as a community leader and advocate for social welfare and economic advancement. He noted that Mitchell was deeply committed to helping the most vulnerable in his division, ensuring that residents could access opportunities that improved their quality of life. Describing him as a “devout humanitarian” and a “formidable political organizer,” the Prime Minister emphasized the impact Mitchell had on his community, particularly in a competitive division like Walderston.

The passing of former councillor for the Walderston Division in North East Manchester, Mr. Leroy “Lizzy” Mitchell has saddened me deeply.

Leroy distinguished himself over many years as a champion of the people and will be remembered by the residents of the Walderston Division,… pic.twitter.com/QcrG0Vy522

— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) October 5, 2024

“Lizzy was one of those Councillors who went above and beyond in serving his constituents,” Holness remarked. “He was particularly keen on social welfare and economic enablement.”

Holness also extended his condolences to Mitchell’s family, friends, colleagues, and constituents, while encouraging others to honor his legacy by reflecting on his patriotism and deep love for both humanity and Jamaica.

As the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) mourns the loss of one of its stalwarts, Mitchell’s memory is expected to live on through the positive impact he made on the people of North East Manchester.

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