Undeterred by his poor showing at the May 11 General Elections, popular Social Activist Mark Benschop is seeking the support of city residents for the upcoming Local Government Elections in four months time.Mark BenschopBenschop, who has been fighting for Local Government Reforms and the holding of elections for almost 15 years,holesale Soccer Jerseys, has written to the Guyana Elections Commission, indicating his intent to contest the Georgetown District in the March 18, 2016 Local Government polls.“Let’s start by saying, ‘Benschop signals his intention to run for Mayor of Georgetown,Nike NFL Jerseys China,” Benschop said in an interview from New York City,NFL Jerseys Cheap, USA yesterday.Already the Alliance For Change and A Partnership for National Unity have indicated that they will be contesting the local government elections using the successful coalition formula.The coalition and the opposition People’s Progressive Party will be the two major hurdles that Benschop will have to deal with if his intention to become the Mayor of the capital city is to be successful.“We have already notified GECOM. My grounding with the people, activism and vision would help to transform the capital city into a modern one,” Benschop said.But although he ran under the name “The Independent Party” at the May 11 General Elections,Cheap MLS Jerseys, Benschop’s advisors have suggested that he run under a newly named group: “Benschop for Mayor”.The advisors are of the view that he stands a far better chance with his name being seen in the voting booth, as it gives him an edge over the other contestants.When asked why he thinks he will do better than his showing at the General Elections, Benschop said, “The General Elections are by far different from the Local Government Elections. My entrance into General Elections was merely to acquire a seat in Parliament to make a difference. However, the people are set on me becoming the Mayor of Georgetown. And I’m now prepared to take on that responsibility to work for all the people of Georgetown regardless of their political affiliation,”the former political prisoner told this newspaper.He plans to reform the entire City Police by providing attractive salaries and training to make them people friendly.Benschop also plans to address the deplorable conditions of the city markets to make them modern, and better for vendors and customers as well as installing Parking Meters to attract more revenue.“We will have a strong, competent and energetic team to replace all the long serving members in the City Council. Time for real change!” he declared.Among the Local Government reforms Benschop will be seeking are the Creation of a Municipal Court where the revenue goes to the city.“… It’s time the City gets its own TV or radio station. These are just a few things that will generate a substantial amount of revenue. City owned parking lots and the creation of a system to ticket vehicles that are parked illegally,Wholesale NBA Jerseys,” Benschop explained.He also plans to push for two term limits for the Mayor and for the Mayor to be the CEO of the city, instead of the Minister or Central Government having a major say in almost everything.“It’s time for people with vision to run city hall,Wholesale China Jerseys, enough of the old ways of doing things,” Benschop said.