“Beautify CNMI transcends politics,” said the Democratic Party’s Saipan mayoral candidate.
Rep. Tina Sablan, an Independent senatorial hopeful, and Labor Deputy Secretary Cinta M. Kaipat, one of the ruling Covenant Party’s two senatorial candidates on Saipan, were among the founding members of Beautify CNMI.
Villagomez said they may have different political affiliations, but they all agree that Beautify CNMI is good for the island.
“This is a non-political entity,” he added.
Villagomez said as a candidate, he is hoping that voters will “look at my education, my work experience, my management experience and my commitment to the island. I want the people to vote on the candidate that they think can do the best for the island and can work hard for them.”
He believes his record shows he can do a lot of things as mayor.
“And I can do it much cheaper,” he said.
On Sept. 19, Villagomez said Beautify CNMI will help initiate the International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Besides its regular cleanups, the group plants trees, paints over graffiti, repaints bus stops and even the old lighthouse on Navy Hill.
Beautify CNMI also tackles animal welfare issues, including stray dogs. It has co-hosted a dog show for three consecutive years and helps raise funds for the adoption and care of stray animals.
