Mrs Jagan served as a councillor at the Mayor and Town Council in 1951. In fact, she was the first female to be elected as a councillor at the Council. In January 8, 1951, the then Deputy Mayor moved a motion on citizens education: The Deputy Mayor, Hon. Lionel A. Luckloo, read the following motion: – “Whereas it is desirable that citizens should be kept informed on Municipal matters and whereas many useful contributions could be made by citizens for the welfare and progress of the city;

Be it resolved that the Council arranges for quarterly informed meetings in the Town Hall at which members of the Council may meet the citizens and discuss Municipal affairs.”

Councillor Janet Jagan seconded the motion and said that she considered it a very excellent motion. It gave voters an opportunity of hearing from their representatives the progress the Council was making and direct contact to review the past activities of the Council. Voters would also be able to express their views and make suggestions which could be brought before the Council. Therefore, she made a contribution to the development of the city of Georgetown.

Indeed, Guyana has lost a great leader whose life was multi-dimensional and well-balanced. Mrs Jagan placed herself at the service of the city and Guyana.

The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown extend sincere condolences to her children, Cheddi (Joey) Jnr, and Nadira — and those, who loved and cared for her.
Royston King
Public Relations Officer
Mayor and City Council