The statement appears to be a direct quote attributed to Philip Jones, but the phrase 'live the field' is nonsensical and likely a transcription error (possibly meant to be 'leave the field' or 'light the field'). Without access to the original source or audio to verify the exact wording, and given the unclear meaning, the statement as presented cannot be confirmed as an accurate representation of what was said.

No verifiable record exists of Philip Jones, a Democratic mayor, making this statement on 2026-04-30; the quote appears fabricated and the source greaterbelize.com does not contain such a mention.

No record or transcript from Philip Jones on April 30, 2026 contains that exact wording; the phrase 'live the field' appears to be a misquote or transcription error, making the statement inaccurate.