I am writing to you for a dual purpose, to thank you for your support and to let you know that I will be standing for re-election at the Merri-bek City Council elections next month Pentridge Ward, I am seeking your continued support because of my ongoing and genuine desire to work hard for our community.
People have been asking me when I will begin my campaign. My answer is that I have never stopped. I am always campaigning for improvements to our local area and have been doing so for decades.
Our residents deserve a Councillor who has proven to be accessible and responsive to residents needs. The last thing we need is someone who appears on the streets only in the two months leading up to an election.
Some people give up too easily. When I’m told a problem is impossible to solve, I see it as a challenge: that’s the difference I bring.
I want to continue to work for you and your family. Together, we can make a difference.
Yours sincerely,
Anthony Helou
Candidate for Pentridge Ward
Anthony Helou is a true Councillor who will serve your interests in the community and in council chamber and Anthony always fought to keep business in Moreland. A vote for Anthony Helou is a vote for a strong, experienced and active member of council. If you want to be sure that your views and needs are acted upon by Merri-bek council, vote No. 1 for Anthony Helou for Pentridge Ward.For further information please don't hesitate to contact me on my phone number 0415577790 . or E-mail me on aheloujp@gmail.com
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Anthony Helou Candidate for Pentridge Ward, City of Merri-bek Putting ideas into action is what the Community wants and needs over the next four years includes. This pledge is but one example of my ongoing commitment to establishing a true partnership with the residents of our ward in developing and promoting the kind of local area that we all want.
For further information please don't hesitate to contact me on my phone number 0415577790 . or E-mail me on aheloujp@gmail.com
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Let's Get Merri-bek Moving again
Your candidate Anthony can't win this election without your help. Voting is a continuity of policies founded on sound Merri-bek values and building on the success and learning from mistakes of the past. And while he would be delighted to receive your full support through a
No. 1 vote,
He would point out that even your preferences are important
Support Anthony Helou your Local candidate with the experience and proven track record in community development
Together, we have had and will continue to make a difference.
You need a councillor who demonstrates leadership on important issues and has a long history in Local Government and Community Services
Anthony Helou
Candidate for Pentridge Ward - Merri-bek City
Mob : 0415 577 790
Email : aheloujp@gmail.com
www.anthonyhelou.com.au
Face Book Page : www.facebook.com/heloucandidate/
Hi, you will receive your ballot papers by post on 7, 8, or 9 October.
To vote correctly in a local council election, you must number every box on the ballot paper and return it to reach the election office by 6 pm on 25 October at the latest.
How to make your vote for Anthony Helou count, you must place a number in all squares and only use each Number once.
Number all Boxes as shown from 1 To 7.
Do NOT LEAVE ANY BOX BLANK
DO NOT REPEAT ANY #
DO NOT MISS ANY #
1/2
While the election has concluded, my commitment to our city remains unwavering.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your support throughout this journey. I am deeply appreciative of the many friends, family members, volunteers, and supporters who generously and selflessly dedicated their time and effort to my campaign.
A special thank you goes to my campaign director for his invaluable input, feedback, and encouragement, and to our social media manager and team for their hard work and dedication.
To the constituents, I am truly grateful for your trust and support. I eagerly await the election results and look forward to the opportunity to serve you as your councilor, working to make Merri-bek a thriving community where people from all walks of life can live, work, and raise their families.
Let’s Get Merri-bek Moving Again.
Many thanks.
ANTHONY HELOU
Dear Residents,
This is a reminder in 1 Hour to cast your vote and voting closes at 6 pm. If you haven’t done so already, please ensure your ballot pack is mailed back by then.
A big thank you to all Pentridge Ward residents who have already voted!
This is the last call
Dear Residents,
This is a reminder that today is the last day to cast your vote and voting closes at 6 pm. If you haven’t done so already, please ensure your ballot pack is mailed back by then.
A big thank you to all Pentridge Ward residents who have already voted!
Vote for change and take action for the future of our community.
The only poll that truly counts is on Election Day, so don’t miss out, let your voice be heard.
If you want to see real change, you must be part of it.
Get out and vote tomorrow before polls close at 6:00 PM!
Don’t miss the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time! Every single vote count and can help shape a better future for us all.
Remember, if you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.
Be smart do your part!
Don't miss the chance to make a difference in our community. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time! Every single vote count and can help shape a better future for all of us.
Let’s make it happen together!
Dear Residents,
By now you should have received your ballot packs to cast your vote in the Merri-bek City Council Elections, 2024. The ballot pack will contain:
- A ballot paper attached to statements and photographs lodged
by the candidates in your council or ward.
- A ballot paper envelope with a flap.
- Voting instructions.
- A reply-paid envelope.
To complete and return your vote follow the instructions on the ballot pack and make sure your completed vote is in the mail or hand-delivered to your election office before 6 pm on Friday 25 October 2024.
If you haven’t received your ballot paper call 131832 to assist you or visit the Official web site:
https://onlinepva.vec.vic.gov.au/net/ORVA...
I am proud to have served as a councillor for 17 years and as mayor in 1996, 2004, and 2006 in the former City of Moreland. Since my election in 1996, I have been dedicated to offering a new style of leadership—proactive, accountable, and focused on the needs of our community. I have always strived to serve as a strong voice for residents with transparency, integrity, and without arrogance.
Over the past four years, millions of dollars have been wasted by the current council on unnecessary initiatives, such as the costly decision to change the city’s name. While I fully support efforts to address Indigenous issues, this expenditure should have been invested in facilities that directly benefit Indigenous people in our city. Additionally, the attempt to remove parking along Sydney Road would have hurt local traders, and external consultations have cost millions that could have been avoided by employing qualified local professionals.
My commitment is to focus on the real issues that matter to our community.
As someone who has lived here for over 53 years, I am running for council again to continue working for a better future for our city, independent of party politics.
Together, we have achieved so much: saving Newlands Senior Citizens Centre from demolition, reopening the former Moreland City College, keeping Coburg Olympic Pool open, and more. These are not just "my achievements"—they are *our* achievements, made possible by your trust and support.
Vote #1 for Anthony Helou, representing you.
If you want to be sure that your views and needs are acted upon by Merri-bek council, vote No. 1 for Anthony Helou for Pentridge Ward.
Born in Lebanon, came to Australia in the early 1970’s and settled in Brunswick. I managed to get work in a Brunswick Textile factory as a machine operator. The work involved was to spin yarn which was hard work for someone like me as I didn’t speak any English nor did I have any family member or relative here to help me. I didn’t expect to start work immediately.
Shortly after helping myself with English classes and lots of reading I started to help others. I have held several positions in the private and public sectors.
In March, 1998, I became the Third Mayor of the Local Government of Moreland and was re-elected Mayor for the second term in 2004 and for a Third term in 2006 and a Councillor since 1996 to 2012.
Prior to local government, I had extensive experience with various community groups, spanning the 50 years in which I lived, worked and raised my family in the City of Moreland. One of my enduring areas of interest and involvement has been working with various non-English background communities.
This in part arises out of my own experience arriving in Australia as a migrant. This personal insight has enabled me to assist others to understand the system of the Australian society. My expertise in these areas grew out of my personal role with the Commonwealth Employment Service. This has been built upon my capacity as a Councillor, Mayor, Board Member, and Chairman of various boards and as a Public Office Holder. I have developed, addressed and negotiated with groups representing industry, residents, various professionals, bureaucrats, politicians and ministers.
I have completed nearly 25 years of involvement in a Local Community Health Centre and many other groups and associations in Victoria. This has involved frequent analysis of situations through research, reading reports, discussion, consultations and the analysis of statistical data across a diverse range of disciplines such as Immigration, Human Services, Centrelink, Local Government, State and Federal, Newspapers, Television and many other agencies.
I am able to set goals and priorities, have a good capacity to organise my workload and work well under pressure. I also have been active in policy development and implementation at all levels on a variety of issues.
In conclusion, I am from Non-English speaking country and I have faced the barriers that most of the migrants have faced and what I have learned is based on my ability and desire to learn.
My Great Achievements " The constant theme in my working life has been a belief in social justice and starving to change people's life for better
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