Incumbent President of the Greek Community in Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis has triumphed in elections held yesterday to elect a new Board of Directors.
Turnout was relatively low on the day with just 665 votes counted of which 26 were deemed invalid.
Nick Dallas who was featured on both ballots, gathered the most votes with 624 counted.
According to Election Committee representatives who spoke to Neos Kosmos all 19 candidates on Mr Papastergiadis’ ballot were elected.
Speaking to Neos Kosmos Mr Papastergiadis expressed his great satisfaction that members voted to endorse the work of the Community during the previous term and that they have renewed their trust both in himself and his colleagues.
“I want to thank all those that came forward to vote and who honoured us with their endorsement. The electoral race has ended. There are no winners or losers. From tomorrow we continue united for the progress of the organisation and the community” Mr Papastergiadis stated last night as the unofficial results were announced.
The Electoral Committee made the official results available this morning.
Theo Markos who was informally heading the rival ticket CommunityUnity (Παροικιακής Ενότητας) told Neos Kosmos that “today’s process and debate which preceded created interest in the community organisation and has only been positive for the Community. I thank all those that voted for our group Community Unity (Παροικιακή Ενότητα). I would also like to congratulate Bill Papastergiadis and his team for their win. I wish them every success for the work ahead and hope that they always focus on defending our community institution in the interests of the community”.
