Eleni Evangel

Eleni Evangel[2] is a former Australian politician who was the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Perth from 2013 to 2017. She was a City of Perth councillor between 2005 and 2013.[3]

Eleni Evangel
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Perth
In office
9 March 2013 – 11 March 2017
Preceded byJohn Hyde
Succeeded byJohn Carey
City of Perth Councillor
In office
2005–2013
Personal details
Born (1965-12-17) 17 December 1965
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Political partyLiberal Party
Spouse(s)Bill Evangel[1]
Children3 (Andria, Christos, Juliet)

Evangel, who is of Greek descent, was born in Perth and has a teaching and television presenting background. She is the daughter of Anastasios Parissis, once a prominent nightclub and restaurant owner in Northbridge.[4]

She was elected to the Legislative Assembly seat of Perth at the general election of 9 March 2013. She attained 48.6% of the primary vote and won on preferences.

References
  1. "Eleni Evangel". Liberal Party of Australia (Western Australian Division). Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. "Ms Eleni Evangel MLA BA". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. Gartner, Anne (12 March 2013). "Evangel will leave City short". Guardian Express. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  4. Mullany, Ashlee (12 January 2012). "Perth councillor set for move to state politics". news.com.au. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
John Hyde		 Member for Perth
2013–2017		 Succeeded by
John Carey
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