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Published in the Northern Star
http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/candidates-wife-gets-votes-with-unusual-video/3083162/
When Ballina Mayoral candidate Ray Karam decided he was going to run for local council, the first person he asked for support was his wife Sarah Karam. He would never have guessed what that support was going to look like.
Sarah, who is one of the owners of the Belle General café in Ballina, was on the coffee machine one day when a popular 90s hip hop song came on; one of her staff members suggested that she make a remix of it to support Ray’s campaign. It was an immediate yes.
She took the idea to Ray and he loved it. From there they developed the lyrics, not only to let people know that Ray was running for Ballina Mayor but also to let people know how to vote. After talking to people both in his shop ‘Nourish’ and in the broader community, Ray Karam, who is also running for Councillor of ‘A’ ward, realised that, “there were a lot of people who were confused about how to vote and what section to vote in.”
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When Ballina Mayoral candidate Ray Karam decided he was going to run for local council, the first person he asked for support was his wife Sarah Karam. He would never have guessed what that support was going to look like.
Sarah, who is one of the owners of the Belle General café in Ballina, was on the coffee machine one day when a popular 90s hip hop song came on; one of her staff members suggested that she make a remix of it to support Ray’s campaign. It was an immediate yes.
She took the idea to Ray and he loved it. From there they developed the lyrics, not only to let people know that Ray was running for Ballina Mayor but also to let people know how to vote. After talking to people both in his shop ‘Nourish’ and in the broader community, Ray Karam, who is also running for Councillor of ‘A’ ward, realised that, “there were a lot of people who were confused about how to vote and what section to vote in.”
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Echonet DailyRay Karam in the Echonet DailyNumber of years in shire/LGA: Nearly 10 years this time and I spent many of my childhood and teenage years in Ballina. My grandfather was born in and was a resident of Ballina as well. My Great Great Grandfather was actually Mayor of the old Ballina Municipality.
Current councillor? No Clubs/sports/interests: On the board of the Ballina Chamber of Commerce and former president of the same. Interests: People, children and parenting, business and anything community related. Are you a member of any political party or an organised ‘ticket’? No. Brief description: I am a long time local businessman with strong links in community groups and projects. I hold a real care for people and what is going on for them and bring a vast life experience. I appreciate the work the Council and people have done in the Ballina area and look to continue and expand on this work with the community. READ MORE |
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Ray Karam in the Northern StarHome Renovation Star pulls crowd at ExpoBallina Chamber of Commerce chair Ray Karam said what made the event special was its community flavour and relaxed feel. . .
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