Councillor John Chedid

BIOGRAPHY

John Chedid grew up in Parramatta whilst attending Rosehill Public and Arthur Phillip High School. He is married with 3 children, lives in Parramatta and now has his own children attending schools in Parramatta. John is a local identity who is well known and respected by many groups and individuals in the community. He is passionate about local issues and has continued to provide support to local groups and clubs over many years.

Whilst working as a volunteer for the Parramatta Police Youth Club for over 15 years, John was elected president of the club for 2 years. He was involved in fund raising and the facilitation of youth programs in close collaboration with the Police. During that time, he also worked with Telopea Primary School and Granville Boys High in securing assistance in sponsorship of fetes, repairs to their sporting facilities as well as advocating for increased funding through the State Government.

John also reaches out to the elderly in the community and is a strong supporter of Meals on Wheels and the Ermington and Rydalmere Senior Citizens. Through Council he has assisted them with transport and the overseeing of their OH&S compliance. He has also been very involved in fundraising activities and can be seen playing the occasional game of bingo with the senior citizens.

In the last couple of years alone, John has volunteered with the 2006 Committee for Australia Clean Up Day in Telopea; Mc Happy Day at Ronald McDonald House; Lifeline Cancer Foundation –spokesperson; Red Cross.

Improving the infrastructure and opportunities for small business, including neighbourhood groups, is another passion of John’s. He knows small business is the livelihood of our economy due to the invaluable convenience they provide for the community and as a vast contributor towards job creation in his local area. He is committed towards improving services that will help small businesses stay afloat and will continue to raise items through Council that will make life easier for small business owners.

John’s popularity in the local community saw him preselected for the State Liberal seat of Parramatta in 2007. His efforts and hard work saw weekly articles in national and local papers which represented his community on many fronts. John running for the State seat has further raised his profile in the community and further encouraged residents to seek his support.

When John’s not devoting his spare time to local neighbourhood centres or sporting clubs he is spending much earned relaxation time with his family and friends. John knows family life wins over everything and never underestimates the support and value they provide. Bushwalking, camping and tennis are just a few of the ways he unwinds with his family, friends and colleagues.