“If we are to make government truly work, we must get back to the basics of what government should be doing for our neighborhoods. Our city’s leadership needs to deliver on those basic services, from public safety to trash collection, that are at the heart of making Houston a better place to live, work and call home.” Nick Hellyar, candidate for Houston City Council At-Large
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Nick Hellyar wasn’t born in Houston but got here as fast as he could. The child of immigrants, Nick was brought here as a baby, a quintessential American kid growing up in a British household, in the Texas South. His mother sacrificed and rented a small one-bedroom apartment in order to send Nick to the best schools in Houston. Living far from family, Nick made a community out of the friends, neighbors, and teachers who poured into his life while attending Houston public schools. Nick first learned about public service from his sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Henley, who let Nick and other students volunteer on his campaign. This is where Nick dived into the world of public service and never looked back, going on to work on various campaigns, in Houston City Hall and serving as District Director for Representative Carol Alvarado’s Houston office. It was in these roles serving the people of Houston that Nick recognized his passion for fixing people’s problems, working on important issues like improving parking and pay for firefighters. Nick also enjoyed racking up small wins like removing roadkill from in front of the home of a concerned mother on the day of her daughter’s quinceañera and heeding the calls of concerned citizens to place a stop sign at a busy intersection. For Nick, there is no problem too small. Now a homeowner and small business owner, Nick has continued pouring into the city that he loves by helping people to find their homes and actively engaging in his neighborhood association and civic club. As your next City Council Member, Nick is focused on solving our city’s most basic and pressing problems like improving our infrastructure, protecting vulnerable populations, strengthening public safety, and streamlining our city regulations. Nick will always be accountable to you – the people of Houston – and he’ll go to work every day with your family, your small business, your kid’s school, in mind. |
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