Local Member of Parliament, Mr Tony Piccolo is seeking to continue to serve the local community, following his successful pre-selection as the ALP candidate for the seat of Light, at the next state election scheduled for in March 2018.
At the ALP’s state council meeting held last week, Mr Piccolo sought and was successful in gaining pre-selection for the seat of Light, which he has held since March 2006. Mr Piccolo said despite holding a very Marginal seat he had no desire, whatsoever, to seek a safer seat. “I have always only wanted to serve my local community, and I see the very small Margin as a motivator, rather than a threat,” Mr Piccolo said.
“In the end you have a duty to work hard for your community whether your Margin is 2.8% like mine, or 10%,”
“It is a privilege to serve the community as a local Member of Parliament and I have enjoyed the role immensely,”
“While the hours can be long and the demands sometimes unforgiving, I consider myself blessed to have the opportunity to do the work I do,” “It is such an honour to be given the job by my community, the role to represent them in State Parliament.”
Starting his life in Naples, Italy as the son of poor parents who worked the land for a living, Mr Piccolo migrated to Australia with his family in March 1963, seeking a brighter future.
Mr Piccolo said his parents Raffaele and Maria Piccolo taught him the value of hard work, the importance of family and instilled in him a ‘never give up’ attitude.
“My priorities for the coming year and the following term, if re-elected, are to continue to work towards ensuring we have a safe and just community.
“I am keen to meet and engage with as many people I can in the electorate to ensure I fully understand the changing needs of our community,” Mr Piccolo said.
“Local people should not hesitate to contact me if they require any assistance, as no issue is too big or too small for my staff and me to assist them with,” he said.