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Eli El-Chantiry was elected to City Council in November 2003. Councillor El-Chantiry is the proprietor of the Lighthouse Restaurant in Constance Bay and is well known throughout West Carleton for his extensive community involvement. He is committed to working with area residents and businesses to help build West Carleton's future in the New City. When West Carleton was amalgamated with the City of Ottawa, residents were promised cost savings and better services. Although some progress has been made, there is still work to be done and Eli wants to ensure the needs and aspirations of the rural and semi-rural areas of the new City are truly met.
Eli, who was born in 1957, is the second oldest of 6 children. Raised on his family's farm in Lebanon, he came to Canada when he was 18 years old to begin a new life. He met his wife, Maha, in Ottawa, and they were married 29 years ago.
Councillor El-Chantiry has been a staunch supporter of and volunteer for many West Carleton events. He has been on the Board of Directors for the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and worked with a number of local groups who need help, including local Community Centres, local Churches, the Legion and Seniors Groups.
Eli was recognized for his efforts when his community awarded him the West Carleton Citizen of the Year for 2001. Receiving this prestigious award during the U.N. International Year of the Volunteer is one of Eli's proudest accomplishments.
Councillor El-Chantiry is a member of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee, Long Range Financial Plan Sub-Committee, Member Services Sub-Committee, the Police Services Board and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.
Eli is truly honoured to represent West Carleton at City Council on behalf of the community of West Carleton.
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