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New MP Evangel Promises Open Mind

evangel MPNewly elected Perth MP, Eleni Evangel of Greek descent, gave her first interview to the Sunday Times’ journal. She said: “They are talking about light rail in either Murray or Hay streets, but I don’t want them going through the malls. They are the centrepieces of our central business district and light rail would ruin the amenities of our malls.”

Colin James Barnett, current Premier of Western Australia said the rail will have been completed by 2018 and Transport Minister Troy Buswell has confirmed Hay St was the preferred west-east thoroughfare.

According to the Sunday Times, Evangel does not agree as she is convinced that this would hurt some of Perth’s biggest retailers. She stated:”I don’t think light rail will do retailers any justice. There are much better options, St Georges Terrace and Wellington St.”

The charming and open-minded MP also noted she is in favor of gay marriage, unlike Barnett who is opposed to it.

“I had the right to be married. I don’t see why a gay person shouldn’t have the right to be married. It’s quite simple,” she said. “I don’t even see what the issue is. I have lots of gay friends. Who are we to make judgments on people?”

Evangel expressed her will to make Perth a better place to live in.

“With deregulated shopping hours we have to encourage restaurants to stay open later,” she said. “You can’t get a decent meal in this city after 10:00 p.m. when the kitchens close. It would be nice to get a healthy meal after midnight if you have flown in.”

(SOURCE: The Australian, Sunday Times)

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