#180 - Gabi Ghasseb - Mayor Elect

Gabi Ghasseb is a Bunbury City councillor, long-time local, and mayoral candidate in the 2025 Bunbury City Council elections. Born in Lebanon to Lebanese and Syrian parents, Gabi migrated to Australia at age 7 and has lived in Bunbury ever since. He has a background in business and community service, and is known for his strong empathy, grassroots engagement, and commitment to making Bunbury a thriving regional city. A man of faith and family, Gabi brings both lived experience and vision to his campaign.Topics CoveredGabi’s migrant upbringing and family storyWhy he feels called to public serviceLessons from Lebanon and the value of democracyThe underdog mentality in politicsBunbury’s “youth drain” and need for tertiary optionsOpportunities for Bunbury to become WA’s regional capitalHousing, rates, and homelessness challengesTechnology, AI, and the future of communityFaith, forgiveness, and leadership valuesEmpathy as strength and weakness in politicsAddressing criticism and misconceptionsWhy diversity in council mattersAnd for all of your uniform needs, Check out our uniform supply & print shop here! 🌐 www.outfitco.com.auDisclaimer: The BLXCK INK Podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of affiliated individuals or organisations.Stories shared on this podcast may contain fictional elements or be embellished for creative effect. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental unless explicitly stated.This podcast is not intended to provide professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.