AFL great Anthony Koutoufides confirms bid to become Melbourne Lord Mayor

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Former Carlton FC champion Anthony Koutoufides announced he will run for Melbourne Lord Mayor after speculation in July he was considering entering the race.

The AFL great will take on Nicholas ‘Nick’ Reece in the October local council election after he was voted in as Lord Mayor this July. 

In a statement to kick off his campaign, Koutoufides said the “time to act is now” and announced some of his key policies. They included a pledge for a two-year rates freeze and funding for more major events to support local businesses.

Lord Mayor Nick Reece and Anthony Koutoufides at Carlton game at the MCG. Photo: @nickreecemelbourne / Instagram.

“Your voices need to be heard and the final quarter has just started… Vote for a better Melbourne,” the footy icon said.

According to the statement, “Captain” Koutoufides will lead his “high performance [Team Kouta]” having led Carlton FC from 2004 to 2006.

Koutoufides’ entire ticket is yet to be confirmed, with his running partner unknown.

Source: Herald Sun.

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