Nick Hellyar

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Nick Hellyar

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

December 9, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Blinn College, University of Houston

Personal

Profession

Real estate

Nick Hellyar ran for election to the Houston City Council to represent At-large Position 2 in Texas. Hellyar lost in the general runoff election on December 9, 2023.

Biography

Nick Hellyar was born in London, England. He attended Blinn College from 1999 to 2001, University of Houston from 2001 to 2004, and University of Southampton in 2005. Hellyar's professional experiences includes being the CEO and a real estate broker for Hellyar Group. He has been associated with the Houston Association of Realtors and the Houston GLBT Political Caucus.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

Willie R. Davis defeated Nick Hellyar in the general runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on December 9, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	55.1	95,470
		Nick Hellyar (Nonpartisan)	44.9	77,845

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 173,315
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General election

General election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

The following candidates ran in the general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	32.2	63,943
✔		Nick Hellyar (Nonpartisan)	22.7	45,139
		Danielle Keys Bess (Nonpartisan)	18.4	36,651
		Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca (Nonpartisan)	10.5	20,971
	Submit photo	Marina Coryat (Nonpartisan)	8.5	16,841
		Obioha Nwabara (Nonpartisan)	7.7	15,265

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 198,810
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hellyar in this election.

2019

See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 4

Letitia Plummer defeated Anthony Dolcefino in the general runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 4 on December 14, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Letitia Plummer (Nonpartisan)	51.8	88,522
		Anthony Dolcefino (Nonpartisan)	48.2	82,222

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 170,744
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General election

General election for Houston City Council At-large Position 4

The following candidates ran in the general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 4 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony Dolcefino (Nonpartisan)	20.9	39,627
✔		Letitia Plummer (Nonpartisan)	15.9	30,223
		Nick Hellyar (Nonpartisan)	12.7	24,068
		Ericka McCrutcheon (Nonpartisan)	11.2	21,195
	Submit photo	Bill Baldwin (Nonpartisan)	10.7	20,276
	Submit photo	Javier Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)	8.4	15,912
	Submit photo	Jennifer Laney (Nonpartisan)	6.1	11,589
		James Joseph (Nonpartisan)	5.8	11,054
		Jason Rowe (Nonpartisan)	3.3	6,347
	Submit photo	Christel Bastida (Nonpartisan)	2.6	5,017
	Submit photo	Tiko Hausman (Nonpartisan)	2.3	4,288

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 189,596
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2019

Nick Hellyar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hellyar's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a homeowner and small business owner in Houston, Nick Hellyar understands the challenges facing our neighborhoods - flooding, street repair, public safety, increasing density and traffic, and getting the most out of the considerable tax dollars we pay. Nick grew up in central Houston, attending HISD public schools including Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. After attending the University of Houston, Nick got his first exposure to public service, working as a staff member for a Houston City Council Member and a member of the Texas Legislature. It was this work - attending civic club meetings, responding to resident requests, and helping to deliver neighborhood level projects - that fostered his passion for public service and local government. Nick is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, and he is a former Vice President & Board Member of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus. He now owns and operates a real estate business - The Hellyar Group - in Houston, where he focuses on buying and selling residential properties, rental placement, property management, and investment. As a business owner, Nick must work within a budget, make payroll, and maximize every dollar to be successful. He will bring that same sensibility to Houston City Council.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• As an At-Large Council Member, I will take the lead in ensuring the proper planning, funding, and improvement of our city's infrastructure. Houston's roads are in disrepair, our homes are flooding each time it rains, and improvement projects are stalled or delayed due to insufficient funding and an inefficient permitting process. We must have enough adequate infrastructure to support our economy and quality of life now, and in the years to come.
• After Hurricane Harvey, and continued 500-year floods over the past few months, the need to strengthen drainage and flood control has never been more urgent. Repairing our streets is integral to improving flood mitigation because our roads are designed to hold water, which prevents floodwater from reaching our homes. I will work to prioritize and expedite projects that do the most good by focusing on the worst areas first.
• Resolving the City's financial challenges will be one of my top priorities. Using my experience as a small businessperson, and as a former City Hall staffer, I will work to improve the City's financial standing. We must work to be more accountable in order to cover our unfunded liabilities, such as pensions, and I pledge to be a good steward of our tax dollars. As an At-Large Council Member, I will always vote to protect our city's financial security.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

- Improving our city's infrastructure

- Strengthening drainage and flood control
- Improving our city's finances

- Reducing traffic and increasing mobility with increased accessible transit options

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Local government has the biggest impact on our daily lives.This race is about ensuring residents have access to core city services, like reliable garbage & recycling pickup, adequate city infrastructure to address increasing traffic & flooding, and smooth roads. It's about providing residents a high quality of life while addressing local issues in a fiscally responsible manner. When we build a strong foundation, our neighborhoods and businesses will thrive.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. Having served as a City Council staffer and having worked for a State Representative, I have experience serving the people of Houston and I will be able to effectively roll up my sleeves and get to work for constituents on day one. I have a passion for and track record of working on city projects and city issues, as well as working with neighborhoods and community leaders to get things done.

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