The elections for the Union of Beirut Families concluded with a victory for the Independent Families list.
Backed by MP Fouad Makhzoumi, its members secured eleven of the eighteen seats.
In contrast, the slate backed by the Future Movement and its allies won seven seats.
This gave the Independent Families slate a majority within the Union.
The results of the Beirut Families Union elections followed a contest between the two slates.
Amid political and social interest in the electoral landscape and its implications for family representation in the capital.
This victory grants the independent slate a key role in the coming phase,
Particularly in setting the Union’s priorities and addressing social and developmental issues of concern to Beirut families.
The result also reflects a notable shift in the balance of power within the Union.
The list backed by Makhzoumi secured a four-seat lead over its rival.
All eyes are now expected to turn to the Union’s next steps and how it will translate the election results into practical initiatives that serve Beirut and its residents.
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