JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Diya TV) — Indian American Impact (IA Impact), a political advocacy group focused on increasing representation of Indian-origin candidates, announced endorsements for several local elections across the United States this cycle. The group highlighted candidates in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Colorado, emphasizing community service, public safety, and economic development.
In New Jersey, IA Impact endorsed Mamta Singh for Jersey City Council At-Large and Sangeeta Doshi for Cherry Hill City Council.
Singh immigrated to the United States nearly 20 years ago to raise her family. She later founded JCFamilies, a nonprofit connecting women and children with local resources. If elected, Singh would become the first Indian American to serve on the Jersey City Council. Her campaign promises focus on stable property taxes, expanding youth recreation programs, and strengthening city services.
Sangeeta Doshi, a Cherry Hill councilwoman first elected in 2017, was born in Jabalpur, India, and raised in the U.S. from age two. She has balanced a career in telecommunications and small business with public service. Doshi has served on the NJ Transit Board of Directors, the Cherry Hill Planning Board, and multiple local committees. Her initiatives have focused on sustainability and public safety, earning recognition from local civic groups.
In North Carolina, Dimple Tansen Ajmera, a four-term Charlotte City Council member, received IA Impact’s endorsement for re-election to her At-Large seat. Ajmera was born in Surat, India, and moved to the U.S. in 2003. She became the first Asian American and youngest woman elected to Charlotte’s city council. A certified public accountant, Ajmera worked at Deloitte and TIAA-CREF before pursuing public office. She has been recognized for her efforts to improve affordable housing and expand economic opportunities in Charlotte.
Namrata Yadav, a Charlotte resident and corporate executive, also earned IA Impact’s endorsement for City Council At-Large. Yadav campaigns on a “community-first vision” and emphasizes accountability, business-driven solutions, and safer neighborhoods.
In Colorado, Ashish Vaidya, a Philadelphia native with a doctorate in political science from Temple University, was endorsed for the Centennial City Council. Vaidya has taught political science at both high school and university levels. He emphasizes using data-driven solutions to address local challenges, including housing affordability, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility.
Across all endorsed candidates, a focus on community service, public safety, and economic opportunity emerges. Singh and Doshi prioritize local resources and sustainable development. Ajmera and Yadav aim to enhance accountability and create safer neighborhoods. Vaidya brings an analytical approach to local governance, stressing fiscal responsibility and long-term planning.
With local elections underway, these candidates represent a new wave of Indian American leaders shaping city policies and governance. Their campaigns highlight the importance of diversity, community engagement, and innovative problem-solving in American politics.
