Rekha Nandwani, an Indian origin, who stays at New Jersey for more than 17 years, a Hudson County Democratic Committee woman, has kicked off her New Jersey city council campaign for Ward C on Dec. 15 with a fundraiser at Curry On restaurant in Jersey City.
She has been involved in the local politics at the grassroots level for a long time, had drew a large crowd, including Jersey City Council President Rolando Lavarro, Hoboken Council President Ravi Bhalla, Woodbridge Councilman Viru Patel and former Mayor of Edison Jun Choi.
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“I am humbled by the level of support I have received so far in my campaign to be the next Council-woman for Jersey City’s Ward C,” Nandwani said at the meeting that was attended by members of the Indian-American community.
“Rehka is a friend, and an advocate on neighborhood issues and for Asian-Americans,” said Council President Lavarro. “She gets the community’s concerns and is a tireless worker. I have no doubt she possesses the skills, determination and community support that make for a formidable Council candidate,” Lavarro said.
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Nandwani said that, “It is not a new idea. I have been planning to eventually run someday. It is not a new idea for me, for my friends, supporters or my family, given that I have been a resident of the city for more than 17 years and have been actively involved with the local politics at the grassroots level, taking up various issues that concern people at different levels” .
“I am encouraged by the constituents I hear from throughout the ward that tell me they need a leader that will represent their interests in the community and that is exactly what I intend to do,” she added.
“I am a South Asian, but I am not pitching myself only as one community’s candidate. I have already a proven track record in Jersey City and have got crossover appeal. What makes me a unique candidate are my years of experience of working at the grassroots level and deep knowledge and familiarity with the issues,” Nandwani said.
“As a colleague of Rekha within the Hudson County Democratic Organization and Committee-man for Ward C-1, I have full faith in her ability to be responsive to her community and constituency,” said Ward C-1 Committee-man John Lynch. “This is the kind of attention, dedication and drive, we need in our council person for Ward C” Lynch said about Nandwani.
By Premji
