Everyone matters.Ĭivic Involvement: Cape Cod Times guest columnist, Long-standing member of Hyannis Port Civic Association, member of Greater Hyannis Civic Association, guest speaker at Barnstable Community Innovation School for Memorial Day I look forward to representing the people of Precinct 3 in an open and transparent way. My love of the outdoors through shellfishing, biking, hiking and boating give me a unique perspective that will help me as a town councilor. I have engaged in thoughtful dialogues to better understand their concerns for the betterment of our community. My experience with a degree in engineering and corporate marketing background will enhance my understanding of the complex issues facing Barnstable in the coming months and years. I have actively connected with many of my neighbors and residents of Barnstable regardless of political beliefs, cultural and economic differences. I have been a Centerville, Precinct 3, full-time resident for the past 8-plus years. What other information would you like voters to know? I am a truly independent person from a culturally diverse background, born in India and having lived in multiple states in the U.S. I have a background in the corporate world in both engineering and marketing with a problem-solving mindset that needs to get things done in an impactful way. To support these workers, which in turn provides tax revenue to keep our property taxes low, I plan to work with Planning & Development and the Department of Public Works to come up with new initiatives that will alleviate these burdens with a forward-looking plan that sustains the attraction of the town of Barnstable that inspired me to relocate to Precinct 3. It shifted many part-time residents towards a full-time residency in our community. Our infrastructure is stressed to accommodate this growth in population in terms of traffic, clean water and housing that challenges businesses, schools and infrastructure. The COVID pandemic has impacted our residents especially hard. What is the most pressing issue in your district and how would you address it? Other civic involvement: CHAMP Homes Inc.Īs an independent with no special agenda or mainstream political experience, I’m running for town council to represent all residents of Precinct 3. The current town councilor, Paul Hebert, is a friend and he has endorsed me for the vision I have shared for our precinct and the town of Barnstable, which is preservation of open spaces, developing efficient infrastructure for future growth and solving the housing crisis. I hope to represent the voices of our residents in helping to formulate solutions that will benefit everyone. in engineering, UMass LowellĮmployment: Senior business manager at SABIC, a chemical manufacturing company