On December 4, Washington, the city council election marked a historic first: Mamta Singh secured an At‑Large seat, becoming Jersey City’s initial Indian‑American elected official. This triumph paralleled a broader political shift, with reformist Councilmember James Solomon landing the mayor’s office in a decisive runoff, yet for the Indian‑American community the headline was undeniably Singh’s breakthrough.
Jersey City hosts a sizable Indian‑American populace—especially around Journal Square, Exchange Place and adjacent neighborhoods—but it had never before seen one of its own on City Hall’s stage. The city, commonly referred to as “Little India” with its bustling Indian India Square, finally got the representation it had long deserved. Singh’s election closes that gap, signaling a moment long awaited by a community that has shaped the city’s business and cultural life for generations.
Running with Solomon’s “Team Solomon” slate, alongside Rolando Lavarro and Michael Griffin, Singh campaigned on stabilizing property taxes, enlarging youth recreation programs, and bolstering support for working families. Still, her most resonant appeal to Indian‑American families came from her grassroots activism. As a nonprofit chief and organizer she founded JCFamilies—one of Jersey City’s most vibrant community groups focused on women, children, and employed parents—and later launched Indians In Jersey City, which aids immigrant families and keeps Indian traditions alive through festivals, gatherings, and forums. Over time she became a trusted link for newcomers and long‑time residents navigating schools, services, and urban life.
Singh’s historic win unfolded as Solomon smashed out former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, sealing a sweeping victory for the city’s reform agenda.
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