Mahesh Bhagia

I started as a community activist and grassroots organizer, and eventually worked in town hall advocating on behalf of constituents and making government services more easily accessible to our residents. I am now focused on building a strong, vibrant, and diverse local Democratic Party as EDO Chairman. Professionally, I was integral to the growth of an innovative financial technology leader that is now part of Fortune 500 and S&P 500. Today, I am a small business owner who understands the challenges faced by residents in the current climate, because I have to navigate those same challenges myself. With your support, I hope to combine my activism, advocacy, technology, and small business experience and offer a pragmatic vision on how together we can move Edison forward.

A History of Activism and Leadership

My aim is to fight economic recession, tax unfairness and the ongoing pandemic for my fellow residents of Edison. My team of council members and I have aligned goals for Edison and will to use our expertise and experience to move Edison forward.

Having been a leader in many community and professional organizations, I have always remained a regular resident of Edison. My children also attend Edison Public Schools. My experience enables me to see Edison from the eyes of a regular resident. I will use my leadership and activism skills to take Edison in the right direction.

Edison, the 5th largest town in New Jersey, is home to residents from a multitude of backgrounds. It is an example of New Jersey’s diversity at its best. It is therefore particularly important that the next Mayor and Councilmembers for the township are competent, compassionate, and qualified to represent all of the township’s 100,000 residents.

The

Issues

Taxes Are Too Damn High!

Our team’s first priority will be to reduce inefficient spending. This will help reduce the current financial burden on taxpayers. There will be accountability, fairness, and transparency in taxation.

Improve Township Services

We will ensure the unending rate hikes on utilities will stop. Our priority will be to fix water and sewer systems, pave roads, clean parks, and work on better and faster internet at affordable rates.

Transparent Government

Communication will be a key element in coordination between the Mayor’s office and Edison residents. New office hours will be assigned to enhance strong communication between all parties. Once elected, audits will be carried out by independent third party auditors to ensure transparency, which has remained amiss for some times now.