Mahesh ‘Mac’ Shah, long-time Democrat and Indian-American community leader, was recently honoured for his selection as a councilman in South Brunswick.
Mahesh ‘Mac’ Shah, long-time Democrat and Indian-American community leader, was recently honoured for his selection as a councilman in South Brunswick. The Township Council named Shah to fill the seat that opened up when deputy mayor Carol Barrett became a county freeholder in early January.
New council member Mac Shah would serve as the liaison to an autonomous board as council members pointed to his background in science as a positive for the position.
Shah, 53, has lived in the township for nearly 10 years and raised his family there. He is a scientist in research and development for Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick.
At a community honour for Shah at Chutney Manor Restaurant in South Brunswick on January 31, Shah said it would not be an easy task to accomplish without the help of so many people, coordination, collaboration and dedication to the party. “Obviously, our involvement with Democratic Party for so many years played a significant role,” he said.
This process consists of rejection, election and selection. Each word has a long story and hard work behind it of the past few months. Shah has been involved with the Democratic Party since the last 20 years -has been a Democratic county committee man since 2000, and member of South Brunswick planning Board since 2002, while also having served on the board of directors for South Brunswick YMCA for several years. He is also the President and founder of the Indo-American Cultural foundation of Central New Jersey (IACFNJ).
As a councilman, Shah said he would like to promote political awareness among the Indian-American community and encourage them to be a part of the political process for a better and successful future of the next generation. He said that he would like to see more Indian representation at different levels through the township, county and state level. At the local level, he said he would particularly like to see more representation in the School Board and other township committees. Shah also committed to support policies of fiscal discipline and careful land development for the township and said his top priority was to work with the team.
Furthermore, Mac said, “this is not an easy task but I am confident that with strong commitment and my involvement in the day-to-day life in our community, I will make a difference”. I strongly believe “Do not ask what community can do for you, ask what you can do for your community”.
He further said he would like to be a bridge between Indian Americans and Asian Americans to bring their culture into a civic forum. Shah thanked mayor Frank Gambatese, deputy mayor Chris Killmurray, councilman Joe Camarota, and Charlie Carley for their support. In addition, he extended his appreciation to all IACFNJ committee members for their support.
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