Politics & Government

Candidate Profile: Sanjeev Kapoor

Sanjeev Kapoor is a Democratic Committeeman for Ward 4.

Editor's Note: Five Woodbridge council seats are up for election on Nov. 5.

Ward 1, Democrat newcomer Nancy J. Drumm faces Republican newcomer John Vrtaric. 


In Ward 2, Republican newcomer Margaret "Peg" LaTorre has challenged incumbent Democrat Richard Dalina.

In Ward 3, Democrat incumbent Michele Charmello has been challenged by Republican newcomer Cathy Andreuzzi-Kovalsky and Independent newcomer Kevin J. Garcia, Sr. 

In Ward 4, Democrat incumbent James H. Major has been challenged by Republican newcomer Thomas A. Sobe, Jr. and newcomer Sanjeev Kapoor.

In Ward Five, Democrat newcomer Debbie Meehan runs unopposed.

Patch distributed a list of questions to the candidates to give them a chance to express their positions on local issues. Their responses will be printed as we receive them, up to election day.

Name: Sanjeev Kapoor

Age: 39 
 
Education: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

 
1. Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background and why you should be elected: I have been a resident of Iselin since 2005. I am married to Shruti Kapoor who is also a Democratic Party committeewoman and have two children. 

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I am associated with business associations and nonprofit organizations, helping the community at large.  I own a small business. Earlier, I worked for the City of Santa Clara in the field of information technology. I am a go getter and always available for help. Volunteering and providing community service is my passion and has been a part of my life.

 
2. What do you think distinguishes you from other candidates? What do you bring to the table? As a Democratic Committeeman of Ward 4, I am actively engaged in understanding issues related to business, permit, traffic, sanitation etc. which are constantly ignored by current elected council candidates.

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I believe my business management and information technology skills, experience and the ability to think out of the box (will help) solve problems that are very important to improve common man’s quality of life.

As a community servant, I help people who are constantly ignored and victims of domestic politics. I understand issues on the ground, visit every street and corner of my ward and am available to hear and help them.

I am the only the candidate who understands common man’s problem and how they can get justice via representing them to the council. I am against the lobby of vested interest groups who have become the road block in the development of this great township.

3. What are the most pressing issues facing the community today? How would you approach and resolve these issues? The most pressing issues are:

  • Breaking the township political lobby that has been ruling this town since long with no improvement, but promises that have hurt the progress of Woodbridge Township.

  • New economic development that will increase tax revenue and generate local jobs.

  • Traffic congestion on Oak Tree road, Route 27

  • Revamping Drainage and Sanitation system

  • Jobs to local candidates in Woodbridge Township

I will be eyes and ears of Ward 4 Woodbridge residents and not a representation of small fraction of a vested group.

I have a very good professional relationship with community and corporate leaders. My concentration is much wider than business, as I represent a common man who has lost the quality of life due to ignorance from politics.  

Finally I will say, Vote Column C for “The Change”…that will change your quality of life.


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