NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Arati Kreibich, one half of the Glen Rock A-Team, is making history as the first South Asian to serve on the Glen Rock Town Council. Kreibich and her running mate, incumbent Amy Martin, ran on a platform of making sure everyone in town has “a seat at the table.” Being the first South Asian on the council will, she feels, help make everyone in town feel welcome and heard.

“Because I know and have felt what it is like to be overlooked, it is important to me to listen to those in our community who do not feel heard,” says Dr. Kreibich. “I think our voters connected with this, and I hope that knowing that someone on Council has shared these experiences will help our residents feel more welcome and more empowered to engage with our government. This in turn will make us a stronger, more connected community.”

Dr. Kreibich is looking forward to working towards the goals she and Ms. Martin set during the campaign: keeping the budget low, increased environmental sustainability, shared services, a greater role for our town’s seniors, and long-term solutions for downtown Glen Rock.

“I bring with me my life experiences as a scientist, an immigrant, a woman, a parent and concerned citizen to the table. I am excited and honored to use my many skills to represent all Glen Rockers on Council, and to start working to fulfill the promises we made to make sure we give everyone a seat at the table!”