Dimple Ajmera

Dimple Tansen Ajmera (born September 2, 1986) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party,[1] she has served on the Charlotte City Council since 2017.[2]

Dimple Ajmera
Member of the Charlotte City Council
from the at-large district
Assumed office
January 1, 2018
Member of the Charlotte City Council
from the 5th district
In office
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
Preceded byJohn Autry
Succeeded byMatt Newton
Personal details
Born
Dimple Tansen Ajmera

(1986-09-02) September 2, 1986
Surat, Gujarat, India
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Vaibhav Bajaj (m. 2018)
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BS)

Early life

Ajmera was born in Surat, India, and immigrated to Los Angeles with her family when she was 16. Her parents relocated the family to Durham, North Carolina, where they found work as housekeepers. Ajmera attended Southern High School.[3]

After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Southern California in 2008, Ajmera worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP.[4] Later that year, she returned to North Carolina to work for TIAA-CREF. She worked there for six years until she became involved in local politics.[3]

Public service career

In 2017, Ajmera was unanimously appointed to fill the remainder of Rep. John Autry's term in the City Council representing the 5th district.[5] Later in 2017, Ajmera successfully ran for an At-Large seat on the City Council.[6] At the beginning of her term, Ajmera stated that she wished to develop affordable housing and to bring economic development to East Charlotte.[3] In 2019, Ajmera was elected to serve a second term.[7] She entered this term highlighting her intent to concentrate on affordable housing, economic development, and the environment.[4]

Ajmera announced her run for the North Carolina State Treasurer election in late 2019.[8] January and February polling in the North Carolina Democratic primary placed her as the frontrunner, though with 80% of voters still undecided.[9][10]

Personal life

Ajmera is a Certified Public Accountant.[11] She is married to Dr. Vaibhav Bajaj, a dentist.[12]

References
  1. Coleman, Dashiell. "What You Need To Know About Voting In 9th District Election, Charlotte Primary". WFAE 90.7. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. "'We Deserve a Fighter': Charlotte City Councilwoman Has Eye on State Treasurer Seat". Spectrum News. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. Harrison, Steve (February 8, 2017). "She came to the U.S. at 16 not speaking English. Now she's on the City Council". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  4. "Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey 2019". 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  5. Delia, Sarah. "Dimple Ajmera: Let Your Work Speak For You". WFAE 90.7. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  6. Pitkin, Ryan. "Young, Progressive Wave Rolls Over Charlotte City Council Elections". Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  7. WBTV Web Staff. "Vi Lyles re-elected as Charlotte mayor as city council incumbents retain seats, CMS Board welcomes new faces". WBTV. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  8. "Charlotte Councilwoman announces she's running for NC State Treasurer". WSOC. December 12, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  9. "North Carolina Survey Results, January 10-12, 2020" (PDF). Public Policy Polling. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  10. "North Carolina Survey Results, February 4-5, 2020" (PDF). Public Policy Polling. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  11. "Licensee Details". NC State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  12. Breeden, Erin. "Inside Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera's traditional/nontraditional wedding ceremony". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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