Politics & Government
Meet Akshat 'AB' Bhatia, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Bhatia told Patch why he should be elected for the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 7.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Akshat "AB" Bhatia is vying for one of three open seats on the Beverly Hills City Council.
Come June 7, voters will decide between 11 candidates including three incumbents: Bob Wunderlich, Lester Friedman and John Mirisch.
Candidates have faced off at multiple forums since their campaigns officially kicked off.
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Learn more about Bhatia's goals for Beverly Hills:
Age (as of Election Day)
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42
Party Affiliation
Republican
Family
Wife and 2 children age 6 and 4
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
NO
Education
bachelor degree
Occupation
Small business owner part 12 years and real estate professional past 3 years.
Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office
NONE
Campaign website
Why are you seeking elective office?
To make a change. Seeking office on crime and safety issues. Schools system issues, Homelessness issues, Small businesses issues.
What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
Not a career politician. Honest.
If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)
On everything specifically safety and crime.
Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.
School system.
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I am just honest person and not a career politician. I dont have any perior experience running a local government. I am running only because i want to make city safer for residents.
The best advice ever shared with me was:
Be honest
What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
Please visit my website and know more about me.
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