Edison Councilman Announces Run For Mayor In 2025

EDISON, NJ – Councilman Aya Patil has announced he will be running for Mayor in 2025.

In a statement to Patch, Patil confirmed his candidacy and said his focus will include quality of life and fiscal responsibility.

Patil is the second council member to announce his candidacy after Councilman Richard Brescher, who will challenge Mayor Sam Joshi.

Brescher and Patil are Democrats as is Joshi. The three will face off in the Democratic primary to be held in June 2025.

“My vision for Edison is one of a thriving, fiscally responsible, and inclusive community where residents feel safe and heard. Municipal taxes have increased more than 5% (thank you to Middlesex County Commissioners for the tax reduction and the Board of Education members for the zero tax increase) with a record debt of 100M in the last 3 years,” Patil told Patch.

“Currently, Municipal debt is more than the municipal budget which will force huge tax increases in the years to come. My focus will be on improving quality of life, transparency, fiscal accountability, and community engagement for a more responsive and efficient local government.”

Patil was first elected to the council in 2016. He has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management.

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