South Asian Woman Makes History In Glen Rock

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Dr. Arati Kreibich is the first South Asian to serve on the Glen Rock Borough Council.

Kreibich is one half of the Glen Rock A-Team. She and her running mate, incumbent Amy Martin, ran on a platform of making sure everyone in town has "a seat at the table."

“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,” Kreibich said. “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.”

Kreibich said she and Martin will work to keep the borough budget low, increase environmental sustainability and shared services and find long-term solutions for the downtown.

“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 the Borough Council, and to start working to fulfill the promises we made to make sure we give everyone a seat at the table."

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Photo: Arati Kreibich/Courtesy of Glen Rock Democrats