Japneet is a Queens native, raised in South Ozone Park, and a graduate of Queens College with a master’s in accounting. For years, he’s been dedicated to working with local nonprofits in Queens, focusing on interfaith and community outreach. Most recently, he served as a special assistant in the office of New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Japneet has a deep-rooted history as a community activist in NYC, advocating for the Sikh community and many others across his district. Our campaign’s message to District 28 is “Together, We All Rise”.
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