Professional. Community. Leadership.
I'm running for Redmond City Council to bring thoughtful, accountable leadership that champions smart growth, supports local businesses, promotes affordability, prioritizes public safety, and creates real opportunities for all.
A Vision for Redmond's Future
My vision is to help make Redmond not just the best city to live for everyone—but the most welcoming and equitable too.
"Taking action now is necessary to help future generations live well and prosper in Redmond."
My Four Core Priorities
Affordable Living
Addressing housing costs and healthcare access so teachers, first responders, and families can afford to live in Redmond
Public Safety
Well-equipped first responders, safe neighborhoods, and proactive community programs that prevent crime
Fiscal Responsibility
Smart spending, transparent budgets, and maximizing value for every tax dollar invested in our community
Climate Action
Sustainable development and environmental stewardship to protect Redmond for future generations
The Questions That Drive Our Campaign
Can teachers, first responders, and young families still afford to live here?
Will our streets and parks stay safe, vibrant, and welcoming?
Are we spending tax dollars wisely, planning for tomorrow, and protecting the planet our kids will inherit?
Proven Track Record
Two decades of measurable impact in technology, business, and community leadership
Years at Microsoft
Managing complex, large-scale projects and budgets
Local Jobs Created
Through successful small business and startup ventures
Community Members
Grown cricket community from hundreds to thousands
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A Journey Rooted in Redmond
"For 23 years at Microsoft I led teams that shipped products used by millions around the world. The most important lesson I learned? Great ideas only matter when they improve real lives."
"So I took those lessons into the community. Out of my living room I helped launch Apna Bazar grocery stores and an AI start-up—ventures that have now created 300 local jobs and kept dollars circulating here on the Eastside."
"Service is what fuels me. I volunteer and support nonprofits like Child Relief & You, Hopes n Smile, and Care & Share because every child—no matter their ZIP code—deserves safety, education, and opportunity."
The American Dream
Arrived on an H1B visa and co-founded Apna Bazaar, a grocery store serving the growing immigrant community, demonstrating an early commitment to service and understanding diverse community needs.
Technology Leader
Spent 23 years at Microsoft leading teams that shipped products used by millions worldwide, learning that great ideas only matter when they improve real lives - a principle now guiding his approach to public service.
Community Champion
Working tirelessly with nonprofits like ChildReliefAndYou. Grew cricket from a small community effort to over 10,000 members across the Pacific Northwest, co-founding the championship-winning Seattle Thunderbolts.
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Vijay Beniwal
electvijaybeniwal@gmail.com
Broad Coalition of Support
Elected officials, community leaders, and local businesses across the region unite behind Vijay's vision for a thriving, inclusive Redmond.
Elected Official Endorsements
Amy Walen
House of Representative Legislative District 48
https://leg.wa.gov/legislators/member/amy-walen
Jared Nieuwenhuis
Bellevue City Council
https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/city-council/councilmembers/jared-nieuwenhuis
Jared Mead
Snohomish County Council
Satwinder Kaur
Kent City Council President
Tasnim Rehamani
Kirkland Human Services Commission
Dr Neelam Chahlia
Redmond Arts & Culture Commission
Running Officials (New) Endorsements
Ramandeep Mann
Renton City Council
https://mannforrenton.com/
Ziggy Samra
Tukwila City Council
https://voteziggy.com/
Prasad Anguluri
Unopposed Elected Bothell City Council
https://voteprasad.com/
Community Leader And Organization Endorsements
Anand Sane
Beats of Redmond, Beats of Washington, CAPS
Ravinder Sharma
Bellevue Hindu Temple
Phani Chitneni
UST, Seattle Thunderbolts, WATG, NACC
Rajesh Munshi
Child Relief and You
Deepali Jamwal
Live2Dance
Digpal Sarvaiya
Seattle Gujrati Cultural Society
Ramesh Chinta
SeattleWala - Indian TV Channel of Greater Seattle
Sam Virk
Nidhi and Sujeet Kumar
Shyaml Punekar
Piyali De
Sadhan, WA Arts Master artist, Sammamish Arts Commissioner
Ruchi Gupta
Volunteer Chinmaya mission, School PTSA
Lavanya Reddy
Founder, President of Federation of Indian American organizations of Washington
Aarti Chaudhry
Founder Non-profit Sangharoots, Founder of Ada - Expressions of Life
Margie Pratt
Filipino community
Satish Dharba
Surya Teja Arts
Prakash Mamidi
Board member of ARCL
Srikant Vemperala
Founder SettleKing
Dr. Purnima Voria
Founder and CEO, Northwest US India Chamber of Commerce
Nandini Gupta
Local Business Endorsements
Masthi Bar & Restaurant
Apna Bazaar
Seattle Thunderbolts
SeattleWala - Indian TV Channel of Greater Seattle
Bel-Red Best Smiles
Crossroads Grill and Burger
Papazzi Pizzeria
Crossroads Italiano
SalesPoint
Sanjay & Ekta Saini LLC
Shree Saini LLC
Shree Holdings
Miss World America LLC
Shree Investments Incorporated
Shree Travel Plaza
9llabs
SettleKing
Inchin Bamboo Garden
Dairy Queen (local franchises)
Ridge Academy of Snoqualmie
Past Elected Officials Endorsements
Kevin Wallace
ex Bellevue City Council, President Wallace properties
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