Dilip Nath, the Democratic Candidate for District 24, has a long record of community and government service. He knows how to work hard with everyone. He has actively participated as the Founder and President, New American Voter Association (NAVA), Community Board Member, Queens Jewish Historical Society, John F. Kennedy Democratic Club, Community District Education Council, and Former PTA President.

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Dilip immigrated to the United States all alone when he was only 16 – his parents in Bangladesh saved and sold many of their possessions just to give their son a chance at the American Dream. Dilip works every day to honor his parents’ sacrifice.

 

As a first-generation immigrant, Dilip would be the FIRST South Asian to ever serve on the NYC City Council. As a healthcare executive, Dilip knows what our crumbling medical infrastructure needs. As a pragmatic leader, Dilip knows how to get it done without breaking the bank. He’s managed multi-million-dollar healthcare budgets and brought innovative technology– skills he will bring to the City Council to save Queens Taxpayers’ money. 

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As a former union member, he is committed to empowering unions and has been at the forefront of issues affecting union members. Additionally, he also served as a national union delegate for the UUP, and he was elected a judicial delegate from the 11th judicial district. Most recently, he was appointed by the Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz to serve on her transition team as she began her journey to make Queens a fairer borough.