Jerel Sangandi, Indian Trail Town Council candidate, answers our questions

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Name: : Jerel Sangandi

Email: jsangandi@gmail.com

Political party: Nonpartisan

Age: 56

Campaign website or social media page: Facebook

Occupation: Transportation

Education: Business management courses

Have you run for and/or held elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought and/or held): No

What are your top priorities to manage the rapid growth Indian Trail is experiencing?:

Control / slow down the high density residential growth.

Earlier this year, social media controversies – specifically linked to the Indian Trail Weasel Report Facebook page – contributed to a divide amongst town council members. How do you plan to work collaboratively with other council members and ensure a transparent government process for residents?:

I plan to bring professionalism and civility to the Indian Trail Town council.

Traffic congestion – especially along US-74 – has become a growing problem. How do you plan to address this?:

Control the high density residential growth.

What do you believe in the most pressing issue facing Indian Trail in the next 5 years?:

Possible 20% to 30% increase in the population, which would strain the infrastructure for this beautiful town.

What sets you apart from other candidates?

I have 28 years experience with a major logistics company in the world. My experienced are in dock efficiency/ productivity, pick up and delivery on an on time basis, couple with safety and HR experience. I also received many accolades for my results. I can bring my work experience with driven results to the Town of Indian Trail.

This story was originally published October 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM.