King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci and Redmond City Council candidate Vijay Beniwal joined forces this month with a visit to the Bothell Gurdwara, seeking blessings and strengthening ties with the Sikh and broader South Asian communities in the region.
Vijay Beniwal, a first-generation Indian immigrant and longtime Redmond resident, has officially launched his campaign for Redmond City Council, Position 6, and recently made a meaningful stop at the Bothell Sikh Gurdwara to seek blessings as part of his outreach efforts.
Beniwal described the visit as “an opportunity to connect with faith and community,” underscoring his commitment to cultural values of service, humility, and listening to constituents from all backgrounds. Beniwal’s Gurdwara visit signals his emphasis on inclusive outreach and community-first leadership. The primary will narrow the field for the general election later this year King County Councilmember
Claudia Balducci has formally entered the race to become the next King County Executive, aiming to succeed interim Executive Shannon Braddock in the upcoming general election. Since her campaign launch, Balducci has risen as a frontrunner, according to internal polling commissioned by her team.