Dallas: Prominent social activist P. C. Mathew will contest the Garland City Council District 3 municipal election scheduled for May 1, 2027. Sunny Malliekkal, representing the Indian community, officially announced this development. P. C. Mathew, a leading public figure and businessman in the area, has extensive experience working in city governance and various commissions. He currently serves on the Garland Board as the mayor’s nominee. He served on the Garland ECAB in 2022 and as Senior Citizen Commissioner representing District 3 in 2024. In the 2021 municipal election, he garnered strong popular support and reached the runoff as the second-place candidate. He had an active presence in the 2023 election as well. Subsequently, in the 2025 Garland mayoral election, among 6 candidates he secured third place and endorsed Dylan Hedrick, who won in the runoff. P. C. Mathew has successfully completed Garland City’s leadership programs, including Leadership Garland, Citizens Police Academy, and Citizens Fire Academy. Professionally, he is a realtor and insurance agency owner. He formerly served as the president of the World Malayali Council American Region. Currently, he is the Global President of the Global Indian Council (GIC). He is also actively involved with Kerala Association, Kerala Literary Association, and India Cultural and Educational Center. Additionally, he serves as the elected president of the Shores of Wellington Community. With the confidence that "Failures are the stepping stones to success," P. C. Mathew said he faces voters firmly and is certain of victory this time. His campaign treasurer is Bill Ingram, a Dallas College professor and a prominent figure in American society.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
