Essex County Commissioners Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 20, 2026

The Essex County Commissioners held a celebratory meeting on May 20, 2026, honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The event recognized notable contributions from members of the AAPI community, including Montclair Deputy Mayor Susan Shin Anderson and Dr. Sujanna Shandra Shaker, an ear surgeon and CEO of a life sciences company. The meeting also acknowledged the Asian-American Student Alliance at Columbia High School for their community engagement and cultural activities. While the meeting focused on cultural recognition and community achievements, there were no discussions or actions related to procurement, contracting, or budget allocations.