In a contentious meeting on Tuesday night, the Monroe City Council decided against removing Karl Dhaliwal from the SouthSide Economic Development District (SEDD) Board of Commissioners, despite efforts from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce to replace him. The decision came after a narrow 3-2 vote, with council members Doug Harvey and Gretchen Ezernak voting for Dhaliwal’s removal.
Background and Controversy
Dhaliwal, a prominent Indian businessman in Monroe, owns 16 Now and Save Stores, most of which are located in South Monroe. His family has deep roots in the local business community, with significant investments in South Monroe.
Dhaliwal has been a key figure on the SEDD board, which is focused on fostering economic development and forging partnerships with Indian and Arab nationals who operate many of the retail outlets in South Monroe. He was a key contributor to…
