TASC Congratulates Mr. Tayfun Selen, Newly Elected Mayor of Chatham Township, NJ

TASC Congratulates Mr. Tayfun Selen,

Newly Elected Mayor of

Chatham Township, New Jersey

Tayfun Selen (third from left) with family and former Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno,

who swore Selen in as Mayor. Photo credit: TAP Chatham

The Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC) congratulates Tayfun Selen, the first Turkish American mayor.

Mr. Tayfun Selen immigrated to the United States 22 years ago. As he was sworn in as Mayor of Chatham Township, New Jersey, he expressed his passion for the American Dream.

After being elected, Mr. Selen speaks about his background to the audience and his appreciation for his new role as Mayor.

Click here to view Mayor Selen speak about his Turkish heritage and American diversity, and his goals as the new Mayor of Chatham Township, New Jersey.

In February, TASC will host Mayor Selen in Washington, DC and New York City as a part of our Embassy Row Lecture Series (TASC ERLS) and TASCRoots programs, with event dates announced soon.