Kashmir (Kash) Gill is a past mayor of Yuba City, CA (2009-2010) and a past council-member (2006-2010).
Gill emigrated with his family from India as a young child, and the entire family worked in farming. He is the nephew of Didar Bains. Gill's family is still involved in farming.[1] Gill is a graduate of California State University, Chico, with a Bachelor's degree in agricultural business. He also is a graduate of California Agricultural Leadership Program and the Graduate School of Banking Boulder, Colorado. [2]
Gill was sworn in as Yuba City's Mayor in November 2009. Even with the town's large Indian population, he was the first Punjabi-American and first Sikh to hold the title. Additionally, Gill was one of the first Indian mayors in America.[3] As Mayor, Gill lobbied for federal funds to be used for the city's levee upgrades. He also formed the gang task force and economic task force. [4]
In addition to his public service as Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and Council member for Yuba City, he has served as Chair of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce; Board member of the Fremont-Rideout Hospital Foundation; and Board member of the Sutter Health Foundation. [5]
Gill is currently working at Mechanics Bank as Vice President- Senior Relationship Manager. Gill is an active member of the Republican Party. He is the son of Sikh American parents and is of the Sikh faith. Kash is married to Neena Gill, and they have three children named Harveen, Rajan & Preya. [6]