Saji George, an Indian-American, was sworn in as the mayor of Sunnyvale City, Texas

Dallas: Saji George, an Indian-American, was sworn in as the mayor of Sunnyvale City, Texas. This is Saji George's third term as mayor. Saji George defeated his only opponent, Paul Kesh, by a large majority in the city mayoral election held on May 3.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 12 at Sunnyvale City Hall and was administered by Texas State Representative Rhita Bowers. The swearing-in ceremony began with a prayer by Pastor Shaji K. Daniel. Many people, including Regin John, the vicar of St. Paul's Parish in Dallas, attended the ceremony.

Saji George is the first Keralite in America to be elected mayor three times in a row. Saji George, who has served as a city council member, pro tem mayor  and mayor since 2013, defeated his only opponent, Paul Kesh, by a large majority in the city mayoral election held on May 3.  

Sunnyvale is a rapidly growing city in Texas. Sunnyvale ISD is one of the top high schools in Texas. Sunnyvale has also maintained its reputation as a city that does not allow apartments or bus service.

The city, which has a population of just over 7,000, is 68.4 percent white and 20.6 percent Asian. In 2012, D. Magazin named Sunnyvale the whitest town in North Texas. Sunnyvale is 6 percent African American and 8 percent Hispanic.