[7] Ajmera stated that after the sudden passing of her father, she decided to leave the finance sector and work on the City Council.

[10] In 2017, Ajmera was unanimously appointed to fill the remainder of Rep. John Autry's term in the City Council representing the 5th district.

[12] She received endorsements from Harvey Gantt the first Black Mayor of Charlotte, and Hugh McColl former CEO of Bank of America.

[13][14] During her tenure on city council, Ajmera played an integral role in securing the funding and neighborhood support for the St. John's Place affordable housing development.

[15] She is widely known for expanding access to affordable housing, increasing local awareness on school safety, and bringing traction and economic opportunities to the 69-acre Eastland site, an area left undeveloped for years.

[16] The adoption of the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) is the city's first ever framework to transition to a low carbon future.