Ashfaq Syed announces run for Naperville, Ill, City Council

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In front of a standing-room-only crowd of friends, elected officials, community leaders, and residents, community organizer Ashfaq Syed officially launched his campaign for Naperville City Council at an event on August 17, 2024.

“I’m running for Naperville City Council because I believe in a Naperville that works for every one of us. Our community is diverse and vibrant, made up of people from all walks of life. We all want the same things: safe streets, responsible government, and a bright future for our children” Syed is quoted saying in a press release.

On the City Council, if elected, Syed promised that he would stand for unity and collaboration, support Naperville’s public safety departments ensuring they have the resources they need to keep the community safe. He also pledged to advocate for responsible development that benefits every neighborhood, balancing commercial and residential growth to create a thriving economy. He also added his goal of making Naperville a greener and more sustainable city for future generations.

Syed also said that one of his shared values is recognizing the need for diverse perspectives at all levels of decision making. “Everyone in our community deserves a seat at the table. When elected, I will put my best foot forward to make Naperville one of the vibrant hubs of rich cultural diversity, which is one of our greatest strengths as a community,” he added.

Syed said he expects that once the residents of Naperville learn more about his proven record of community involvement, leadership, and vision for Naperville, they will come forward to support him, in a big way, in his campaign for Naperville City Council.

Syed is the President of the Naperville Public Library Board, a Board Member for Loaves & Fishes, a Board Member for Naperville Neighbors United, and the Diversity Advisory Board for the Daily Herald.

A graduate of the Naperville Citizen Police Academy and the Naperville Citizen Fire Academy, Syed has a successful career that spans over 28 years in the Banking and Finance industries. He lives in Naperville with his wife, Ayeisha Osman, and their 3 children.