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Ashfaq Syed Sworn in as Naperville

City Council Member

Vows to Champion Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency, and Community Engagement

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n a ceremony at the Naperville Municipal Cen-
ter, Ashfaq Syed was officially sworn in as a
Imember of the Naperville City Council. Sur-
rounded by family, friends, supporters, and com-
munity leaders, Syed took the oath of office and
delivered his inaugural remarks, pledging to serve
with integrity, accountability, and a deep commit-
ment to the people of Naperville.
A seasoned community leader, Syed brings
years of experience in nonprofit leadership and
civic engagement to the City Council. He served as
President of the Naperville Public Library Board
and holds board positions with Loaves & Fishes
Community Services and 360 Youth Services—
organizations dedicated to strengthening families
and empowering residents.
In his speech, Syed highlighted his priorities
of fiscal responsibility, responsive governance, and family, campaign team, and the resi-
strategic investment in community needs. dents of Naperville for their trust and
“I am humbled and honored to stand before you support.
tonight as your newly elected City Council Mem- “Together, we will contin-
ber,” Syed said. “This moment is not mine alone— ue to make Naperville not just a
it belongs to every resident, every volunteer, and great city—but a truly inclusive
every voter who believed in a vision of transparent, one, where every voice is heard
responsible, and community-centered leadership.” and every resident can thrive.”
He emphasized Naperville’s long-standing Ashfaq Syed is first Indian
tradition of innovation, safety, and inclusivity, American and Muslim to be elected
while acknowledging the importance of adapting to Naperville City Council.
to future challenges through collaborative and Ashfaq Syed is a longtime Na-
thoughtful policymaking. perville resident, nonprofit leader,
“Budgets should reflect our values,” Syed and advocate for community-driven
added. “City government should be as responsive policies. With a record of service on
as the people it serves. I will advocate for smarter several prominent local boards, he
growth, support small businesses, and invest in ser- brings a solutions-focused approach
vices that uplift families and strengthen our neigh- to governance grounded in empathy,
borhoods.” transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
Syed closed his remarks by thanking his wife, Asian Media USA

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