*Ashfaq Syed’s Rich Profile Makes Him a Front Runner in the Campaign for Naperville City Council* 

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NAPERVILLE, IL- Ashfaq Syed, a well-known Community Activist, is running for Naperville City Council on April 4th, 2023. His commitments to Naperville are Economic Development, Community Safety, Affordable Housing, and Multi-dimensional Welfare of All Sections of Society, Especially Their Weaker Counterparts.

Ashfaq Syed is an active resident of Naperville and passionate about making a difference in the city he is proud to call home.

Ashfaq said that one of his shared values is recognizing the need for diverse perspectives at all levels of decision-making. “All members of our community deserve a seat at the table. If the people of Naperville elect me, I will put my best foot forward to make Naperville City one of the vibrant hubs of rich cultural diversity, which is one of our greatest strengths as a community”, Ashfaq stated.

Ashfaq also said 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.

Ashfaq’s passion for the development of Naperville is reflected by his commitment to the boards and committees he serves. He is a Trustee on the Naperville Public Library Board, a Board Member for Loaves & Fishes, A Brand Ambassador for NCTV 17, a Board Member for Naperville Neighbors United, and the Diversity Advisory Board for the Daily Herald. He is also a graduate of the Naperville Citizen Police Academy and the Naperville Citizen Fire Academy.

Ashfaq serves as a Committee Member for 360 Youth Services and Civic Engagement Committee Member at the Islamic Center of Naperville.

Ashfaq was the co-chair of the 2020 US Census Naperville Complete Count Committee.

He was honored to work with Mr. Mark Rice, Chairman of the Naperville Complete Count Committee, to create innovative strategies for a widespread outreach campaign that was incredibly successful despite the challenges of Covid. Due to his hard work, Naperville was recognized as the #1 City in America for US Census Self Responses. Because of his success in increasing census participation, Naperville will receive more federal and state funding, significantly impacting the city’s budget and alleviating some of the local tax burdens on the citizens. In recognition of the invaluable contribution to the 2020 US Census in Naperville, Ashfaq was honored with a City of Naperville Mayoral Proclamation.

Professionally, he has a successful career spanning over 20 years in the Banking and Finance industry. Currently, he serves as the Vice President for a global financial institution in Naperville.

Ashfaq has spent many years working with local non-profit community organizations, religious and secular groups, and elected officials to help make Naperville the great city it is today.

If elected, he will use his rich experience to ensure that Naperville becomes a more diverse, welcoming, and prosperous city.

Ashfaq lives in Naperville with his wife, Ayeisha Syed, and three beautiful children.