Ashfaq Syed made history as the first Indian American elected to the Naperville City Council. Driven by a commitment to community service, Syed aims to represent the city's diversity and address key issues like responsible development and public safety. Supported by the local Indian American community, his victory highlights the growing civic engagement of this demographic in Naperville.
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