Councilmember· 2025–2029 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Ashfaq Syed
Naperville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 52:11
- Avg per meeting
- 3:04
- Segments
- 924
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Top issues during term (20)
Energy Policy, Sustainability, and Electric Utility Planning
Could increase home construction and remodeling costs by thousands of dollars per project.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update
Estimated at $54 million total through 2050, to be integrated incrementally into capital improvement and roadway maintenance budgets.
Riverwalk South Extension & Hillside Gateway
Project costs are on the table but no figures have been shared yet.
Proposed 2027 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program
The budget is up 5.6% overall, but the property tax rate is projected to hit another 50-year low.
Police Officer Candidate Evaluations
Candidate evaluation and background screening are factored into the existing police department operating budget.
Downtown Parking Deck Sequencing and Funding
The deck runs about $39 million, two-thirds funded by restaurant tax dollars; the surface lot alternative is roughly $500,000 for 30 spaces.
Historic preservation staffing
A half-FTE or a $15,000 three-month consultant proposal were the options floated.
Proposed Retail Ban on Kratom
None on city budget, though local smoke shops and gas stations may experience retail revenue losses.
SECA Grant Program and Policy Revisions
Grant-funded up to $30,185.70, so minimal city cost.
Riverwalk Maintenance and Debris Removal
Costs aren't pinned down yet — the Park District will estimate lighting costs, and full railing replacement could be significant if redevelopment doesn't happen soon.
Towns at Naper Commons Residential Development
Increases housing stock and adds property tax value to the community.
Happy Hour Restrictions Amendment
Potential economic benefit for local restaurants and hospitality businesses.
Naperville Ridge Forest and Wetland Preservation
No immediate fiscal impact as the private development petition was withdrawn.
Community Arts Program Discussion
Could change how SECA grant money flows to local arts groups in the CY27 funding year.
Certificate of Appropriateness for 235-239 S Washington St
Naper Settlement historic building assessment
Commissioners noted a stop work order and possible rework carry real costs for the property owner.
Residential Stormwater Drainage and Sump Pump Discharges
Staff resources deployed for emergency brush collection and equipment repairs.
Regional Roadway Construction and Traffic Disruptions
Project costs include $2.7 million from IDOT and a $549,653 engineering contract.
Firefighter/paramedic recruitment and promotions
New police and fire hires affect the city's public safety payroll, though specific salary figures weren't discussed.
Updates to the City of Naperville Debt Management Policy
Affects the city's borrowing costs, credit ratings, and long-term debt servicing obligations.
Decisions during term (505)
Recorded while Syed was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Forestry field supervisor position deferred
Downtown parking options deferred pending study
Use Omnibus Method for Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval
Award Option Year #3 to Contract 23-152 (Underground Distribution, Directional Boring and Services)
Adopt Update to City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
26-1168 Approve the Cash Disbursement for the period of September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, for a total of $49,298,656.70
26-1181 Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of October 6, 2026
26-1177 Approve the City Council meeting schedule for October, November and December 2026
26-1203 Receive the year-to-date budget report through September 30, 2026
26-0992 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-219, Cellular Phone Services, to Verizon Wireless for an amount not to exceed $338,000 and for a one-year term
26-0993 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-220, Mobile Broadband Data Services, to Verizon Wireless for an amount not to exceed $208,000 and for a one-year term
26-1163 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 24-182, Navistar OEM Parts, to Rush Truck Centers of Illinois, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $80,000 and a total award of $180,000
26-1175 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 23-255, Flow Meter Maintenance, Flow Data Analysis and SSO Alarming Services to ADS Environmental Services for an amount not to exceed $81,000 and a total award of $970,200
DEV-0042-2026 (Towns at Naper Commons) Recommendation
Approval of August 19, 2026 Minutes
26-1154 Approve the minutes of the August 19, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Minus Item I.9)
Everly Trace Minor Change to Conditional Use (DEV-0075-2026)
Cooperative Procurement of Roadway Salt
Voting record (199)
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