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Mayor· 2023–2027 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)

Scott Wehrli

Naperville

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
4:34:30
Avg per meeting
11:26
Segments
6457

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Feb 2026[59]

Energy Policy, Sustainability, and Electric Utility Planning

Could increase home construction and remodeling costs by thousands of dollars per project.

high↓Aug 2026[50]

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update

Estimated at $54 million total through 2050, to be integrated incrementally into capital improvement and roadway maintenance budgets.

medium→Aug 2026[36]

Riverwalk South Extension & Hillside Gateway

Project costs are on the table but no figures have been shared yet.

critical↑Sep 2026[25]

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.

high→Jun 2026[24]

Police Officer Candidate Evaluations

Candidate evaluation and background screening are factored into the existing police department operating budget.

high↓Sep 2026[19]

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.

low↑Aug 2026[18]

Historic preservation staffing

A half-FTE or a $15,000 three-month consultant proposal were the options floated.

critical↓Jul 2026[18]

Proposed Retail Ban on Kratom

None on city budget, though local smoke shops and gas stations may experience retail revenue losses.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

SECA Grant Program and Policy Revisions

Grant-funded up to $30,185.70, so minimal city cost.

medium↓Jul 2026[17]

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.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Towns at Naper Commons Residential Development

Increases housing stock and adds property tax value to the community.

high↓Jul 2026[16]

Happy Hour Restrictions Amendment

Potential economic benefit for local restaurants and hospitality businesses.

critical↑Oct 2026[16]

Naperville Ridge Forest and Wetland Preservation

No immediate fiscal impact as the private development petition was withdrawn.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Community Arts Program Discussion

Could change how SECA grant money flows to local arts groups in the CY27 funding year.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Certificate of Appropriateness for 235-239 S Washington St

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Naper Settlement historic building assessment

Commissioners noted a stop work order and possible rework carry real costs for the property owner.

medium↑Jun 2026[15]

Residential Stormwater Drainage and Sump Pump Discharges

Staff resources deployed for emergency brush collection and equipment repairs.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Regional Roadway Construction and Traffic Disruptions

Project costs include $2.7 million from IDOT and a $549,653 engineering contract.

high↓Jul 2026[12]

Firefighter/paramedic recruitment and promotions

New police and fire hires affect the city's public safety payroll, though specific salary figures weren't discussed.

high↑Oct 2026[12]

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 Wehrli was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabledOct 27, 2026

Forestry field supervisor position deferred

tabledOct 27, 2026

Downtown parking options deferred pending study

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Use Omnibus Method for Consent Agenda

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 20, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 20, 2026

Award Option Year #3 to Contract 23-152 (Underground Distribution, Directional Boring and Services)

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 20, 2026

Adopt Update to City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

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

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

26-1181 Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of October 6, 2026

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

26-1177 Approve the City Council meeting schedule for October, November and December 2026

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

26-1203 Receive the year-to-date budget report through September 30, 2026

approved9-0Oct 20, 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

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

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

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

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

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

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

approved6-3Oct 7, 2026

DEV-0042-2026 (Towns at Naper Commons) Recommendation

approvedOct 7, 2026

Approval of August 19, 2026 Minutes

approvedOct 7, 2026

26-1154 Approve the minutes of the August 19, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

approved9-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (Minus Item I.9)

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 6, 2026

Everly Trace Minor Change to Conditional Use (DEV-0075-2026)

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 6, 2026

Cooperative Procurement of Roadway Salt

Voting record (178)

169 yes5 no4 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Award Option Year #3 to Contract 23-152 (Underground Distribution, Directional Boring and Services)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Adopt Update to City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the recommendation by Alera Group to award Stop Loss Reinsurance to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) for an amount not to exceed $1,900,871.96 in fixed premium, based on PPO enrollm

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda pulling item I9

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

pass the ordinance approving a Minor Change to the Conditional Use pertaining to building height for the property located at 25013 and 25035 West 111th Street

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the recommendation by Alera Group to award Medical Claim Administration renewal to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) for an amount not to exceed $2,390,921.73 in fixed costs, based o

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

remove from the agenda Item O1 because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition pursuant to Section 6-30-5:6 of the Naperville Municipal Code and no action by the City Council is required

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the recommendation by Alera Group to continue with CVS/Caremark - Employers Health - VPS for a one-year term with no change

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-243, Roadway Salt, to Morton Salt and Compass Minerals America, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,211,916

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the recommendation by Alera Group to renew Dental Claim Administration with Delta Dental for an amount not to exceed $41,696 in fixed costs, based on dental enrollment for a three-year term

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Everly Trace Minor Change to Conditional Use (DEV-0075-2026)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Cooperative Procurement of Roadway Salt

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Alera Group Medical Claim Administration Renewal

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Alera Group Stop Loss Reinsurance Award

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Alera Group CVS/Caremark Pharmacy Benefit Continuation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Alera Group Dental Claim Administration Renewal

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Removal of Naperville Ridge Petition from Agenda (DEV-0167-2025)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda pulling item I12.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

to approve the award of Single Source Procurement 26-226, SEL Equipment to A Star Electric Inc., for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 and for a one-year term

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

to pass the ordinance approving a variance to Section 6-2-10:3 (Height Limitations) for a proposed detached garage at 151 N. Wright St.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

to approve the award of Bid 26-016, 2026 Municipal Parking Lot Maintenance Program to Denler, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $1,156,778.19, plus a 3% contingency.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Pass Ordinance for Garage Height Variance at 151 N. Wright St.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve Award of Bid 26-016 Municipal Parking Lot Maintenance

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve Award of Single Source Procurement 26-226 SEL Equipment

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda pulling items I1, I9, I11, and I12.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of August 18, 2026.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to pass the ordinance authorizing the execution of a recapture agreement for the installation of Storm Sewer Improvements as part of the 623 Willow Road - Offsite Storm Sewer Plans - DEV-0069-2026.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to allow the additional speaker.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to pass the ordinance amending Sections 3-3 and 3-6 of the Naperville Municipal Code to prohibit the retail sale of kratom.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to waive the first reading and pass an ordinance amending Sections 3-3-3 and 3-3-12 of the Naperville Municipal Code to allow happy hour specials consistent with state law, while adding a local restri

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to pass an ordinance authorizing the fifth amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Monarch Landing to release the age restriction for Lot 1B and establish a process for Lot 2 (requires six positive

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to pass an ordinance approving a Major Change to the Monarch Landing Planned Unit Development, a Preliminary Planned Unit Development Plat with a deviation, and a Conditional Use for single-family att

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to pass an ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for NorthGate of Naperville - DEV-0175-2025.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to pass an ordinance granting a temporary use for marketing signs for NorthGate of Naperville - DEV-0175-2025.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to approve the award of Bid 26-1242, 34.5-12.47 kV Power Transformer to WEG Transformer USA LLC for an amount not to exceed $4,096,400 plus a 3% contingency.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to approve the award of RFP 25-030, Citywide Camera Access, to SDI Presence LLC, for an amount not to exceed $8,293,111, plus a 3% contingency and for a 3-year term.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of August 18, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Recapture Agreement for 623 Willow Road Storm Sewer Improvements

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Ordinance Prohibiting Retail Sale of Kratom

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Ordinance Amending Happy Hour Regulations

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Monarch Landing Annexation Agreement Amendment (NorthGate)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Major Change to Monarch Landing PUD, Preliminary Plat, and Conditional Use

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for NorthGate of Naperville

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Temporary Use for Marketing Signs for NorthGate of Naperville

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Award of Bid 26-124, Power Transformer

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Award of RFP 25-030, Citywide Camera Access

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

pass the ordinance approving a Major Change to the CityGate Centre Planned Unit Development, a Final Planned Unit Development Plat with certain deviations, a Conditional Use for multi-family dwelling

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