The first Indian American councilor of Neparville Ashfaq Syed gets a lot of support among the desi community

earlier this month Ashfaq Syed A city in the state of Illinois, was elected to the city council of Nepearville, who became the first Indian American to hold the post. Syed, who was serving as the chairman Neparville Public Library Board Among the trustees, decided to run to the city council as it is a city that believes in serving and returning the community of Neparville, who welcomed his family with open hands.
Neparville City Council The city is the governing body, which is responsible for implementing ordinances, overseeing the city and making decisions affecting residents and businesses.
“I have always admitted that when you love a community, you serve it. I wanted to ensure that our local government reflects the diversity of our community and works for all of us. The Indian American community was an incredible column of support in the entire campaign,” Syed, who was born in Hyderabad, told the Times of India in a special interview.
The local desi community supported its campaign on a large scale. He said, “From volunteers and donors to voters and cheerleaders, I am deeply grateful to how the community held a rally behind this campaign. Our confidence in our shared vision helped us bring us to power on the finish line,” he said.
Syed, a resident of Neparville, is involved with several community organizations and boards. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Lows and Fish Community Services, Nepearville Nebors United and Member. Indian priest school district 204 Civil Task Force. He also serves as a committee member of 360 youth services, an organization that is committed to help young people and their families in Neparville.
“Serving as the chairman of the Neeparaville Public Library Board, I gave me invaluable experience in community-focused rule. I helped to oversee the budget of $ 18 million, listened to the supported employees, the residents, and decided that they directly impressed the families. It taught me how to lead to transparency, balance requirements, and focus on public service.” He felt that voters saw the track record and understood that he could step into the city council with the experience of distributing the day in advance.
Syed, who has a successful career in finance and banking, has used the skills of his professionals in all public positions in which he has served. Responsible developmentStability, public safety and supporting local businesses. “We talked about making sure that Neparville remains a welcome, forward-thinking city-which invests in infrastructure, protects the environment, and maintains fiscal responsibility. I also emphasized the importance of inclusion, transparency, and transparency and transparency. Community involvementThese are not just campaign slogans – they are values ​​that I bring for every decision made by me, ”he said.
Syed feels that the biggest challenge she got during her campaign was standing in a large area of ​​candidates. He said, “This victory is older than me – what is possible when we come together as a community. I intend to serve with the same dedication, humility and integrity that gave a wind to this campaign,” he said. At the grassroots level, a high level outreach, door-to-door conversation, and showed-every place, helped in the campaign. “For the first time there were moments of doubt and obstacles as a candidate, but we were leaving because the mission matters.” Syed said.
And he sees the Indian American population growing in Neproville for years. “Families from all over India are making Nepearville home – making rich traditions, entrepreneurship, and a commitment for education and community. It is a privilege of representing a city that reflects such a vibrant tapestry of the background. As we increase, our number increases, our responsibility to engage in our lives affecting our lives.”
Syed feels that there is a wave of Indian Americans to serve various public positions across America. “In Neparville, there is only one energy. Our community is attached, informed, and recognizing the importance of rapid representation. I hope that my campaign encourages more Indian Americans to consider public service and bring their outlook to the table. Our voices matter and we should use them to shape the future,” they said.
Apart from Syed, two other Indian Americans also fled to the city council of Neperiville. For 20 years, the city, a resident of the city, served at Illinois Indian American Advisory Council and Nepelle Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission. Meghna Bansal serves as Commissioner of Neperiville’s plan and zoning board. He is also part of the Nepearville Downtown Advisory Board, Indian Community Outreach Program and Kidsmater Board.
Syed still connects with her Indian heritage firmly. “I still speak my native language at home, celebrate Indian festivals with my family, and live in the values ​​of service, humility and community,” he said. And he is proud even when he is an American and has been invested deeply in the future of Neparville. “I think one of our greatest strength as Indian Americans has the ability to keep both identities proudly – and use them to build a bridge.”