Naperville Pre-Election Day Calendar / Now updated
Now thru April 4, 2023 / 2023 Nonpartisan Consolidated Election Reminder / From Naperville City Council to the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners and School District 203 to School District 204 Boards of Education, time has arrived to become familiar with important dates during this nonpartisan election campaign as well as the names and qualifications of all candidates running to serve local governing bodies…
Now / Mixed among those important dates are “meet and greet” events for candidates as well as public forums. Those dates in bold red below have been submitted by the candidates’ campaign committees and will be hosted in January, February and/or March.
Now / Below the calendar listing of events that follows, all 27 candidates’ names are listed with the governing body they aim to serve and as they will appear on the ballot.
Now / This online publication welcomes all candidates to list meet and greet events and fundraisers as well as forums that are open to the public. Events will be added as received from sponsoring organization or candidate. All interest is appreciated. Check back often!
Naperville Nonpartisan Consolidated Election Events
January 2023
Jan. 4, 2023 / First Day to Request Vote-By-Mail Ballot. Click here for details to Vote-By Mail in DuPage County in the event of travel plans take you away on Election Day, April 4, 2023. / Click here for Vote-By-Mail in Will County.
Jan. 21, 2023 / All previous campaign events in January have been saved on the original calendar, previously posted on Jan. 6. Many of the events that follow are new and others have been updated. Thanks for reading.
Jan. 24, 2023 / Fundraiser for Ashfaq Syed, Candidate for City Council / The Host Committee for Ashfaq Syed for City Council will hold a fundraiser at 6PM Tues., Jan. 24, at PappaRoti, 376 Route 59, 116. For more info: visit ashfaqsyed.
Jan. 26, 2023 / Last day for the local election official to certify candidates and public questions to the election authority to be included on the 2023 Consolidated Election ballot.
Jan. 31, 2023 / City Council Candidates Public Forum hosted by Senior Task Force and Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation / 7PM Tues., Jan. 31, City Council Chambers. As of Jan. 16, 2023, all 11 candidates for Naperville City Council have replied that they will attend this public forum to be held at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. Kindly note that beginning at 6PM candidates will have the opportunity to display campaign promotional hand-outs on tabletops provided in the lobby of the Municipal Center. Council Chambers also will be open for seating in advance of the forum set to begin at 7PM. Public welcome!
February 2023
Feb. 3, 2023 / Patrick Kelly for Naperville City Council Fundraiser / Join friends of Patrick Kelly for his fundraiser from 6 to 8PM Fri., Feb. 3, at Solemn Oath Brewery, located at 1661 Quincy Avenue Suite 179. Suggested Minimum Donation: $40. For more info: visit Patrick Kelly.
Feb. 4, 2023 / Josh McBroom, Candidate for Naperville City Council, Ice Cream Social at Colonial Cafe / Join friends and meet Josh McBroom for ice cream from 2-5PM Sat., Feb. 4, at Colonial Cafe, 8 W. Gartner Road. Reserve a spot: $25 per family. Sponsorships available. For more info: visit Josh McBroom.
Feb. 11, 2023 / Meet & Greet Scott Wehrli for coffee at Quigley’s Irish Pub / Candidate for Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli will welcome folks for complimentary coffee and conversation from 10AM to 11:15AM Sat., Feb. 11, in the Cottage Room at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson Ave., in downtown Naperville. For more info: visit Scott Wehrli.
Feb. 20, 2023 / Naperville City Council Virtual Forum hosted by League of Women Voters of Naperville / LWV Naperville will host first of its series of forums virtually via Zoom beginning at 7PM Mon., Feb. 20. Advanced registration is required. The registration links will be found on lwvnaperville.org closer to the actual event date. The events are also planned to be run in real time via Facebook Live and planned to be posted on the League of Women Voters of Naperville YouTube channel after the event for prospective voter viewing. (Also see Feb. 23, March 6 and March 7.)
Feb. 22, 2023 / Josh McBroom, Candidate for Naperville City Council, aims to “Protect What Makes Naperville Special.” / Join friends and meet Josh McBroom for pizza and conversation from 6:30 to 8:30PM Wed., Feb. 22, at Aurelio’s Pizza, 1975 Springbrook Square Drive. Reserve a spot: $25 per person. Sponsorships available. For more info: visit Josh McBroom.
Feb. 22, 2023 / Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Naperville City Council Forum / NACC will host event, 5-7PM Wed., Feb 22, at 95th Street Library, for NACC members to meet Naperville candidates running for city council and mayor. A ‘speed-meeting’ style one-on-one with Naperville City Council candidates is scheduled from 5PM to 6PM, followed from 6PM to 7PM with a more formal Q&A with Naperville Mayoral candidates. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance for consideration to be asked by our moderator. NACC members, $20. (We appreciate the NACC’s keeping us informed of its member events to avoid conflict with other public meet & greets.)
Feb. 23, 2023 / The first day Vote-By-Mail Ballots can be mailed out.
Feb. 23, 2023 / Naperville Mayoral Virtual Forum hosted by League of Women Voters of Naperville / LWV Naperville will host second in its series of forums virtually via Zoom beginning at 7PM Mon., Feb. 23. Advanced registration is required. The registration links will be found on lwvnaperville.org closer to the actual event date.
Feb. 28, 2023 / City Council Candidates Public Forum hosted by Senior Task Force and Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation / 7PM Tues., Feb. 28, City Council Chambers. Save the date. Details coming soon. As of Jan. 16, 2023, the 11 candidates for Naperville City Council have replied that they will attend this public forum to be held at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street.
March 2023
March 6, 2023 / Naperville Park District Virtual Forum hosted by League of Women Voters of Naperville / LWV Naperville will host third in its series of forums virtually via Zoom beginning at 7PM., Mon., March 6. Advanced registration is required. The registration links will be found on lwvnaperville.org closer to the actual event date.
March 7, 2023 / Indian Prairie School District 204 Virtual Q&A Event hosted by League of Women Voters Naperville held in partnership with the Indian Prairie Parents’ Council / LWV Naperville will host fourth in its series of events virtually via Zoom beginning at 6:30PM Tues., March 7. Advanced registration is required. The registration links will be found on lwvnaperville.org closer to the actual event date.
March 7, 2023 / Naperville Community School District 203 Virtual Forum hosted by League of Women Voters Naperville held in partnership with Naperville General Home & School / LWV Naperville will host fifth in its series of events virtually via Zoom beginning at at 8PM Tues., March 7. Advanced registration is required. The registration links will be found on lwvnaperville.org closer to the actual event date.
March 8, 2023 / Naperville City Council Candidate Forum to Focus on the Environment / A City Council Candidate Forum is set for 7PM Wed., March 8, at First Congregational Church, 25 E. Benton. Candidates will be asked a set of questions about their views on how Naperville city government can address environmental issues. Voters will learn candidates’ plans to address the environmental impact of Naperville’s energy supply, transportation, and infrastructure. Audience members may submit questions. The candidate forums are cosponsored by Naperville Environmental Sustainability Task Force (NEST); First Congregational Church, Naperville; and the Greater Naperville Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). For more info, visit sustainnaperville.org/april-4-election.
March 10, 2023 / City Council Candidates Public Forum / A City Council Candidates Forum will be hosted by Islamic Center of Naperville at their Ogden Mosque, located at 2844 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60540. The public is welcome to attend beginning at 6PM until 9PM on Fri., March 10.
March 11, 2023 / West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Parade / The WSI St. Patrick’s Parade steps off at 10AM Sat., March 11, meandering through downtown Naperville. Candidates appear to enjoy this festive family-friendly event when everybody’s Irish, marching with supporters and campaign signs to remind voters that the nonpartisan Consolidated Election follows soon. For parade registration info, visit www.wsirish.org.
March 13, 2023 / Naperville Mayoral Candidate Forum to Focus on the Environment / A Mayoral Candidate Forum is set for 7PM Mon., March 13, at First Congregational Church, 25 E. Benton. Candidates will be asked a set of questions about their views on how Naperville city government can address environmental issues. Voters will learn candidates’ plans to address the environmental impact of Naperville’s energy supply, transportation, and infrastructure. Audience members may submit questions. The candidate forums are cosponsored by Naperville Environmental Sustainability Task Force (NEST); First Congregational Church, Naperville; and the Greater Naperville Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). For more info, visit sustainnaperville.org/april-4-election.
March 14, 2023 / Mayoral Candidates Public Forum hosted by Senior Task Force and Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation / 7PM Tues., March 14, City Council Chambers. Save the date. Details coming soon. the three candidates for Naperville Mayor to serve City Council have replied that they will attend this public forum to be held at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. Public welcome to attend.
March 20, 2023 / Early In-person Voting begins 15 days prior to Nonpartisan Consolidated Election Day.
April 2023
Election Day / Polls open 6AM to 7PM Tues., April 4
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Official candidate websites (not social media) are linked to this website by personal candidate request or receipt of press release. Thanks to all candidates for throwing their hats into the ring. Former candidates, winners as well as losers, have told us more than once that campaigning—getting to know the community and meeting potential voters—is a most rewarding experience.
We are grateful to live in a community where every empty seat on the Naperville City Council, Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners and both school boards has a candidate running to fill it.
The following highlighted governing bodies are linked to online posts on official websites where the public can observe past meetings saved in archives:
Naperville City Council
Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners
Naperville Unit School District 203 Board of Education
Indian Prairie Unit School District 204 Board of Education
Watch upcoming meetings as they stream live, too. —PN
Naperville City Council
City Council meetings are held at the Naperville Municipal Center located at 400 S. Eagle Street.
City of Naperville Mission: To provide services that ensure a high quality of life, sound fiscal management, and a dynamic business environment, while creating an inclusive community that values diversity.
Naperville Mayor / Three candidates, Benjamin (Benny) White, Scott Wehrli and Tiffany Stephens, are vying for the four-year seat of Naperville Mayor on the Naperville City Council.
Naperville City Council Members / Eleven candidates currently are vying for four four-year seats on the Naperville City Council. Listed here in ballot order are Nag Jaiswal, Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, Josh McBroom, Jodi Trendler, Patrick Kelly, Nathan “Nate” Wilson, Ashfaq Syed, Meghna Bansal, Ashley South, Allison Longenbaugh, and Madhu Uppal.
Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners
Naperville Park District Board Meetings are held at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive.
Naperville Park District Mission: We provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community.
Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners / By Dec. 12, 2022, four candidates had turned in petition packets to serve three four-year seats on the NPD Board of Commissioners. Candidates are Christopher Jacks, John Risvold, Rich Janor and Mahboube “Michelle” Haghighi.
Naperville School District 203 Board of Education
Naperville School District 203 hosts board meetings at 203 W. Hillside Road at Webster.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers, and community contributors.
School District 203 / By Dec. 12, 2022, six candidates had turned in petition packets to run for three four-year seats on the 203 BOE. Candidates are Joe Kozminski, Kristine Gericke, Barbara Higg, Gilbert Wagner, Ronald Amato and Melissa Kelly Black.
Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education
School District 204 hosts board meetings at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora.
Mission Statement: The mission of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 is to inspire all students to achieve their greatest potential.
School District 204 / By Dec. 12, 2022, three candidates had turned in petition packets to run for three four-year seats on the 204 BOE. Candidates are Justin Karubas, Mark Rising and Catey Genc. Though no contest will be needed here, it’s important to watch school board meetings and get to know the issues and the candidates.
Local elections matter most…
Be prepared to vote where it matters most—locally. Vote where you can meet, greet and get to know candidates who make decisions with the biggest impact on Naperville. Become familiar with elected officials, public policies and budgets up close. Attend public meetings or watch saved meetings in the archives of the City, school districts or Naperville Park District. Thank you.
Many residents claim to have voter fatigue. If you’re in that condition, rest up! Be energized with knowledge that locally elected officials are the ones that impact your life the most. All eligible voters are urged to get to know the candidates, their qualifications and their commitment to community service in Naperville. Be informed by Consolidated Election Day, April 4, 2023.
Thanks for reading and paying attention. PN will begin focusing on the issues in this election beginning in March and through the election at www.election.positivelynaperville.com.
FYI: Click here for previously posted calendar of January events.
Originally Posted, Jan. 21, 2023
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