Illinois, Naperville, USA: Indian-origin community leader Supna Jain has officially taken a seat on the Naperville City Council, stepping in for Allison Longenbaugh, who resigned earlier this year. Jain will serve the remainder of the term, which runs until April 2027.
On September 16, Jain was sworn in during the council’s regular session. The oath was administered by Judge Jennifer Barron, with Mayor Scott Wehrli extending a warm welcome as she joined the nine-member panel. Longenbaugh, who left to pursue a private-sector opportunity that prevents her from holding public office, had personally encouraged Jain to step forward for the role.
Jain is well-known in the community as a former vice president of the Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education. She was first elected to the school board in 2021 and won re-election in April 2025, contributing to several significant district initiatives during her tenure.
The City of Naperville confirmed her appointment through its official channels, stating, “We are pleased to announce that Supna Jain has been selected to fill the recently vacated City Council seat.”
Jain’s entry to the council comes after the historic election of Ashfaq Syed, the first Indian American to win a council seat in Naperville. In a congratulatory message online, Syed wrote, “Welcome aboard, Councilwoman Supna Chaudhari Jain. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to working together for Naperville.”
Jain’s leadership has also been recognized in her previous role. Laurie Donahue, president of the District 204 school board, praised her contributions, saying, “She has been a strong and passionate voice for our students and families.” Donahue highlighted Jain’s role in helping pass the 2024 bond referendum, which funded improvements to district facilities.
“Although we will greatly miss Ms. Jain’s insight on our board, we are excited to see her continue serving the Naperville community in this new capacity,” Donahue added. The school board will now begin the process of filling Jain’s former seat while also moving forward with the search for a new superintendent.
