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Supna Jain sworn in to Naperville City Council
The Indian-origin leader replaces Allison Longenbaugh and will serve remainder of term ending April 2027.
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Pranavi Sharma - Thu, 18, Sep 2025
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Supna Jain swearing-in. / Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun
Supna Jain, an Indian-origin community leader and former vice president of the Indian Prairie Unit District 204 school board, was sworn in to the Naperville City Council on Sept. 16. She fills the seat vacated by Allison Longenbaugh, who resigned after more than two years to accept a private sector position that bars her from holding public office.
Jain was officially sworn in by Judge Jennifer Barron during the council’s regular meeting. Mayor Scott Wehrli welcomed her to the nine-member body. Longenbaugh had personally encouraged Jain to consider the position before stepping down. Jain, first elected to the District 204 school board in 2021 and re-elected in April 2025, has served as vice president of the board and was involved in several key initiatives.
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The City of Naperville also confirmed her appointment in a public announcement. “We’re pleased to share that the City Council has chosen Supna Jain to fill the recently vacated City Council seat,” the city posted on its official account.
We’re pleased to share that the City Council has chosen Supna Jain to fill the recently vacated City Council seat. Jain, who most recently served as vice president of the Indian Prairie School District 204 board, was sworn in at last night's Council meeting. pic.twitter.com/uwWGqk7KoL
— NapervilleIL (@NapervilleIL) September 17, 2025
Jain will complete the remainder of Longenbaugh’s term, which ends in April 2027.
Her swearing-in follows the earlier election of Ashfaq Syed, who became the first Indian American ever elected to the Naperville City Council. In a congratulatory message on social media, Syed wrote, “Congratulations and welcome on board Councilwoman Supna Chaudhari Jain. My best wishes to you and looking forward to working together for Naperville.”
Laurie Donahue, president of the District 204 board, praised Jain’s record. “Ms. Jain has been a dedicated and passionate advocate for our students and families,” she said in a statement. She added that Jain’s leadership was instrumental in passing the district’s 2024 bond referendum, which funded improvements to school facilities.
“While we will miss Ms. Jain’s thoughtful contributions to our board, we are excited to see her continue to serve the community in this new role,” Donahue said. The school board will now review policies to fill the vacancy left by Jain, as it prepares to select a new superintendent.
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