Vote for trusted leaders on City Council

I like people with integrity: they are who they say they are. I like people with a commitment to service, who show up and follow through. I like people who demonstrate that they care about our community, living their core values. I like people who chase what’s best for all of us and do their best to see these initiatives successfully implemented. This is why I like Dr. Benny White for the Naperville City Council.

Let’s begin with his 22-year career in the United States Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, followed by his 17 years now as the Senior Army Instructor for the Junior ROTC program at Joliet West High School. His continued commitment to this nation’s safety is further augmented by his commitment to our own personal public safety here in Naperville. As a councilman, he supports our public safety officers with the resources and programs they need to continue to keep Naperville one of the safest cities in the nation in which to live.

Let’s also mention his leadership in modifying our city’s mission statement in 2019 to include the following: “commits to being an inclusive community that values diversity,” which passed unanimously. These words have been instrumental in moving our city forward and building a community where everyone feels valued, safe and heard.

His recent presentations at forums and at gatherings in voters’ homes have demonstrated his understanding of the future of energy consumption in Naperville and the search for a sustainable solution and possible alternative to the IMEA coal-driven investments made so long ago.

Let’s keep Benny White on the Naperville City Council as one of our most trusted leaders. Please vote for Benny White, as well as Mary Gibson, Ian Holzhauer and Ashfaq Syed for the Naperville City Council. Now, more than ever, elections matter.

Dianne McGuire

Naperville