Newly Sworn-In City Council Member Announces Bid For DuPage Board

NAPERVILLE, IL — In an announcement celebrating being sworn in for his second term on the Naperville City Council, council member Ian Holzhauer announced plans to run for a seat on the DuPage County Board.

In the post, shared on social media Sunday, Holzhauer wrote,

"It is my honor to serve as your Naperville City Councilman, and I’m grateful to begin my second term today.

The number one duty of candidates and elected officials is to be candid with voters. Many have asked about my future intentions. Rather than be cagey, I will be straightforward: I will be running for DuPage County Board in District 5 in the midterm election."

Holzhauer was elected to his first term on the Naperville City Council in 2021. In the 2025 consolidated election, Holzhauer was voted in for a second term, joining Benny White, Ashfaq Syed and Mary Gibson to snag the board's four open seats.

In Sunday's post, Holzhauer shared that he is

"proud of the work I’ve done on Council over the past four years—advocating for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, improving police and fire responses to mental health crises, and promoting the extension of the Riverwalk to Edward Hospital. I’m excited to continue advancing these priorities over the next two years.

As a County Board Member, I will focus on expanding countywide mental health initiatives, driving economic development, and upholding the principles of good governance. Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to the next steps."

Holzhauer's second term as city council member is set to expire in 2029.