Councilwoman Mary Gibson

08/13/2026

Working my way through Tuesday’s City Council agenda.

My guess is every Council member has their own system for preparing for meetings. Mine is pretty old school. I like a printed agenda where I can group related items, jot down shorthand notes and questions, and visually keep track of what I’ve dug into and what still needs more research.

Not fancy, but it works for me!

08/11/2026

Just came back upstairs (and regained cell service!) after sheltering in the basement of City Hall with our staff for about 45 minutes. Even while we were downstairs, staff were monitoring the storm and preparing to respond across the community as soon as it was safe to do so.

I haven’t had a chance yet to see the extent of the storm damage yet, but I wanted to get this information out as quickly as possible:

****If you see a downed tree blocking a roadway, please report it by calling 630-420-6060 or submitting a request online:
https://data.naperville.il.us/pages/request-center

Both the phone line and online requests are being monitored.

Please stay safe and give our crews room to work as they respond across the community.

08/10/2026

Thank you to the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce for having Councilman White and me this morning. I really appreciated the opportunity for smaller, two-way conversations about the issues that matter to Naperville’s business community.

Lots of good conversations, thoughtful questions, and a shared commitment to keeping Naperville a great place to live, work, shop, and do business!

08/08/2026

It is a beautiful night for fireworks!! Show starts at 9:30
https://napervilleparks.org/fireworks

08/03/2026

First weekday back from vacation!

07/31/2026

While I am sad to have to miss this year’s event, my kids and I went to last year and had a great time! The upcycled t-shirts they made are still among their favorite shirts. Swing by if you can!

Join us TOMORROW for this free, family-friendly event and let’s all learn to live more sustainably!

07/30/2026

Naperville is urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes after three traps recently tested positive for West Nile virus. Learn more about the City’s mosquito control program and how you can reduce the mosquito population around your home: https://ow.ly/OPga50ZuM8U

07/29/2026

07/26/2026

Today marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that helped ensure people with disabilities have greater access, opportunity, and inclusion in every part of community life.

As we celebrate its legacy, let’s also recommit to building a Naperville where everyone can participate, belong, and thrive.

07/20/2026

During tomorrow’s meeting, Council will vote to approve the record of an emergency procurement for $627,549.28 in storm restoration and cleanup following the severe storms that hit Naperville on June 10th-11th.

These aren’t once-in-a-generation storms anymore. And the additional costs aren’t once-in-a-generation expenses either. As extreme weather becomes the new normal, so do the budget pressures. Keeping Naperville affordable means planning for that reality.