Dr. Suresh Reddy wins re-election as Trustee of Oak Brook, Illinois

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Dr. Suresh Reddy, a Trustee for the Oakbrook township in Illinois, won a second term along with his colleagues, Jim Nagle and Dr. Melissa Martin in the elections held on April 1, 2025.

“I am truly humbled and deeply grateful for the trust and support you’ve shown me in this election. This victory isn’t mine alone—it belongs to every resident who believes in a united, forward-thinking, and inclusive Oak Brook,” Dr. Reddy, a past-president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, AAPI.

Dr. Reddy, who noted he won by a landslide majority, was among the four candidates running to be Trustees for the three openings that were contested.

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Oak Brook has a population of nearly 10,000 people, and is located 15 miles west of the Chicago Loop

“Oak Brook stands at a pivotal moment in its growth and development. I firmly believe that through open dialogue, mutual respect, and shared values, we can continue to shape a village we’re all proud to call home,” he said.

He assured Mayor Larry Herman of his cooperation in governing Oak Brook. “Elections may divide us, but governance must unite us.”

During his campaign, Reddy said he had reached out to more than a thousand residents and that he would continue to listen and serve all.  He praised those who ran alongside him for their work improving Oak Brook. “Together, we bring a range of experience and perspectives to our roles. I am genuinely excited to collaborate with Jim and Melissa over the next four years to make Oak Brook an even better place to live, work, and raise our families.”

Dr. Reddy thanked Michael Manzo, the longest-tenured Trustee, for his mentorship and encouragement, and Mayor Herman for his leadership and partnership. Also thanked fellow Trustees  Steve Farber, Ed Tiesenga, Don Adler and community leaders Marty Hare, Primit Shah, Sunita Sawlani and numerous others.

He congratulated the newly elected members of the School Board Resham Mendi, Craig Donnelly, Kavitha Neerukonda, and Kaarina Lebrun and the Park District Board Tina Chan.

Hyderabad-born Reddy dwelt on his upbringing and history of bringing opposing parties to the table, and on the many positions he held through his career as a physician.

“Now that I call Oak Brook my home, I would like to contribute and serve my community by participating in public service,” Dr. Reddy added, and called upon residents of Oak Brook to come together and “celebrate the rich diversity of our community—our backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. … Let us build bridges, not walls. The campaign has ended; now the real work begins.”

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