Illinois, USA (CU)_ Wheatland Township is located in Will County, Illinois, and covers parts of the cities of Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield. Out of the total 85,000 population of the township, residents of Indian descent account for over 15%.
Meghna Bansal, the Indian-American entrepreneur and finance specialist, was sworn in as a Trustee of Wheatland Township in Illinois in May. According to the recent media news, she was the first Indian-American to occupy this office after winning the April 6, 2021 election.
According to the media statement, Meghna expressed delight over her new post. She said, “What an incredible and proud moment today swearing-in and taking oath as an elected official for Wheatland Township by Judge Hon. Vincent F. Cornelius. As an immigrant to this great country, I am honored and filled with gratitude by the trust of 5232 voters, my friends, my family, and supporters who have shown this overwhelming confidence in me and I intent to uphold it”.
Meghna’s husband Krishna Bansal is a famous political and community leader. Meghna spoke about the support she received from her husband. She said, “I can’t forget to mention my husband for his tremendous support and encouragement. He advised at every step, motivated me to run & brought me out from my own shell. As I assume responsibility, I am looking forward serving our community involving everyone along the way”.
Meghna has lived in Wheatland for 16 years and is aware of the local concerns and knows how to solve them. She is a dynamic volunteer in the town’s academic, business, and civic organizations for a long time. Since January 2017, Meghna has been a member of the White Eagle Homeowner Association Board. She has also been an active member of community organizations such as Indian Community Outreach (ICO), where she planned the India Day Festival and other academic activities for the community.
With her professional expertise and education, Meghna is confident of balancing the budget and securing cash surplus for resident requirements. She also believes that in the post-COVID-19 age, there is room for more outreach to residents and innovative initiatives for adolescents and elders. Meghna’s major objective was to inspire Indian-Americans to volunteer in public service. Her statement said, “I have worked in the background for many years and encouraged many to get involved. Now that both of my daughters are in college, it was time for me to come forward and lead by example”.
