Dupage Policy Journal

Councilman McBroom says Naperville will not use tax dollars for migrants, but suggests the city could start and keep a sign-up sheet of residents that want to help take care of migrants.

At the January 16 city council meeting, Councilman McBroom took the opportunity to address the growing issue of illegal migrants coming into the country, specifically the pressures faced by Chicago suburbs as the nearby Sanctuary City struggles to keep up with the flow of migrants. 

“So first thing I want to reassure the public, from my standpoint, the conversations I’ve had with city leadership, that in the event of a massive flux of migrants, that I do believe our city is prepared,” McBroom said. “The public should also know that taxpayer dollars are not, and will not, be used to house or aid potential migrants coming into Naperville. The public resources are in Chicago.”

McBroom acknowledged that there were constituents on both sides of the aisle regarding this issue. He also encouraged the city and its residents to not feel burdened by the pressure of neighboring communities urging towns to do or don’t do certain things.  

“Let’s find out who is willing to help,” McBroom said. “We do have a very affluent community, a lot of big homes, what I’d like to do is direct staff to create a sign up sheet for individuals who would be willing to house migrant families.”

McBroom earned his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. He and his wife Emily settled in Naperville in 2001. McBroom works at Edward Jones in town, and also brings his financial knowledge to the Naperville city council. His current council term ends in 2027.