Alderman Daniel La Spata
@AldermanLaSpata
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1st Ward Alderman. M-F 10am-6pm at 1958 N Milwaukee Ave / 872-206-2685 / info @the1stward .com / @ChicagoCPTS
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Join the 1st Ward Office and
@ChicagoCPTS
on Monday, July 29th at
@thelincolnlodge
from 6:00-7:30pm to discuss new policies and upcoming projects that will shape our community! We'll be joined by
@activetrans
,
@ChicagoSafe
, and more. Hope to see you there!
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We’re finding out the mayor has contracted for five hundred private security officers this weekend. A company called Monterrey Security. No names or badge numbers on their uniforms so accountability will be very difficult.
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Sadly, have to share that 0 of these dollars are actually coming from the City of Chicago. $4m from anonymous donor. $1m from Open Society Foundation. Facilitated by the Resurrection Project. Only thing the city had to do with this was the press release.
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My office has been investigating the best way to submit Bike Lane Parking Violations for enforcement to the City of Chicago. Here is the best way to submit violations for ticketing:
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THREAD: I voted NO on the 2021 City Budget. Without question our city is in a crisis. We needed a budget that meets the needs of working families, struggling property owners, long term residents, & small business owners, & one that balances both revenues AND investments. 1/10
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I'm glad to be back out today helping shovel snow for neighbors who are unable to shovel themselves, but I also recognize that this is not a permanent solution. That is why I'm voicing my support for a city sidewalk plowing program.
#PlowTheSidewalks
#WalkableWinters
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I am disappointed in the decision to cancel the Logan Square Farmers Market (LSFM) this Sunday, and I hope the decision is reversed. This event is incredibly popular among neighbors, and an economic necessity to the vendors who participate (1/2)
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As the mayor continues to appoint new leadership across the city, I sincerely hope he considers new leadership for the CTA and CHA. The lack of improvement for those agencies has been both consistent and, sadly, intractable.
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Last night's protest at the Columbus statue was a direct expression of the use of state violence to protect white supremacy. I reject that statue and that system and will work to take down both.
This is Miracle. She’s 18 years old and an organizer for
@GKMC18
. She is fighting gun violence everyday. Last week I offered her an internship.
She is just over 5 ft, 100 pounds. Tonight a police officer beat her. Knocked out her teeth.
I’m sad, angry, and disgusted.
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We’re told they won’t have firearms but will function alongside police officers as “deterrents”. We’ll share more as we learn it. Still on a call about this.
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As our budget is a reflection of our values and priorities, you should know that the staffing costs of the entire Department of Housing ($1.69m) is less than just the Mounted Unit of CPD ($3.0m)
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My colleague Alderman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez and I introduced a call for the City to establish a public bathroom pilot. Every person in Chicago deserves access to clean sanitation infrastructure, and this investment benefits everyone.
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I am pleased to announce that the Chicago Department of Transportation will be installing bike lanes on Logan Blvd at Western Ave.
This project will bring much needed improvements to drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists in the area. My statement and the plans are below.
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Today’s commute on the Blue Line was unacceptable, and as I continue to hear your ongoing concerns about service, I will continue to advocate for you with CTA leadership.
As the mayor continues to appoint new leadership across the city, I sincerely hope he considers new leadership for the CTA and CHA. The lack of improvement for those agencies has been both consistent and, sadly, intractable.
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The city’s curfew is still in place again tonight and CTA will not be running east of Western and south of Fullerton in the morning. Stay safe all.
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The
#BringChicagoHome
campaign would be a transformative measure to end homelessness in this city, yet 25 alders couldn't even come to a City Council meeting to discuss it. Profoundly disappointing for housed and unhoused Chicagoans but we keep fighting.
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Riding in a suit isn’t so bad, is it,
@ChicagosMayor
?
A linen suit and a pedal assist bike solves that problem for you 😊
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Requiring an ID to participate in democracy is something we always condemn. To see it in Chicago is embarrassing.
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Revenue Idea: Compel Amazon to actually buy city stickers for their fleet!🚛
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Almost two years after it was initially funded, Chicago's CARE teams only operate in two police districts and only respond to mental health crises from 10:30-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is not enough!
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(1) Use the "Vehicle Parked in Bike Lane Complaint"
(2) Select the specific time for the violation
(3) Include a photo of the front and rear license plate to document violation
(4) Submit your request!
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Commissioner Biagi has directly confirmed with me that these 311 requests, which include photo documentation of the violation, will be sent directly to Administrative Hearings for tickets.
My office wants to help: send your SRs to zoning
@the1stward
.com for my staff to follow up
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For the peace of the people of Gaza, for the safe return of all hostages, I was proud to join my colleagues in calling for an immediate ceasefire. My great thanks to
@Ward33Chicago
for her leadership and collaboration!
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I've been notified of CPS' new punitive practice of locking teachers out of CPS systems, including their Google accounts, for not reporting to work in-person.
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We’ve got a number: $1.2m for private security in Chicago this weekend.
The city of Chicago is spending up to $1.2 million on private security firms this weekend to prevent looting, including controversial clouted firm Monterrey Security. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office with a statement:
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Today I was proud to stand with 30 of my colleagues to keep Chicago a welcoming city for all. As a sanctuary city we protect all our residents, especially our undocumented neighbors.
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To quote Queen Isabella, “Bye Columbus!” 👋
BREAKING: Mayor Lori Lightfoot plans to have the Christopher Columbus statue removed from Grant Park — possibly as early as tonight, according to a Tribune report.
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It seems the mayor will not be addressing this joint committee meeting on the injustice committed against Anjanette Young. We’re told Council DOES NOT have oversight over the mayor. REMARKABLE considering how much oversight she wields over the Council.
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I am pleased to announce that thanks to the advocacy of 1st Ward residents & the work of
@ChicagoDOT
, the popular informal crossing at California / Lyndale will be improved with a bumpout and crosswalk. Thank you to CDOT for hearing our neighbors & improving pedestrian safety!
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Biking is one of the cheapest, healthiest, and most sustainable ways to get around. My office and I use experience biking around to fight for better infrastructure, so that other residents can choose to bike around the 1st Ward & City, too.
Sitting at
@ColectivoCoffee
Logan Square and nice to see
@AldermanLaSpata
ride up on his orange bike. I recognized his 🚲 before him! LOVE that I have an alderman who rides in the city. Nice to meet you
@DanielLaSpata
!
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If Governor Pritzker is going to shut down the restaurants and bars of
#Chicago
, it's also time for him to use his executive powers to allow TIF dollars to be used for operating supports. We've been asking for months. The time is now.
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I personally thanked
@ChicagosMayor
last night for his courageous support of a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. I’m excited to see the full City Council follow his lead next Wednesday!
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I’m proud to pledge my support for bringing Bus Rapid Transit to Western Ave. It’s beyond time to invest in infrastructure that is smart, sustainable, and reliable
Today, we, the Alders who share Western, are also sending a letter to Mayor Johnson, CTA President Dorval Carter, and CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney requesting a study regarding the establishing of a Western Ave Bus Rapid Transit!
#BRT
@ctaaction
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A linen suit and a pedal assist bike solves that problem for you 😊
The chuckling quote from
@ChicagosMayor
this morning at the presser: "Now, I would have rode my bike up here this morning but I wanted to wear a really cute suit today. I'm not quite like
@AldermanLaSpata
, who can wear a suit and ride a bike."
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Tomorrow: The "Plow the Sidewalks" ordinance is up for a vote in the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee (10am). This ordinance would create a pilot project for clearing sidewalk snow in the winter.
Tune in online () or in person at City Hall!
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Chicago is at a crossroads- literally!
“We are on the cusp of a historic redesign of the Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street intersection by the city Department of Transportation, and the choices are about a lot more than just some red paint, concrete and bollards."
Opinion: A street redesign that skips bike and bus lanes says a lot about the whole city
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I am thrilled to be hosting my first Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety meeting today at 1:30pm. I believe we can eliminate pedestrian and traffic deaths citywide, and I want you to hold me accountable for the work City Council needs to do.
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I support any and every violence prevention investment proven to be reliable and effective. ShotSpotter is neither of those things and I refuse to watch their lobbyists fool Chicago into more of a failed technology.
The ShotSpotter vote was delayed using a parliamentary maneuver by opponents.
Ald. Daniel La Spata and Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez “deferred and published” the order that could allow the controversial technology to remain in Chicago. It could face a vote at another meeting.
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THREAD: I have some thoughts to share after today's budget hearing.
Based on what I heard today, it looks as though residents are being asked to pay more for fewer services - something they will definitely feel the pain of. How does this make sense?
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I am pleased to begin work as Chair of the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. I hear from you on a daily basis about what we need to do to make our streets safer, and I look forward to four years of hard work to achieve Vision Zero.
Here are the Committee assignments alders are about to vote on.
Still waiting on the rules of procedure that were just approved.
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It’s time for our city to seriously look at cutting the police budget & directing those funds to the public programs that will support working-class & poor Chicagoans.
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Earlier today at City Council a 1st ward resident, who had given public comment and had been sitting quietly at their seat for two hours, was involuntarily expelled from the Council Chambers by police officers and the Sergeant at Arms. (1/3)
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Solving the systemic & generational disinvestment in Chicago’s Black & Brown communities is going to take big structural solutions. Glad to co-author this op-ed on what we believe will be one of those solutions - Chicago’s public bank.
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@JustNotTheSam
@Andrefor40th
We have not yet been told what the cost is or what budget line item it’s coming out of.
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Shouts of protest can be muted when a school board is accountable only to the mayor. The time for an elected school board is NOW.
I am noticing a pattern. Chicago needs an elected school board that's accountable to our communities now.
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It has been 124 days since the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law, of which Chicago received $1.9 billion in federal aid that could be going toward social supports that have been shown to lead to a measurable reduction in crime.
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Today the Committee on Zoning recommended "do pass" for the next City Council meeting, for the development location at Fullerton / Washtenaw. The current 1-story bank building and parking lot will be improved with 35 residential units (7 affordable) and commercial space.
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To the thousands who've reached out to my office on why
#Chicago
is spending $1.8 billion on policing this year, & how those dollars could be reallocated to produce a safer & stabler Chicago, here are some initial thoughts from myself & my colleagues.
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It is frustrating and disappointing that such unproductive actions would be taken against our teachers and at the expense of our students. I'll be following up with CPS to ask for this policy to be reversed.
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Today, I stood with protestors outside of Nini's Deli in solidarity with Black Lives Matter & the LGBTQ community. While I did not directly hear the sermon or talk to Mr. Riesco about his social or religious views, my office & I condemn any and all forms of hate and intolerance
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We rightly questioned & are frustrated by $403M of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, our one flexible funding source, essentially going to a pot called "Covid-19 Direct Response." How does $281M of this go directly to the CPD & $68M is never spent at all??? 🤷🏻♂️
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The 2021 city budget passed with a very close vote. Proud to have stood with my colleagues against it. Here's our statement on voting no.
@J1Ramann
@RossanaFor33
@CDRosa
@ByronSigcho
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In response to increased ICE activity in Logan Square, I recently came together with community partners to defend our neighborhood from ICE intimidation. The work does not end there, however. It's important to know your rights if you or anyone you know is being threatened by ICE.
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As it stands now, this budget will lead to more trauma, unemployment, homelessness and ultimately more violence. I and my colleagues are going to fight for a city budget that Chicagoans need. Our city doesn't deserve to be overtaxed, underfunded and not listened to.
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I support short and long-term permitting solutions that right-size LSFM and its public footprint, and I will continue to work with our 14th District police and City departments on these efforts. Our City had a short term plan ready, and I am confident we will find a long-term one
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At this point bars and lounges should have the right to open outdoor spaces as well. If I can enjoy a mojito outdoors at
@BubbaGumpCo
there’s no reason I shouldn’t be able to at
@NavigatorTap
.
Hey
@AldermanLaSpata
can you use your voice to help our struggling brewery taprooms and taverns with patio seating options?
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The city employs more people to ride horses for public safety than to create and preserve affordable housing
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Hoping we find more substantial ways to support our undocumented neighbors.
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At a time when our school communities are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and trust in CPS is already frayed, this policy accomplishes nothing.
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I am disheartened about the ongoing auto-oriented acts of violence throughout Chicago, especially those impacting the 1st Ward businesses and residents. Below is my statement on this week's events. (1/2)
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While we applaud the new police supervisors’ contract reflecting a number of reform issues fought for by the City, the people of
#Chicago
are still fighting for true civilian control over CPD. I’m standing for CPAC until it’s signed into law.
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CDOT is working with the 1st Ward, Logan Square Chamber, and local businesses to design a protected bike lane for Milwaukee between Western and California for installation in 2020. Have thoughts or questions? Email info
@the1stward
.com.
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It was profoundly sad to wake up to the news of a neighbor shot this morning at 2013 W. North Ave. In his desire to assist and protect two women who were being robbed, he ended up being shot himself. (1/4)
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@clovis_frank
@ronythebikeczar
No misunderstanding - our office has seen too many bicycle and pedestrian deaths since May 2019. The only way to eliminate that is through better infrastructure. Absent better infrastructure, we enforce violations. Every user of the road deserves safe & predictable passage.
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It's snowy out there! I was happy to help out some of our neighbors for whom shoveling is especially challenging. Let's help each other out if you have a neighbor who has difficulty shoveling!
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@bkevenides
@Sysco
This boils our blood! We will continue to call 911 on illegal loading in front of the Ward Office. -1st ward staff
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Chicago faces a homelessness crisis, and providing housing is the best way to end homelessness. I have sent a letter to our 1st Ward shared housing providers, asking them to participate in the Chicago Rents program. By working together, we can ensure every Chicagoan has a home.
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Folks waiting for affordable housing at Humboldt Park United Methodist Church and the rehabilitation of the Hollander Building will have to wait another month. Today, my colleagues from the 15th and 17th Wards deferred ordinances that would have accomplished both.
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Speaking of not making sense, I saw a rejection of what over 34,000 Chicagoans said they wanted in the City's own budget survey - funding from the police dept. reallocated to services meant to help stabilize our communities, so Chicagoans can live healthy and secure lives.
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Humboldt Park Health is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 16+.
To get your vaccine:
Walk into Humboldt Park Health at 1044 N Francisco Ave – 1st Floor
Monday through Friday between 9AM - 4PM or Saturday between 9AM- 2PM
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I've co-sponsored the ordinance that would cancel our CPD in CPS contract so these funds can be more wisely allocated. Thankful for the administrators, teachers & parents who have said they would gladly take a social worker or case manager over a police officer in their school.
As of today,
@AldermanLaSpata
@rodriguezfor22
@ByronSigcho
@RossanaFor33
@Andrefor40th
@AldMattMartin
@Mariafor49
have also agreed to co-sponsor
#PoliceFreeSchools
Ordinance. I'm sure many more aldermen will co-sponsor as well. It's time to end the school to prison pipeline!
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🧵: ComEd has delivered Chicago’s electricity for nearly 75 years under a series of contracts known
as electricity franchise agreements. The current franchise agreement went into effect in 1992 & recently expired. The City can renegotiate a contract or explore new partnerships.
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Join the Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety for our first meeting of the year next Wednesday, January 10th at 10:30am. CDOT will be presenting on the Chicago Cycling Strategy - come learn about the work done in the past year and what’s planned for 2024.
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Please know I have already encouraged our resident to file a complaint with the Office of the Inspector General, and I will personally be following up on this issue. (3/3)
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THREAD: I've said it before, but increasing property taxes is not the answer to budget woes. Doing so only leads to the displacement of working people & their families - adding an unnecessary stressor to their lives. 1/7
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By comparison, we’ve put two million total into housing assistance grants since the Stay At Home order began.
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🧵Statement regarding the Bears' plans for Soldier Field:
It would be an understatement to say 1st Ward residents have expressed strong opinions on the Bears' plans for their new lakefront stadium!
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It’s great to see the restoration of the Goldblatts Building finally completed and the scaffolding coming down!
We’ve made sure the art panels have been secured and preserved as well and will be communicating with the community on future uses.
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CDOT is working with the 1st Ward, Logan Square Chamber, and local businesses to design a protected bike lane for Milwaukee between Western and California for installation in 2020. Have thoughts or questions? Email info
@the1stward
.com.
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I'm extremely happy to hear that the Chicago Housing Authority is receiving 1,097 special Emergency Housing Vouchers as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
(1/2)
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I am genuinely disturbed by what happened and its implications for the civil liberties of our residents: all Chicagoans, regardless of their political affiliations or policies, have the right to petition their elected officials and participate in Council meetings. (2/3)
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I spent Nov. & Dec. speaking with + hearing from many families & teachers in the 1st Ward on CPS reopening. Whether it's testing protocols, staffing, simultaneous learning, etc., there are a lot of concerns that still need to be addressed.
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I am pleased to see this news, and I would like to thank everyone involved in the work to keep this incredibly popular event running.
The Logan Square Farmers Market is back on after intense backlash.
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How many scandals will it take before we put power in people's hands? The city should release the feasibility study and let Chicagoans decide.
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I will admit it was frustrating to learn that the district was coping with reduced resources from officers who had been pulled away to police student demonstrations in Lincoln Park. (3/4)
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I am pleased to clarify and update the list of endorsements for a public bathrooms pilot program.
Additionally, you can now read the Resolution here:
My colleague Alderman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez and I introduced a call for the City to establish a public bathroom pilot. Every person in Chicago deserves access to clean sanitation infrastructure, and this investment benefits everyone.
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Today I voted no on the 2023 Budget for the many promises it breaks to 1st Ward residents and residents of the City.
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Glad the mayor’s office dropped the retaliation, but where’s justice for Anjanette? Who else has suffered like her? When/how are we going to stop this from happening again? We need to pass CPAC now. Not next year, next term - we need police reform now.
"Our hearts go out to Ms. Anjanette Young, as she bravely shares her traumatic experience during CPD’s disastrous, reckless and illegal warrant execution. We pray for her healing."
Full statement here:
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Glad to stand with Ald. Rosa & Rep. Guzzardi today at the Clemente Post Office for a strong/fully funded postal service. Whether you need your medication delivered or your ballot received, USPS continues to be an essential public institution.
#USPSisEssential
Thank you
@RobinPotterLaw
for organizing today's
#SaveThePostOfficeSaturday
rally at
#LoganSquare
Chicago Clemente Post Office!
And thank you
@WillGuzzardi
and
@AldermanLaSpata
for speaking powerfully to
#SaveTheUSPS
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The City of Chicago needs to provide relief to our residents most in need.
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This is exciting news! I remain committed to continuing to fight for pedestrian and bike safety improvements, and I look forward to having concrete protected bike lanes in the 1st Ward.
Major bike safety improvements are coming to Chicago: CDOT will soon begin installing new pre-cast concrete curbs along several bikeways, kicking off our plan to upgrade all currently protected lanes to concrete by the end of 2023.
#ChicagoWorks
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Today at City Council, I proposed a resolution to serve as Chair for the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy. Chicagoans deserve a city where they can thrive, and it is beyond time to address our climate emergency as one part of achieving that goal.
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While I voted NO today, I will work every day to work for a 2022 budget grounded in economic & racial justice that reflects the needs of our communities & is one they can support fully. 10/10
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As we approach winter, the 1st Ward Office wants to ensure that sidewalks are fully accessible following snowfall. In the past, we've heard from a number of residents who are seniors or have disabilities and are unable to shovel their sidewalks. (1/3)
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Despite the voices of Chicagoans - thousands of whom reached out to my office via phone calls, email, & survey responses - stating their displeasure with this budget & its faults, it was approved by the City Council.
This is NOT the budget Chicago deserves. 2/10
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We have the funding, the capacity, and the urgent need to expand non-law-enforcement crisis response citywide, and we should do it!
#TreatmentNotTrauma
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This includes the alternative crisis response model measure myself and other alders have been pushing for.
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Perfect day for a ride on the new protected bike lanes. Looking forward to sharing more updates with you all soon. 🚲
It’s a beautiful sunny day in Logan Square to officially unveil the new buffered bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue between Western and California.
@AldermanLaSpata
gives the improved bike lane a go for the media.
#OnAssignment
for
@BlockClubCHI
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