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I am excited to share with you that I am endorsing Senator
@ewarren
in the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary.
THREAD: Last year, we ran an incredibly successful campaign based on progressive values that put community voice first.
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I'm so proud of our community. So humbled that you chose me to serve our community. I can't wait to be your Alderwoman.
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The results are in... it's been an honor to serve you these last four years as your 49th Ward Alderwoman, and it's an honor to be able to serve you another four years!
I am absolutely humbled by the overwhelming community support and winning.
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Voters are making up their minds about who should be our Mayor. In the 49th Ward, we have a history of supporting progressive leaders who look to build a Chicago that works for all of us. That’s why I’m making an endorsement for Brandon Johnson to be our next Mayor of Chicago. 1
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In a high-profile race, housing organizer
@ClayFor46
defeated Kim Walz. In the neighboring 48th Ward,
@lenifor48th
declared victory over housing developer Joe Dunne. Leni & Angela will join the Progressive Caucus.
Welcome, new Progressive Caucus members!
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🗳️ Got out and voted for
@Brandon4Chicago
today! Early voting is open until 4pm and tomorrow from 9am-5pm. Find your nearest location at .
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Five weeks ago, I joined our 49th Ward IPO in endorsing
@Brandon4Chicago
for Mayor. In the 49th Ward, we have a history of supporting progressive leaders who will represent all Chicagoans. Brandon's history working within under-resourced communities gives him (1/5)
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Last year, former Mayor Lightfoot blocked
@BringChiHome
from seeking a committee hearing. Today, Bring Chicago Home overcame its final milestone in securing a space on the March 2024 ballot, giving Chicago voters the final say in passing the ordinance. (1/7)
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Statement on
@BringChiHome
Ruling
Chicago voters should be furious.
Today, Judge Kathleen Burke ruled in favor of the Real Estate Lobby, which has been determined to prevent Chicagoans from voting to Bring Chicago Home. (1/6)
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What a fantastic turn-out we had for the 10am canvass for
@Brandon4Chicago
in the 49th, let’s keep up this same momentum at our 1pm shift! Can you stop by at 1pm today to volunteer for Brandon’s campaign? Meet the team at our Campaign Office (1505 W Morse).
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Many of you have asked about ways to engage and volunteer to support
@Brandon4Chicago
's candidacy for Mayor in the April 4 run-off election.
@UWFIllinois
has compiled a resource of volunteer opportunities for the campaign at .
Let's get Brandon elected 👏
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I believe it’s time to take police out of our schools and will be speaking to that effect at tomorrow’s Board of Education meeting.
You can tune in to watch or listen here:
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Chicago has reported about 600 Chicago kids testing positive per day, with five daily hospitalizations, according to city data. We remain concerned that we have to continuously fight for the basic necessities to safely have in-person learning. (1/3)
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Today, eight of my colleagues and I sent a letter to IL Senate President Don Harmon, asking him to bring HB 2267 to the floor for a vote. Chicago's students deserve an elected school board.
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Teachers shouldn't have to go through the trouble
of deciding if schools are safe. They should feel safe and at ease before we were in this "situation", with precautions in place to protect their students, themselves, and school staff during this continued pandemic.
Please review the attached letters for an important update on classes for tomorrow, January 5th.
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Up 42% from last week, we're in the highest COVID spike yet.
@ChiPubSchools
still hasn't done what’s necessary for the return to in-person learning and it’s not okay for us to pretend as they have.
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“What Paul Vallas was doing in the 1990s—when Tom Tunney claims that Paul Vallas was a champion of LGBTQ civil rights—he was banning books, doing the same exact things that MAGA Republicans like Ron DeSantis are doing today.” -
@RossanaFor33
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Every. Vote. Matters.
Congratulations to all our Election victors tonight, especially the grassroots leaders expanding our progressive bloc on the northeast side:
@lenifor48th
and
@ClayFor46
. I’m so excited to have supported you and can’t wait to work with you in Council.
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A HUGE congrats to our Mayor-elect
@Brandon4Chicago
! We’ve got work to do for our city, and I’m looking forward to your leadership in creating a better Chicago for all. We got this!
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Chicago needs a leader who will not stand for discriminatory practices and will prioritize LGBTQIA issues.
#VoteBrandonJohnson
This morning, alders
@RossanaFor33
,
@CDRosa
,
@ChiAlderwoman
, alder-elect
@jessiefor26th
, Cook County Commissioner
@AnthonyJQuezada
, former IL House speaker
@repgregharris
and other LGBTQ+ leaders gathered in Boystown/Northalsted to denounce Paul Vallas's record on LGBTQ+ issues
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The new City Council begins May 15; if the progressive coalition continues to show strength in numbers, they’ll be better poised to take on City Council’s more conservative wing.
“It’s now a real fight for a vision for the city." - Maria Hadden
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Our efforts to bring life rings to our beaches are already saving lives!
Right around 6 a.m. this morning, a man fell into the lake and was able to get out before first responders arrived because of the life ring installed at North Ave Beach.
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Shout out to RP teacher who got to the bottom of the social media campaign against current CTU leadership that is led and funded by a former top aide to Mayor Lightfoot. Outside interference like this is unprecedented and could be in violation of labor laws.
#chicagonotinchicago
A former top advisor to mayor, who is at odds with the CTU, is involved with boosting a group opposing CTU’s current leaders. Called Chicago Teachers United, it is a group of civic minded parents who love Chicago, said the Wilmette resident.
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Thank you to the folks that came out Sunday for our last canvass for
@brandon4chicago
in 49. We know the efforts by our volunteers during this run-off are appreciated by Brandon’s team and we can’t thank you enough for helping support the better candidate for all Chicagoans 💙
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Last night was a wonderful culmination of a well run, community-driven campaign and I’m humbled to have the support of our community for another 4 years.
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It’s Time to Put Columbus in His Place
Yesterday, Black and Indigenous youth organizations and allies held a solidarity rally calling for a broad list of political reforms and changes in our city.
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On Thursday our offices started getting complaints from James Sneider residents about how unbearably hot the apartments had become in the heatwave. I spoke with management asking them to turn on the A/C. Their response was “they were waiting”. By Saturday evening, it was too late
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Energy is at an all-time high in the 49th Ward for
@brandon4chicago
! If you’re in line by 7pm, you can stay in line.
If you still need to register to vote you can register and vote at the Willye B White Park voting site.
Voting locations:
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On Tuesday, April 4, three LGBTQ+ Chicago City Council candidates won their run-off elections, bringing the total number of LGBTQ+ members on the 50-member body to nine!
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The Trump Administration is deploying Federal forces to our city this week to criminalize dissent and terrorize our communities. His Department of Homeland Security is run by temporarily appointed leaders who have not been approved by the Senate and do not answer to Congress.
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‼BREAKING NEWS‼
Chicago is suing 5 of the world’s largest oil & gas companies, stating they've knowingly lied about their products & the dangers of climate change contributing to flooding, extreme heat, & destructive forces continuing to hurt Chicagoans.
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The energy for Election Day was bubbling over at the rally for
@brandon4chicago
this evening at the Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC!
Thank you to all tonight’s speakers and hosts 💙 (pictured:
@OfficialMLK3
,
@DeliaRamirezIL
,
@BernieSanders
)
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Today is a great day to vote early for the municipal runoffs. The mayoral runoff candidates are on the 49th Ward ballot, including Maria's endorsed candidate,
@Brandon4Chicago
. The 46th & 48th Ward will also vote for a new alderperson. Maria has endorsed
@ClayFor46
&
@lenifor48th
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It’s official! On Wednesday, Ald Maria Hadden was appointed Chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy. This chairmanship aligns with Maria’s 2023 campaign to prioritize Environmental Justice. She’s excited to serve with community-first leadership in this role.
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Angela is a partner I need in City Council and has my endorsement for 46th Ward Alderperson.
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Our Campaign Office (1505 W Morse) will temporarily serve as the 49th Ward headquarters for all things
@Brandon4Chicago
! And he needs our help canvassing this Saturday, March 11. There'll be a short training before we head out to canvass.
Register now 👇
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I am excited to announce my first endorsement for the upcoming runoffs,
@Andrefor40th
. We ran a campaign based on progressive, accountable, and transparent change in the 49th Ward and Andre is doing the same in the 40th. I would be honored to serve alongside him on City Council.
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Tonight, Maria was honored by the
@ChiHomeless
for her leadership and advocacy on the
@BringChiHome
Ordinance.
We appreciate the trust the coalition has put in Maria in helping to advocate for our unhoused neighbors in Chicago.
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Outgoing Ald Sofia King (4) endorsed Vallas yesterday. Response to King's endorsement was swift by City Council's Progressive Reform Caucus––in which she is the chair. 9 members authored a statement, including Maria, rebuking the endorsement.
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Before the runoffs, Maria endorsed
@Brandon4Chicago
and continues to endorse him in the run-offs. Brandon's platform aligns with our 49th Ward progressive values, and his support for minority and disenfranchised communities shows he can be a Mayor for all Chicagoans.
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The people of our city are facing many hardships right now, and it's unconscionable that while some of us working to be part of the solution, others would use some of our most vulnerable residents for a political stunt. (1/6)
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Our offices are PACKED with volunteers!
We’ll be here all day making calls and knocking doors to get people to the polls to vote for Maria. Join us!
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Earlier this week, Chicago Local School Councils received notice that they'll be required to “return to pre-pandemic requirements for conducting open meetings in-person.”
🚨 We are STILL IN A PANDEMIC! Rogers Park LSCs stand united against this mandate. I stand with them.
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Today I advocated for
#CopsOutCPS
in front of the Board of Education. I called on members to be bold by voting to end their contract with CPD.
It’s simple - we can’t rely on the same solutions that have proven to do more harm than good.
You can listen to my full remarks, here:
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@BraveSpaceChi
has set up a collection for funeral expenses:
There's no easy way to say this - I'm heartbroken to share that Elise is no longer alive and with us. She has been identified and now her family, friends and our community begin to process her loss and our grief. Elise Malary will be missed terribly.
@ChiTherapyColl
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The 49th Ward, along with the entire City of Chicago, showed that real change is possible when you put in the work and organize behind what you believe in. Let’s do it again next year by electing
@ewarren
President of the United States.
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We’re deep into Election Day and the team couldn’t be more exhilarated! Thank you to all the volunteers who have come out to phone bank, canvass, and pass voter lit! And a big thank you to our poll workers who are indispensable to our democratic process.
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It's down to the wire: tomorrow starts the final weekend to GOTV for
@Brandon4Chicago
in the 49th Ward. We must ensure as many votes as possible go for Brandon by April 4.
🗓️Saturday & Sunday
📍Campaign HQ (1505 W. Morse)
🕙 10am & 1pm volunteer shifts
👇
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Thank you to the folks who made it out yesterday to canvass for
@Brandon4Chicago
in 49!
There are two shifts today, Sunday, at 10am & 1pm. Stop by the campaign office (1505 W. Morse) to join the team for a shift, or register for a shift next week AND pick up your Brandon sign!!!
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Bill Morton says
@RepKellyCassidy
was assaulted on the Red line.
#FactCheck
: we just asked
@RepKellyCassidy
about this directly and she has informed us she was never assulated on the Red line.
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we think is best able to bring about the change we want to see in our communities. Senator
@ewarren
not only has an ever-growing & evolving list of plans to lift up working families and individuals, I believe that she also has the unique ability to make these big ideas a reality.
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I am so proud and excited to be endorsed by
@CTULocal1
. I am ready to work with and for their membership of over 25,000 teachers, paraprofessionals, and clinicians to promote educational equity!
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I am happy to endorse
@MattMartinChi
for 47th Ward Alderman. He's going to be a bold, independent leader on City Council and I look forward to working with him to support our public schools, maintain & expand affordable housing, and keep our government departments accountable.
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The re-election may be over, but we're still celebrating!
Thank you to the volunteers and my campaign team for all your hard work and dedication to win us a sweeping re-election on Tuesday evening. And a very special thank you to my partner in life and in service, Natalia (1/4)
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Polls are open! It's time to vote for new independent leadership in the 49th Ward!
Find your polling place:
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☀️No one will rain on our parade! ☂️
We had a pride-filled sunny time joining our friends and colleagues this afternoon at the
#Pride
Parade. 🌈
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Today was our last official 2023 re-election campaign meeting as a team. Thank you so much for helping run such a fantastic, successful re-election campaign. You have set the bar this season! 💙
#MariaFor49
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Senator
@ewarren
understands that what is needed is big structural change to our economy, our healthcare system, and more. From fighting for universal childcare to her plan to build, preserve, and rehab affordable housing units, she has created a platform that puts people first.
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If you haven't volunteered this election season––this is the final opportunity! Meet at our Campaign Office this weekend to canvass & ensure as many 49th Ward votes as possible go to
@Brandon4Chicago
.
🗓️ April 1 & 2
📍1505 W Morse
🕙 10am & 4pm
👇Register
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Thank you all again for electing me to be your voice on City Council. Catch me on
@fox32news
at 8:45am to talk about the movement we built in the 49th Ward and how we can channel our energy moving forward.
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Yesterday, Maria joined Mayor-elect
@brandon4chicago
and Alderpersons Silverstein and
@andrefor40th
at the Indo-American Center (IAC) to take a tour and learn about their programs. Fun fact: it was the first time any Mayor or Mayor-had visited the IAC!
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A couple of weeks ago, a member of the People For Rogers Park, the political action committee (PAC) associated with candidate Belia Rodriguez, filed a frivolous ethics complaint against me. This is a common tactic that the Board of Ethics deals with during elections. (1/5)
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During that race, I told my story of losing my home in the aftermath of the 2008 housing crash and how it felt like the structures in place to lift people up and prevent crisis weren’t actually equipped to support working people.
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Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to canvass for
@Brandon4Chicago
in the 49th Ward today! And special thank you to
@SmackDabChi
for the
#GOTV
donuts ❤️🍩
1️⃣ There’s ONE MORE DAY to canvass for Brandon. Sign up at the link for Sunday shifts!👇
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The
@ChicagoElection
has released the official summary report from the February 28, 2023 municipal election. Back in 2019, you voted for change with 63.37%. In February, you voted for progress and officially re-elected Maria with 73.66% of the vote––a 10.29% increase from 2019!
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I recognize and accept that not everybody who supports me will agree with this endorsement, so I want to offer some additional rationale on my decision to support Senator Warren. I believe we are lucky to have a field of candidates that are champions on a number of issues:
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We started this campaign over a year ago and now it's time for the 49th Ward to get out and vote!
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16 of 17 precincts are in, and we are at 73.8% of the vote, a significant (+10%) increase from four years ago. You have been heard: you have voted to continue to have a community-centered alderperson as your representative.
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Maria,
@ChiHomeless
advocates, &
@BringChiHome
supporters gathered today for an amicus presser asking the Appellate Court to reverse the Circuit Court decision, allowing Chicagoans to choose for themselves to:
- switch to a graduated transfer tax, lowering transfer tax for (1/2)
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We were able to place qualifying unhoused individuals in 19 of the 20 available units at our Rapid Housing Event Thursday.
A second rapid rehousing event will take place next month to help people who couldn’t get placed Thursday.
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I am proud to announce that I have been endorsed by
@runforsomething
! Run for Something lifts up progressive, first-time candidates. I look forward to bringing a progressive, fresh perspective to change the way Chicago's city government works.
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Every endorsement is important, but an endorsement from Rogers Park celebs Roger and Parker? 🦩🦩 That’s extra special!
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🗳 The polls are open today from 6:00am to 7:00pm. If you are in line by 7:00pm, staying in line is your right. And if you voted in the February 28 election, you need to vote again for your vote for mayor to be counted in the municipal run-off election.
Happy voting!
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In the countless hours I spent, and continue to spend, holding community meetings and knocking on doors, I have heard so many stories like mine: people who had done everything they were told to do, but felt like the system was rigged against them.
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there is no questioning Senator Sanders’ commitment to fighting injustice and moving public opinion on healthcare and higher education; Secretary Castro is setting the pace on how we can reform the criminal justice system.
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I truly believe every candidate running brings their own strengths and experiences, and I believe they, like all of us, will play an important role in moving our country forward.
While I will enthusiastically support the eventual nominee, primaries are about supporting who
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For immediate release: Candidate for Alderperson Faces Public Hearing After Failing to Claim $34,000 In-Kind PAC Contribution
“Follow the rules, be transparent, act ethically. These are the basic standards that everyone in elected office should meet…”
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Proud to be fighting alongside colleagues like
@DanielLaSpata
,
@CDRosa
,
@Andrefor40th
,
@RossanaFor33
,
@SigchoFor25
, and
@J1Ramann
to divest from policing and invest in communities.
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The family of missing Chicago transgender activist Elise Malary is calling on the public to help find her.
The family has asked that anyone with information about Elise's whereabouts contact the Evanston Police Detective Bureau at 847-866-5040.
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Over the next couple of days we'll be announcing endorsements in a few aldermanic races around the city. We showed the strength of people power in the 49th Ward, now let's bring that energy to help more independent progressive candidates get elected.
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Would you rather see the $33 Million we spend on putting police in schools go to better support & supplies for our students? I would!
You can take action to support this idea here:
#PoliceFreeSchools
cc:
@GrassrootsChi
@GKMC18
@CTULocal1
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"Vallas helped raise funds for anti-LGBTQ group Awake Illinois. When he's been in a position of power & authority he's used that power & authority to harm LGBTQ civil rights. We need a mayor that'll fight to protect the LGBTQ community." -
@jessiefor26th
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We have more than enough data and evidence to show that being vaccinated helps protect you and your community. As public servants and elected officials, that is at the core of our jobs.
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It's important for our students to get back into schools, but we know the Delta variant is surging. I co-wrote a letter with
@SenPacioneZayas
asking
@ChiPubSchools
to do the bare minimum to ensure the safety of our kids as they head back to the classroom.
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“We just had an election. The people of Chicago have spoken across the city. People are saying it’s time for a change,” Hadden said. “That change is not just about the individuals who we elect to office. It’s about the way we do government.”
With five Socialists elected/locked in a runoff and other Progressives making gains across Chicago, the next mayor could face emboldened City Council. Lotsa candidates pushing back on “rubber-stamp” model of alderman. A movement is underway 📸
@JoseMOsorio
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"Anyone who actually cares about the housing affordability crisis in CHI should not listen to the Realtors' political agenda but should instead listen to families, community organizations, & social service providers urging us to vote YES to
@BringChiHome
."
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We had a very successful weekend of canvassing for
@Brandon4Chicago
at our Campaign HQ. Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out!
Sign up to volunteer next weekend and let's make sure Brandon is elected the next Mayor of Chicago.
👇
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Thank you, Chicago, for keeping Pride alive and reminding the rest of the nation we are a welcoming city filled with so much more than LGBTQ+ diversity, but a city who values the freedom to be your true self!
♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
📸 @ mike.almonte
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I want to make sure that my endorsement comes with the people power that helped bring change in the 49th Ward. That is why this cycle I’m focusing on supporting the 4 candidates I’ve announced the past 2 days.
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We had some very special visitors today! A Puppy Bowl took place at the campaign office thanks to
@onetailatatime
. Thanks for bringing all the wags and the love. If you're interested in fostering or adopting, they always have good dogs, cats, & rabbits looking for happy homes ❤️
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We're excited to announce that Maria endorses
@ClayFor46
! Electing Angela as 46th Ward Alderwoman would mean another much-needed strong, community-centered leader on City Council.
Check out her platform at .
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This evening,
@wcfbook
(5233 N. Clark) is hosting a fundraiser for our friends
@lenifor48th
and
@Brandon4Chicago
from 6-8pm. 20% of in-store sales during the event will be split evenly amongst both candidates, as will all contributions at the event link 👇
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At yesterday's City Council meeting, Maria and Ald Jessie Fuentes (26) introduced a resolution to declare April 22-28 as Lesbian Visibility Week in Chicago. The resolution came to fruition as part of a nationwide effort led by The Curve Foundation in CA.
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According to the city's Alderpeople, there are six major reasons why
@BringChiHome
failed when brought to the ballot. A key factor, said Maria, is that voters were confused by the measure's changing legal status and swayed by opponents' commercials & ads.
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49th Forum
#factcheck
: Bill Morton is not the president of Leone Beach Park Advisory Council, Ann Whelan is the president of the official Park Advisory Council.
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Did you know: 30% of transgender voters report verbal harassment as a result of an ID with a name or gender marker that did not match their gender presentation (via
@voteriders
).
All Americans deserve a free, fair, and safe voting experience––no matter their gender identity.
It's
#TransDayOfVisibility
—support the transgender & non-binary community's right to vote!
36 states have voter ID laws, which are a significant barrier to obtaining a ballot, & 24 have restrictive ID requirements for trans people (Illinois, thankfully, has neither).
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There’s still time to help address homelessness in Chicago by voting YES to Ballot Question One to
@BringChiHome
!
Ballot Question One is on the back of your physical ballot, or at the bottom of the electronic ballot.
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