Julia Ramirez
@Ramirezfor12
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I am the only progressive candidate running for 12th Ward alderperson. As a lifelong Brighton Park resident, I know what our communities need because I have lived it.
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The New 12th Ward Office is Open!✨
It's a New Day and We're Excited to Serve You!
Come on in to 3868 S. Archer
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@Brandon4Chicago
is the only candidate that will move Chicago forward. Join me tomorrow to win the 12th ward for Brandon! 💪🏼
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Proud to endorse The Bike Grid Platform! We are going to need all of us in city council to build a safe and comprehensive plan for our streets.
This election season we are asking municipal candidates to endorse The Bike Grid. We have 28 endorsements so far, covering 18 wards and 2 mayoral candidates. You can see which candidates have endorsed a safer and better Chicago. Check them out here: 1/
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This is a start. When I'm alderwoman, we will fight to close down MAT Asphalt and stop corporate polluters from exploiting the 12th ward.
Asphalt plants ordered to cut pollution for Chicago city contracts
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We are excited to receive the endorsement of Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (
@ChuyChicago
). Congressman García has a long history of fighting for our southwest side communities and I am honored to receive his endorsement.
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My name is Julia Monique Ramirez and I humbly announce my candidacy for 12th ward Alderwoman!
It's a New Day! Let's Get on the Ballot!
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¡Mi nombre es Julia Monique Ramírez y humildemente anuncio mi candidatura para concejal del distrito 12!
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Elated! Humbled!
@UWFIllinois
endorsement is a reflection of the coatilion building Ramirezfor12 will cultivate as an Alderperson.
Coalition Building and Celebrating the diversity of this city, and in our ward!
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I'm honored to be endorsed by Cook County Board Commissioner Anthony Quezada (
@AnthonyJQuezada
). We need progressives rooted in community at every level of government. I'm ready to serve in City Council to fight for a ward and a city that allows our communities to thrive.
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I am proud to receive the endorsement of our State Rep Theresa Mah
@theresamah4rep
. Rep Mah has been a progressive leader and trailblazer for our communities on the southwest side and at the state level in Springfield. Thank you for your support and trust Rep Mah! 💜
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From Elected to Govnt Official✨
Follow us and help share the good word on how to connect residents to the
NEW 12TH WARD
We're Live!
@the12thward
We're Open at 3868 S. ARCHER
Contact us at 312-273-9828
WARD12
@cityofchicago
.org
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✊Endorsement Alert✊ I am proud to receive SEIU IL State Council's endorsement for 12th ward alderperson. As alderperson, I will work tirelessly to support our front line workers and to protect workers rights.
@seiuilcouncil
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To address environmental concerns in our ward, Julia makes it clear: we need to get rid of MAT Asphalt.
“When I’m thinking about our environment, we must have zoning processes to prevent businesses like MAT Asphalt from ever entering our community again.”
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Thank you to everyone that came out for our Dia De Los Reyes Magos day of action! We had some fun, cut the Rosca, and got to knock hundreds of doors today letting folks know that we have a chance on Feb 28th to change business as usual in the 12th ward.
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Join us as we Uplift the Will of the People on February 28th and Win for Working Families!
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Our campaign is committed to accountability and accessibility. We are disappointed, but not surprised, that our opponent is continuing the tactics of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who appointed her. We will be at both forums in the upcoming weeks.
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Ready to jump in! Please come say hi tomorrow at
@egonzalezjr96
women’s history month event 💜
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Thank you
@CDRosa
for joining us on the southwest side today! We’re ready to fight for working class families all across the city ✊🏼
I knocked on doors in Brighton Park today with Julia
@Ramirezfor12
. Julia is a lifelong SW sider, social worker, & community organizer working to tackle the root causes of poverty & violence. As 12th Ward alderwoman, she'll prioritize working families – not moneyed interests.
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Hitting the polls with our team! Come say hi! I’ll be at polling places throughout the 12th all day 💜💪🏼
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There is something special in the air. A time for huge solidarity north to southside. Thankful to be welcomed in the 48th ward and engaging with residents and organizers in conversations about breaking these barriers!
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Thank you
@anthonyforcook
for dancing with my mom, for talking to my childhood friend, for the joy and spirit you brought into the room last night.
Thank you
@vickofor15
for being such a fighter, for setting the tone, for letting me join you on this ride!
I am incredibly proud of these two powerful women,
@Ramirezfor12
and
@VickoFor15
. They are modeling the kind of compassionate and thoughtful aldermanic campaigns our neighborhoods deserve.
From the northwest side to the southwest side, people are rising up to fight for justice.
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Monday gang back at it again! Kudos to Irakere for doing his first shift with us and then hosting our Meet & Greet! Also, love to
@RyanLents
for being a great walking buddy!
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“Our former alderman George Cardenas, who endorsed my opponent, sat on an environmental committee and still took dirty money from Mike Tadin and MAT Asphalt. We can have all the departments in the world, but do they have our best interests in mind?”
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“We need one of us on the inside—advocating for US”-Julia answering questions from the community at tonight’s meet and greet at Caza Alebrije ❤️🔥
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We're building a beautiful, people-powered campaign in the 12th ward. Come out to talk to neighbors at the doors, hear about Julia's plans for a thriving ward, phonebank, join a house party, or all of the above. Here is our schedule the next 2 weeks!
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“Displacement is a huge issue in the southwest side — we need to create stability for our families and ensure they stay because they WANT to stay.”
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Excited to be endorsed by
@bscactionfund
and work towards a vision of equitable and accessible streets for all 🚲🚇💜
We endorse Julia Ramirez for Alderwoman of the 12th Ward ✅
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Thank you so much to everyone who came out to rep the 12th Ward and ask the important questions. Early voting started today, so don’t forget to register if you haven’t, and vote as early as you can!
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Happy Election Day! All polling locations in the 12th ward are confirmed open! You can also vote at ANY early voting site in the city--12th ward is at McKinley Park Library. Polls are open until 7pm
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“My opponent is part of the system that has not worked for the 12th Ward. I was called to run, so that I can represent my community.“
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On walkability along Archer Avenue: “For way too long, we’ve been prioritizing cars. To build community, our residents must have safe streets and something to walk to. We need to stop building infrastructure that doesn’t lead to anywhere.”
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Monday's Meet & Greet was exactly what was needed after a long day at the doors ♥️♥️. The energy, warmth and passion of our ward is like no other. Special shout-out to the McKinley Park Mutual Aid for sharing about all the amazing work they have done. Let's win this!
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What a great way to kick off a long weekend! These amazing conversations with our neighbors got me fired up about what we can do together! 🔥🙌✊
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We are proud to be endorsed by
@conmijente
✊🏽 Mijente knows that building power at the local level is critical to change at the national level and we are proud to be a part of the fight! We commit to bringing community power to the 12th Ward Office.
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Join us February 9th from 6-8pm at
@N4EJchicago
’s 12th Ward Candidate Forum! Beyond excited to share my story and our community’s vision to transform the 12th Ward. Dinner, childcare and interpretation will be provided!
We are excited to announce the 12th Ward Candidate Forum!
Join us Thursday February 9th from 6pm-8pm at Kelly High School to hear
@Ramirezfor12
and
@Anabelfor12
share their vision of leadership for the 12th Ward.
We'll have free dinner, childcare, and translation
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30 mins until the polls close! come thru to Caza Alebrije to watch the results roll in!
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It was so beautiful to see us all across the ward today. Our volunteers are amazing! They know this is the only campaign that will transform the 12th ward and unite the neighborhoods. Volunteer and join our movement here:
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Looking forward to this Day of Action! 5 days to go, let's get it!! 💪🏽🚵🏽♀️
The 12th Ward deserves a progressive champion, and that’s why we believe in
@Ramirezfor12
!
Join us Saturday, February 25th and help us share with voters how Julia will fight for safe streets and environmental justice!
Sign up:
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EXCITING UPDATE: Join us this Saturday for an Environmental Day of Action with State Rep Theresa Mah ✊🏼come to learn about Julia’s vision for a thriving ward that prioritizes our green spaces and our residents’ health 🌱 - RSVP:
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On in about 20 mins!
Today on :
➡️We sit down with alderman-elect
@jessiefor26th
and
@Ramirezfor12
to hear their plans for their wards.
➡️Chicago's top cop David Brown resigns his post after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid.
@pksmid
has more.
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Hey, folks! We’re setting up for tonight’s forum hosted by
@swcollectivechi
at Curie High School. Get pumped!! 💜
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Even we disagree. We must create a space that is safe
The room is tense. Alderman Julia tells Carlos and Erin “people need to feel safe in here”
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We need a new system that supports our southwest side schools. In 2025, our schools will be in danger of budget cuts—I will be the advocate for our south side schools in City Hall to get the support they need
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No sweeter way to spend Friday Jr than with us at the candidate forum
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We are proud to be endorsed by
@inaaction
✊🏽 Nurses deserve dignified working conditions, support, and living wages. As alderwoman, I will support workers' rights to empower nurses and keep our community healthy and cared for.
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As We build out this campaign, endorsements like GIAs keep us grounded and reminded of our Why. In the 12th ward we look to fight against the disenfranchisement of voters and build a ward that gives back political power to its residents! Thank you
@GIAChicago
!
Grassroots Illinois Action is proud to endorse Julia Ramirez for 12th Ward Alderperson!
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On collaborating with other city council members: “Our issues are not bounded by our wards. By working with other progressive alderpeople, we can make sure City Council starts to actually work for us.”
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It's a people powered movement 💪🏽 25 days to go, let's get it! Thank you
@12thwardipo
for hosting this meet and greet!
Great candidate Meet & Greet tonight in Brighton Park. All in Spanish. TY
@Ramirezfor12
candidate for 12th Ward Alderwoman, Monserrat Ayala
@monsesme93
,
@AbeMatthew
, and Erin Vogel candidates for 9th District Police Council for attending. TY to Fine Line Barbershop for hosting.
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Get up, Get down! Chicago is a union town! Today I stood in solidarity with
@HBHWorkers
- in order to create caring communities, we must care for and support our workers.
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Had a great night hitting the doors with our Monday canvassing gang! Join us 👉🏼
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thank you
@UrbanEnviroIL
for joining us this morning!
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Let the People have a voice!
Excited to be running for the February election! Until then, we'll be engaging voters. Meeting folks where they are at and inspiring 12th residents to vote!
A survey designed to determine what residents of the Southwest Side’s 12th Ward think should be the highest priority for their new alderperson received just 25 responses, records show.
@wttw
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On maintaining economic vibrancy in the 12th Ward: “In the 12th Ward, we’ve had politicians decide what we want without asking us. We want to make sure people have OWNERSHIP over their business, and to ensure they have the resources to stay open.”
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Julia started organizing at the young age of 18. On public safety: “Public safety is my highest priority. I will make sure our communities have holistic solutions to public safety like youth jobs and expand programs like ONE summer Chicago.”
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What are you doing next Monday? Come through for a meet & greet to learn about what this campaign stands for! RSVP at: info
@ramirezfor12
.com
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Our campaign is committed to accountability and accessibility. We are disappointed, but not surprised, that our opponent is continuing the tactics of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who appointed her. We will be at both forums in the upcoming weeks.
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See everyone tonight! Excited to share our platform and vision for the 12th ward! If you can't make it, we will also be live tweeting so follow along!
🚨ATTN Southwest Siders🚨 If you live in the 12th, 13th, 14th or 15th Wards,
@swcollectivechi
is hosting an Aldermanic Forum at 7PM tonight at
@CurieHS
. Block Club's
@madisonsavedra
will be moderating.
More info:
Where to watch:
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We stand with our hardworking healthcare professionals. Thank you
@INAaction
for the support, we are excited to work together!
Introducing the INA-PAC's 2023 Chicago Aldermanic endorsements! Together we'll build a healthier and more dignified Chicago for all working families.
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On the issue of rent-burdened families in the 12th ward: “The presence of MAT Asphalt prevents us from working with CHA to build affordable housing.”
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“Our families were deeply impacted by the pandemic and the issues they were already facing were exacerbated. We met the people where they’re at, which is the most important. That way, if crises like these ever happen again, we’re ready.”
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We are excited to be endorsed by Urban Environmentalists! I believe city leadership can and must do more to protect our green spaces and increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. The southwest side deserves affordable housing and safe public infrastructure.
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Happy Birthday Commissioner
@AlmaAnaya7th
!
Beautiful Night in the 12th Ward at
@DonRafaRest
#PinkLadies
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ICYMI - our website is live! Check out our vision for the 12th ward here! ✊
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Sunday gang! We are out here 👏 ALL 👏 DAY 👏 EVERY 👏 DAY 👏 Join us:
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👀
The 12th Ward Democrats (
@aldcardenas
&
@Anabelfor12
) love to lie to their residents about
@Ramirezfor12
. It's such a pathetic attempt to stoke fear that I know our neighbors will see right through it.
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Ryan was the first door I knocked after getting on the ballot! And now he’s out here door knocking for our campaign! ✨✨💜 Love making all of these relationships along the way. Join us:
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@RossanaFor33
@VickoFor15
Inspired by both of your relentless fighting spirits to care for people! Thank you for leading the way and creating space for candidates like us! Hasta la Victoria
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Loving the people power this Saturday morning! We got volunteers from all over the ward ready to listen and learn from our community at the doors. Join our canvasses here:
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In the middle of I can't believe I am running for Alderwoman in my own community & This is actually what I am supposed to be doing
Ramirezfor12
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Show that you’re ready for change! Everyday we are getting more and more requests for signs! Get yours here:
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Julia plans to continuously engage with residents on-the-ground as an alderperson for the 12th Ward.
“People have felt unheard. It’s about doing more than quarterly open houses at the ward office. In ADDITION to town hall meetings, we will meet people where they’re at.”
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Julia’s approach to zoning reform will start with community education:
“Zoning processes are something a lot of people don’t know to participate in. We need to connect people with government and work hard to make sure historically disenfranchised residents are engaged.”
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“In fact, there is a forum in February organized by community organizers at Kelly High School. My opponent is choosing not to attend. I call on Anabel Abarca to attend this forum so community members can hear from her within the ward.”
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Thank you
@theresamah4rep
for joining our morning canvass Day of Action for Environmental Justice 💜💪🏼
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@itskylelucas
Thank you for your support! I am humbled and honored to be the next Alderwoman of the 12th Ward! ✨
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@fancypantsberni
We gotchu! DM us the address plz and we’ll drop off. Thanks for the support 💜💪🏼
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“Too often, council members are career politicians and not community advocates. Let’s get rid of the old and start with the new — it’s about having a collective vision not of what we haven’t been able to do, but instead a vision of what we can achieve if we work together.”
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Join us tomorrow on Three Kings Day for our Day of Action!! 10am at our campaign office (3000 w 47th). Sign up here:
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I mourn for Tyre Nichols, his family & the lives taken from us by state sanctioned violence. Too many times we’ve witnessed the violence perpetrated by police w/o justice. We must hold our systems accountable for the trauma & harm they cause our communities
#JusticeforTyreNichols
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We’re working the polls, knocking on doors then watching the election results in community! Join us 💜
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Wishing A Pathway of Healing to all who have felt the loss and heartbreak 💜
The family of 15-year-old Brandon Perez, 1 of 2 students killed Fri. outside Juarez HS, needs our love and support: "No person of Brandon's age should ever be taken away from their mother, father, family, and friends..."
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Neighbors of the 12th ward deserve strong leadership! Supporting small businesses and expanding opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs is critical to growing our local economy
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Please consider supporting the Acosta family during this difficult time to help them cover funeral expenses for their son Jasper Acosta.
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See you there! 💜
Hey y'all, been a crazy few wks but I am excited to share that my partner & I are going to host a little fundraiser/HP for
@Ramirezfor12
this Sun at 6pm! I've had the pleasure of walking w/ Julia most Mon and the way she's so deeply connected to this ward make my heart sing.
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"If You Build It They Will Come"
Another Week to Build Ramirez for 12
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Four hours left to vote! Your polling place may have changed! Find your polling place at
polls close at 7pm--if you're in line by 7pm you can vote!
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We have been feeling the love & support from our volunteers! Join us for a volunteer appreciation breakfast & canvass this Sat, 1/28. We will have sweet treats from
@cadinhobakery
& a homemade Mex breakfast. Let us know you'll be there by RSVP-ing at
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Election day is 30 days away! Sign up today to spend election day with Julia's campaign and help get a progressive, community-centered elected as 12th ward alderwoman. Visit to sign up.
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💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Thrilled to see all four of our endorsed candidates receiving endorsements from
@bscactionfund
! Better streets and better housing policy go hand in hand. 🙌
Congrats
@DanielLaSpata
@Ramirezfor12
@Andrefor40th
@MattMartinChi
!
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Everyone deserves access to high quality education. We must invest in our youth, our neighborhood schools, and offer more adult ed resources opportunities locally. Read more about Julia's plan for a robust 12th ward here:
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Julia knows the issue of public safety extends far beyond funneling our budget into the police. “We need to make sure the money we’re pouring into CPD actually works for us and reevaluate how those resources are used.”
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