Scott Waguespack
@ward32chicago
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City of Chicago Alderman @ProgressiveChi , @PeaceCorps #Kenya #CF97
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Ald. Sygcho-Lopez is anti-American and divisive as can be. While burning and desecrating our country's flag is not illegal, it is his right to be despicable and on par for him.
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Ald. Gardiner's statements are misogynistic, insulting and inappropriate. He owes my Chief of Staff, Ald. Tunney, and the public an apology.
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I agree w leaders
@SenatorDurbin
@SenDuckworth
@JBPritzker
- now would be a good time for Dem Pty Chair Madigan to step aside.
#Illinois
needs new leadership in this role for a better future of the party and state.
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In light of new revelations about apparent alleged corruption by these powerful aldermen, it is clear that we must table the proposed mega TIF deal at
#LincolnYards
until we are able to be sure that the project has not been tainted.
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When CPD catches them, and they will, we'll need a new state's Attorney to make sure they are held accountable. That has to be Eileen O'Neill Burke- running for CCSAO.
#94
on your March 19 ballot.
...Since we published this story a couple of hours ago, CPD released an update, saying the crew struck 7 more times this morning, firing shots during one hold-up.
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With lives on the line we need to make sure our frontline workers can get access to PPE as quickly as possible. Mayor Lightfoot has laid out a reasonable plan to get that done. The plan is appropriately limited in scope and time. We should pass it tomorrow in
#ChiCityCouncil
.
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City of Chicago announces plan to start replacing lead water pipes after decades of denying the dangers
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At
#chicitycouncil
mtg Ald. Ervin does DAD duty. Baby shld sleep just fine as Ald. Burke gives history of CTA.
#zzz
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We wld like to tighten Rule 14 but I think the fastest way to open it up is to what most cities and towns already have, as
@AldReilly
ord demands. Livestream mtgs.
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.
@ForrestClaypool
was
@ChicagosMayor
's handpicked CEO of
@ChiPubSchools
--as was Barbara Byrd Bennett before him--now serving time in federal prison. For those of us who've long been sounding the alarm about CPS’ backwards leadership, Claypool’s resignation is cold comfort.
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Ald. Scott Waguespack endorses
#LoriLightfoot
for
#ChiMayor19
“Voters in this city have an enormous opportunity to set a new course and leave the old Chicago way of doing business in the past. While there are other candidates who I have worked with and respect,
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The City Council needs to make these decisions about committee chairmanships. NOT the mayor.
#timeforchange
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Chicago Amazon deal already in the works at this whole new neighborhood site. How about a public hearing on what your selling Rahm?
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Proudly voted for
@DanielBiss
because he’s the progressive voice for change we need in the governor’s seat.
#TeamBissVotes
Chances are good that you have friends who are undecided in this election. Help them out with our handy voter guide, and tell them to make their voices heard:
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I reiterate the call for Mike Kelly's resignation and that of all
Park Officials who have failed these victims. To be clear, we are not
talking about "relationships", we are talking about rape and sexual
abuse.
Chicago Park District lifeguard abuse scandal, current tallies:
* DOZENS: Employees accused of misconduct.
* 4: Senior lifeguards who have resigned after being accused.
* 3: City Council members now calling for
@ChicagoParks
CEO Mike Kelly to resign
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@Amy_Siskind
unleashing the List of Trump at the
@ACLUofIL
keynote. I.e. attack on
#LGBTQ
cmty. Have to keep this list up to date.
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There are too many troubling questions and potential conflicts bound up in this multi-billion dollar proposal. It is the fruit of a poison tree.
#DelaytheTIF
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I feel strongly that Lori Lightfoot is the candidate best suited to move us in the right direction. She is capable and principled, and has the experience the next mayor will need on issues that are critical to our city’s future—from fighting corruption as a federal prosecutor,
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Layers of Chicago streets, this one with exposed wood ties on Western.
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We now know that Ald. Burke was quietly representing the developers in this deal. We know that the Emanuel administration intended to put this project before Ald. Solis’ Zoning Committee in short order.
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The tip of the iceberg breaking loose at Parks. Sexual abuse is endemic, it has to be fully removed.
@WBEZ
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Workers Comp Audit: Burke did little to detect bogus injury claims
#Chicago
#workerscomp
via
@SunTimes
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It's not us v them, we are in this together and we will grow together.
@LightfootForChi
is right on.
#ChiMayor19
our new Mayor!
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A very nice final Chicago Tonight for
@CarolMarin
by her colleagues at
@wttw
. Thanks for the years of tough, direct questions and educating viewers.
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I appreciate the vote of confidence from
@John_Kass
, but I'm staying focused on keeping up the fight w/
@ProgressiveChi
for now.
If there's one candidate who would keep Mayor Emanuel up at night, it's reformer Scott Waguespack, writes
@John_Kass
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Asian Americans of the
#Chicago
Chinatown American Legion post, served our country, March in
#chinesenewyear
parade
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It’s a new day in Chicago.
Current and former elected officials, as well as political hopefuls are reacting to the news that Mayor Rahm Emanuel won’t be seeking re-election.
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I appreciate the statement of Illinois Veterans for Change. Byron has a right to do it, others have a different opinion.
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I renew my call for the resignation of any officials, including the board president, who were involved and failed to take steps to prevent further crimes at the park district.
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Report: Chicago most corrupt city in U.S. - don't let the faux reforms fool you. via
@abc7chicago
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lays out 100-day ethics agenda: ‘Change is necessary’
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CWB Chicago: Assault rifles, seven handguns recovered from AirBnB party house- still no calls, updates from AirBnB corporate
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@WBEZeducation
Yet another strong reason behind the push for an elected School Board. How many more cuts to special education and undermining of IEPs can these children endure? Can't believe the mayor didn't notice this was going on
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“Kids are getting very sick with the food there...Everyone’s freaking out telling me they’re being locked in the shelter. The doors are shut. It’s scary.” Who set this migrant shelter up in the ward?
LATEST: City Wakes Pilsen Migrant Shelter Residents At 1 AM To Announce Measles Lockdown, Causing Panic
Asylum seekers said doors were locked early Friday and were told they were under a 10-day quarantine and they would lose their place if they left.
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The mayor allowed this egregious misuse of taxpayer dollars to go on for his entire two terms.
#timeforchange
Breaking:
#AldEdBurke
loses security detail and new Finance Chair Ald O’Connor says he won’t need bodyguards
@ChiCouncil
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School janitors were cut to save $ and hurt the kids. These Aramark and Sedexo Magic contracts are really not worth the money that someone got for cutting the deal. via
@suntimes
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Join
#TeamLightfoot
this weekend at our Bucktown office, 2031 N. Damen to get-out-the-vote.
@LightfootforChi
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They really don't hold back on political signs at Kilbourn Park 30th Ward. The gauntlet.
#ChicagoElections
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The rest of the park district officials involved, at any level and in any park department, must also be held accountable if there is to be change in culture and the creation of a safe space for any and all afraid or victimized.
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Great to see
@AssessorCook
@fritz4assessor
quickly following through on promises that give taxpayers more predictability and transparency
We know that Cook County’s broken property tax system lacks transparency and hits Black and Brown families the hardest.
@AssessorCook
Fritz Kaegi is advocating for assessment reform to ensure a more fair and equitable process, and I’m proud to support this bill.
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We're w our old friends at George's HotDogs today as they celebrate 70 years &
#ViennaHotDogs
#HallofFame
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The Chicago Office of Emergency Management is activating tornado sirens citywide
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#Chicago
"Converted what used to be $23.8 million in annual revenues for the city and turned it into a $21.7 million expense – a $45.5 million per year swing in a city with serious financial problems"
@urbanophile
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Moving the Workers Comp program out of the Finance Committee is a first step. But City Council should order a forensic audit via outside counsel/the Inspector General to find out what’s really been going on with this $100m fund.
#timeforchange
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Just a "tiny fraction" of Chicago's 77,000 Big Buildings Recycle,
@bettergov
Madison Hopkins recycling series continues. Time for a DOE in the new City Hall Admin with changes to the system and enforcement.
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ST ed board- Mayor Brandon Johnson, his message, and the media - The closed door session with the board was a no-go, esp after the "bizarre news conference" after Thursday's City Council mtg.
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Mayor Elect Lori Lightfoot says city can get a better deal from
#LincolnYards
#MEgaTIF
developer via
@suntimes
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#Chicago
zoning, prop taxes
#CORRUPTION
#RahmEmanuel
hand picked committee chairs, still looks like the tip of the iceberg
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Working the CTA Blue Line this early a.m. morning with candidate for Governor
@DanielBiss
&
@WillGuzzardi
on Election Day. Don't forget to vote and Good luck to all the candidates. Go
#TeamBiss
!
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Thanks to all the
#CPS
parents, teachers, and advocates for children with disabilities who attended this hastily called
#Chicitycouncil
Education Cmte. mtg about
#CPS
SPED funding and policies.
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This is a doozy of an Police overtime audit. After years asking Mayor's team for accountability in city OT budgets
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BOOPALOOZA
@ourwickerpark
Halloween fest.
@LiUNAchicago
workers starting young. Taking a lollipop break
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Is this decision being made behind closed doors? A lack of transparency is what got us into this mess.
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One of the most imp't stories of 2017.
@ProPublicaIL
&
@ChicagoTribune
analyzed commercial and industrial property assessments under Assessor Joe Berrios
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I'm supporting
@fritz4assessor
in Decision 2018: Fritz Kaegi Looks to Oust Berrios in County Assessor Race.
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Assessor Kaegi reforms -9 reasons why IL and Cook County deserve a modern data collection system — and 1 way to support it by
@AssessorCook
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Students and parents from
#WeAreNTA
testifying during public comment reminding
#chicouncil
of what MLK would say re school closure
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#ChiCityCouncil
-this is not the time to move ahead on
#MegaTifs
. Might be prudent for taxpayers to catch a break; wait to see the real 2020 budget of the City of Chicago first. Creating more TIFS, especially in an area where one has already existed for 20 years is a mistake.
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With IL Senator
@danielbiss
at the Chicago Midwest Buddhist Temple discussing community involvement.
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to leading the way forward on police reform as the chair of the Police Accountability Task Force. I encourage Chicagoans to cast their ballots for Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday."
#Chicago
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The (Emanuel/Reifman) Chicken Little theory of why Chicago must approve the flawed Lincoln Yardsmegadevelopment —now, not later, or else the sky will fall — is winning the day. (Won the day).
@BlairKamin
on the 2nd Ward Monstrosity.
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Katie Tuten of
@hideoutchicago
asking when TIF will be passed. It's Dec 11th. Need responsible development & impact on entire City. "Lets slow this TIF down"...maybe can it.
#NBranchTIF
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The City Election is right around the corner- Vote Early Today with
#TeamLightfoot
@LightfootforChi
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What is the price tag for taxpayers? What public benefit was accepted by 5th floor?
The Chicago Bears are working with city officials to evaluate a new lakefront stadium, including whether they can stave off a legal challenge from Friends of the Parks.
@CrainsChicago
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No IL law for recall/expel for outside of council acts. Just censure for "in council"-Mayor Johnson cast tie-breaking vote to spare top ally from City Council censure
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Report: park district didn’t take any corrective action to reform change ...until after WBEZ wrote about the delayed investigation in April.
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EDITORIAL: CityHall/State reworking drone bill- would undercut the law’s important protections for people who want to engage in peaceful protests. via
@suntimes
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#cf97
NO Chi-ca-go, No Go Fire, No Eastside, no Westside, no Everybody, nobody bothering Robles. As Dan Kelly said Non- spectacular. Miss that>
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Our ordinance to remove the $100m workers compensation program from the Finance Committee needs urgent action in the from the City Council in the January meeting. Taxpayers can’t wait any longer.
#timeforchange
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@ILRaiseYourHand
@ChicagoReporter
Passage of these TIFS severely hamstring future mayors ability to pay for basic services, guarantees even larger property tax hikes on homeowners/ businesses to make up for the Rahm Sweetheart Deals. He gives us 23 years of hikes so he can grease friends wheels.
#Chicitycouncil
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Nice reception for retiring
@ChicagoCAPS19
and
@ChicagoCAPS14
(as I worked w him)
#CPD
Commander Marc Buslik. 39 years w
#CPD
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The city rarely challenged the reduced assessments filed by firms of elected officials and others over decades. They're dual roles acted against the best interests of taxpayers for years and still are.
#LincolnYards
is just one more example
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We appreciate having
@MikvaChallenge
judges running every election!
Chicago: Are you ready for tomorrow's
#chimayor19
election? Our 1700+ student election judges are! Look for them & their
#DemocracyIsAVerb
tshirts when you go vote, & if you see them give them a shout out using
#studentjudges
! We'll be sharing pics here all day.
@ChicagoElection
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@AldermanSmith43
Thx. As mentioned in mtg, we'll just be working w all Aldermen and admin as best we can with new ethics rules, reduced budgets, new ideas for
#chicitycouncil
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As the Emanuel LY TIF evaluation team pointed out, Lincoln Park and Bucktown are blighted. There are bldgs w window AC units- a sure sign of blight.
Mocks the notion that this land is "blighted" — a requirement to create a TIF that will generate the $900M subsidy.
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Illinois lawyer disciplinary panel seeks to punish former city attorney
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At new TIF mtg Questioners also wanted to know what planning there is for schools? there is none folks!
#CPS
public schools on either side of this new development plan are at capacity already.
#NBranchTIF
#NoNewTIF
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Krislov- “If the city had just hired LAZ Parking directly to do the pay-and-display system, the city would probably have $2 billion-to-$4 billion more over the course of the deal above the merely $1.16 billion it got up-front.”
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Elizabeth Warren leaned into every answer tonight and did not let up on Bloomberg, who was probably hoping the moderators would just hurry and move on to the next question or kill the clock.
@ewarren
#WarrenforPresident
.
#WarrenForTheWin
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A brief history of
#lead
#water
for Chicago by one of the reporters hammering away at the problem of lead in Chicago's water system.
Thursday Bill Daley got endorsement of the Plumbers Union which worked w/ Chi mayors, esp Daley's dad, to keep lead in our water system decades after other cities abandoned it for safety. Daley won't answer
@WBEZ
questions about this or his lead plan.
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