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Alder Andre Vasquez Govt Acct | Immigration Committee Chair | Progressive Caucus Co-Chair | He/Him| question/requests -

[@ward40 @40thforward]

Have a request/concern/question you want the 40th Ward Office to follow up on? Complete the https://t.co/WsikpjqQtg with as much detail as you can (include a picture if you are able!) and someone on staff will get back to you. You can also request a copy of your submission!

[Alice Yin @byaliceyin]

Last week mayor said his 2027 budget is 76% structural — but his team today put the ratio at 56%. CFO says police settlement borrowing plan should be included as part of the city’s budget gap. From @JakeSheridan_ and @ad_quig: https://t.co/FaVA18eg8I

[Centro Romero @CentroRomero]

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[@ward40 @40thforward]

@streetsblogchi @AldermanLaSpata @chitribopinions @ChrisJonesTrib @ChicagoMPO @_atalliance @rideillinois @mikekeatinglaw @bkevenides @RideOfSilenceCh NO.

[@ward40 @40thforward]

@Antonio72675353 A jury said it wasn’t in a case that the city took on because the evidence was on our side. Seems like it’s proving my point. The city made the determination to take on the case based on the evidence. It’s how they determine whether they should or shouldn’t take it on

[@ward40 @40thforward]

@schmaedle Snail mail
is the best way to have it, certified, documented and time stamped, it also is generally common practice to do so when it’s this sort of matter.

[@ward40 @40thforward]

No mail though.
Calls and DMs?
Why not a formal letter?

[Sarah Karp @SSKedreporter]

Chi Tribune reported young woman accusing Hilario Dominguez never received outreach from OIG. But OIG report says his office made 12 attempts, leaving voicemails for mom, who would have been familiar & trained on CPS policies and practices.

[@ward40 @40thforward]

My remarks related to this vote.

[Alice Yin @byaliceyin]

Alders FAIL by one vote to override Mayor Brandon Johnson veto of ordinance requiring three-fifths majority to approve future Chicago bond issuances

33-17 vote:

[Streetsblog Chicago @streetsblogchi]

Victory! Vasquez’s office confirmed the Smart Streets expansion for citywide, permanent camera enforcement of bus/bike lanes and bus stops is a done deal.
https://t.co/0I6EpksjsM @AldermanLaSpata @40thforward @ChicagoDOT @StreetsblogUSA @_atalliance @rideillinois

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

This morning, the federal government turned the full force of the Department of Homeland Security against a sitting member of Congress for the offense of disagreeing with the White House.

The path to citizenship should not be weaponized against anyone, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, a naturalized American who swore an oath to this country — the same one that I took.

The promise of citizenship should not be contingent on someone agreeing with the federal government.

[Daniel Biss @DanielBiss]

Raiding the home of Congresswoman Omar based on a decades-old alleged paperwork error is part of Trump’s escalating effort to stoke fear and chaos and repress dissent. This is authoritarianism.

I hope political officials - Republicans and Democrats - will make clear that this is unacceptable. I stand with Ilhan Omar.

https://t.co/WounlYMlaa

[Democrats Deliver @DemzDeliver]

🚨 BREAKING: The city of Richmond, Virginia, has officially cancelled its contract with Flock.

All 100 cameras will be disabled.

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

today and every day, we honor and celebrate the Native Nations and Indigenous communities whose histories, cultures and communities are deeply rooted in this land ❤️

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

Many tribes called this land home, before it was known as Illinois. On Indigenous People’s Day, we honor that history and look forward to a future together, built on truth, respect, and partnership.

[Ilhan Omar @IlhanMN]

I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation.

I will not be silenced.

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

Trump is an authoritarian.

He wants to intimidate his political opponents, the media and all those who disagree with him.

Ilhan Omar came to America legally as a child refugee fleeing civil war, became a citizen and was elected to Congress.

Trump is weaponizing the federal government to silence opposition. Fight back. Defend democracy.

[Streetsblog Chicago @streetsblogchi]

Multiple advocacy groups endorsed the Divvy contract extension in committee today, but Lime managed to squeeze out a victory, as the vote was deferred. 🤔

Meanwhile alders voted unanimously to expand camera enforcement of bus and bike lanes citywise. 👍
https://t.co/we2u90QCvz

[Democrats Deliver @DemzDeliver]

🚨 NEW: Gavin Newsom signs bill letting Californians sue ICE agents who violate their constitutional rights.

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

I am angry tonight.

Because today ICE shot a New Yorker. They shot a New Yorker while his five year old child was in the car.

ICE makes this city less safe.

We want them out. Now.

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

As of today, one man, billionaire Trump ally David Ellison, controls:

CBS
CNN
HBO
Discovery Channel
BET
Fandango
MTV
Nickelodeon
Paramount+
PlutoTV
Showtime
TBS
The CW
TNT
Warner Bros.
& more

Call it what it is: oligarchy.

[@ward40 @40thforward]

Cause I’m working, champ.

[Chicago Contrarian @ChicagoContrar1]

Why is @40thforward turning an auto crash into an Instagram reel?