Last week, Ald. Vasquez and 29 other City Council members signed a letter calling for a vote on the Mayor’s proposed $300 million property tax increase. Yesterday, in a special meeting of City Council, all 50 alders voted against the increase. This unprecedented unanimous vote regarding a proposed revenue ordinance was a clear rejection of […]
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2025 City Budget Analysis: Week 1
Posted onThis past week, we’ve been digging into the proposed 2025 City of Chicago budget to closely scrutinize the revenue and appropriations in this year’s budget and determine what changes may be necessary. Here’s what we’ve learned so far! Why is there such a large budget gap? Almost half of the city’s revenue comes from sources […]
Notice of Intent: Zoning Change at 5689-93 N. Lincoln Ave
Posted onAfter consideration of resident feedback, the Ward office supports the proposed zoning change from B1-2 to B2-3 at 5308-10 N. Damen Ave.
Emergency Heating Repair Program Applications Open November 1st!
Posted onNeed help repairing or replacing your heating system? Applications for the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) open this month! The EHRP provides grants for low-moderate income, owner-occupied residential buildings of one to four (1-4) units to repair or replace heating systems. Grant funds are provided on a first-come, first served […]
Announcing the 2025 People’s Budget!
Posted onVoting for the 2025 People’s Budget is open! Vote by December 31st, 2024. From now until the end of December, 40th Ward residents ages 14+ can vote on how we should spend one million dollars in infrastructure funds, including: To learn more about how participatory budgeting works, including details like how much repairs cost and […]
2025 City Budget Announcement: What’s Included in this Year’s Budget?
Posted onToday, Mayor Johnson announced his proposal for the 2025 City of Chicago Budget. See below for what we’ve learned so far! What’s Included in this Year’s Budget? We will have a full analysis of this year’s budget in the coming week (check out our 2024 Budget Transparency Tool to get a sense of what will […]
2025 City Budget Explainer
Posted onBudget season is upon us! On October 30th, Mayor Johnson will announce his proposal for the City of Chicago’s 2025 budget. Today, we’re breaking down how the City of Chicago’s budget process works! What is included in the budget process? The City of Chicago fiscal year (FY) begins each year on January 1st, and ends […]
Notice of Intent: Zoning Change at 2310 W Ainslie
Posted onAfter consideration of resident feedback, the Ward office supports the proposed zoning change from B1-2 to B2-3 at 5308-10 N. Damen Ave.
Granville Traffic Safety Proposal
Posted onThank you to all of the neighbors who attended last night’s Granville Traffic Safety Meeting! For years now we have been hearing from 40th Ward neighbors with concerns about the dangerous traffic conditions on Granville Avenue, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with the Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the 48th and 50th Ward offices […]
City Council Round-up: October 2024
Posted onThis week was a busy one in City Council! See below for a round-up on City Council, including the final passage of the Western Avenue Rezone, our hearing on the Extreme Weather Response, a call for a hearing on the Chicago School Board, and more. Call for a Hearing on the Chicago School Board This […]
Groundbreaking of the Haven on Lincoln!
Posted onOn Monday, September 30th, we officially broke ground on the Haven on Lincoln, Chicago’s first stabilization housing project! Located at the former Diplomat Motel location at 5230 N Lincoln, the Haven on Lincoln will offer a non-congregate shelter with wraparound health and social services available onsite––the gold standard of investment, and a model that has […]
Letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson on the City of Chicago’s Extreme Weather Response Plan
Posted onThis week, 39 City Council Members, led by 40th Ward Alderperson Andre Vasquez, sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chief Homelessness Officer Sendy Soto calling for immediate action to address significant gaps in the City’s Extreme Weather Response Plan. Spurred by calls from homeless service providers and advocates, a supermajority of the City […]