Hollywood Avenue One-Way Conversion from Francisco to Sacramento As of July 22, 2020, Hollywood Avenue, from Francisco Ave. to California Ave. will be converted to a one-way going east. I along with the help of the Department of Transportation have successfully met the requirements to redirect Hollywood Avenue, from Francisco Ave. to California Ave. On November […]
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Shared Streets Town Hall 6/25/2020
Posted onOn June 25, 2020, Alderman Vasquez held a Shared Streets Town Hall to discuss CDOT’s Shared Streets program of opening up residential streets for bike and pedestrian use during COVID-19: Town Hall recording available here. Video of the Alderman driving through the Leland Shared Street available here. If you have any questions, please feel free […]
Reimagine Safety Town Hall 6/23/2020
Posted onOn June 23, 2020, Alderman Vasquez held a ReImagine Safety Town Hall. Town Hall recording available here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@40thward.org.
Statement Re: Upcoming Community Meeting in Bowmanville
Posted onJune 20, 2020 This morning our office was made aware of recent graffiti in the Bowmanville neighborhood near the intersection of Foster and Damen. Alderman Vasquez has been in communication with CPD 20th District leadership to schedule a community meeting to discuss concerns regarding gang activity in the area. Details for that meeting will be […]
STATEMENT – “Nay” Vote on CARES Act Funding Appropriation
Posted onDear Neighbors, At yesterday’s City Council I cast one of nine “nay” votes opposing the Mayor’s proposed dispersal of approximately $1.1 billion in Federal CARES Act money. This was a difficult vote, as there were many worthy and necessary expenditures continued in the appropriations measure. However, my colleagues and I were unable to obtain a […]
ReImagine Safety Slide Deck
Posted onOn Monday June 15, Alderman Vasquez held the first of several Town Halls centered on Public Safety. If you missed the presentation, click on the link to review the slide deck. Reimagine Safety
Statement on Support for CPAC
Posted onWhen I ran for this office, one of my core platforms was establishing a Civilian Police Accountability Council because what I understood then, and I hope that many more understand now, is that as a society, we need to completely re-envision public safety. In the past week, I have received over 10,000 emails from neighbors who […]
Slow Streets for the 40th Ward
Posted onCDOT will be evaluating Leland Avenue from Western to Virginia (the river) for possible “slow street” designation — this would be an extension of the pilot they launched east of Western, running along the border of the 40th and 47th Wards. “Slow streets” allow for pedestrian and bike use across the entire right-of-way. Are there […]
Livestream: People’s Gas Rockwell Project, 1 June 2020
Posted onNeighbors, Here is a link to the full recording of the People’s Gas town hall regarding the installation of new gas main on Rockwell, Argyle, Ainslie, and Winnemac: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/95R5MpWv93hOGYWQx3nBUa8iHJ7Aaaa82nBK_ftbnR3jTLnYzME8N6DbM1fbQQM Meeting summary: main installation complete on Rockwell — work will shift to Winnemac, then Argyle, and then Ainslie roughly one week for main installation per street […]
Seeley Water Main Project Town Hall, 1 June 2020
Posted onNeighbors, Here is a link to the full recording of the Dept. of Water Management town hall regarding the installation of new water main on the 4800 and 4900 blocks of Seeley, held 1 June 2020: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4cFXKe2r2kZLconPyWzeS64LFLjkX6a81CJPrPAOzUcN1IUEVh4c1VUU6_kI7MeP Meeting summary: work starting week of June 8 project will install 1280′ of new water main, replacing an […]
Chicago Curfew in Effect
Posted onMay 31, 2020 CURFEW TONIGHT – 9PM-6AM Yesterday the Mayor imposed a citywide curfew that is in effect until further notice from 9pm-6am. Those who violate the curfew are subject to being arrested. The curfew does not apply to essential workers. There is much to address regarding the events of this weekend, and I will […]
NEW PROGRAM: Youth Organizing Institute
Posted onThis summer, our office, along with the 47th and 33rd Ward offices are proud to co-host the first ever Youth Organizer Institute (YOI), open to students in all 50 Chicago Wards. YOI is a free 2 month online program for incoming 8th graders to outgoing seniors designed to teach students the skills to be able […]