Today SO2024-0008386, which I introduced in March, passed the full City Council and was adopted into law. This ordinance directs the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) to provide City Council daily reports of New Arrivals and Asylum Seekers that have been evicted or removed from city-operated shelters.
Category: Aldermanic Statement
Statement from Ald. Vasquez on Charges Filed in West Edgewater Homicide
Posted onThis morning at 10:30am, the State’s Attorney’s office filed charges of first degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and several other felonies in the stabbing this past Wednesday, which killed an 11-year-old child and critically injured his mother.
Letter to the Mayor Calling for End of 60 Day Policy
Posted onAs first 60 Day Shelter Eviction Policy deadline approaches on March 16th, the Mayor’s Office risks cutting against Chicago’s values and severely harming new arrivals.
Public Safety Statement: Domestic Violence Incident on 5900 Block of N Ravenswood Ave
Posted onPublic Safety Statement from Alderperson Vasquez regarding domestic violence incident on 5900 block of N Ravenswood
Public Safety Statement: Robberies in 19th and 20th District
Posted onPublic Safety Statement from Alderperson Vasquez regarding string of robberies reported in 19th and 20th Districts.
Public Safety Statement: Shooting in Edgewater
Posted onPublic Safety Statement from Alderperson Vasquez regarding the shooting in Edgewater
Statement from Ald. Vasquez on the Ceasefire Resolution
Posted onStatement from Ald. Vasquez on the Israel Solidarity Resolution
Statement Regarding the Fraternal Order of Police Collective Bargaining Agreement
Posted onA Statement from Alders re: Concerns Related to the City’s Approach and Negotiations related to the Fraternal Order of Police Collective Bargaining Agreement
Statement from Ald. Vasquez on the Decompression of the 20th District Police Station
Posted onAs of Tuesday, December 12th, the 20th District Police Station was officially decompressed, and all new arrivals have been taken to shelters.
Statement from Ald. Vasquez on the December 7th Committee of Immigrant and Refugee Rights Meeting
Posted onStatement from Ald. Vasquez on the Conduct of City Council Colleague Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
Statement on the Halted Development of the Proposed Brighton Park Basecamp
Posted onStatement on the Halted Development of the Proposed Brighton Park Basecamp
2024 Budget Update: Budget Passed by City Council!
Posted onStatement from Ald. Vasquez regarding the City of Chicago 2024 Budget Vote.