Statement on the Halted Development of the Proposed Brighton Park Basecamp
Category: Aldermanic Statement
2024 Budget Update: Budget Passed by City Council!
Posted onStatement from Ald. Vasquez regarding the City of Chicago 2024 Budget Vote.
Statement from Ald. Vasquez on the Conduct of City Council Colleague Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
Posted onStatement from Ald. Vasquez on the Conduct of City Council Colleague Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
Public Safety Statement: Fatal Collision on Damen Ave.
Posted onPublic Safety Statement from Alderperson Vasquez regarding fatal collision at on Damen Ave.
Statement from Ald. Vasquez on the Israel Solidarity Resolution
Posted onStatement from Ald. Vasquez on the Israel Solidarity Resolution
No Fireworks at Winnemac Park on July 4th Weekend
Posted on40th Ward Neighbors, With the Fourth of July right around the corner, I want to remind 40th Ward neighbors that fireworks are illegal in Chicago; even sparklers are banned. The only permitted “fireworks” in Chicago are glowworms, smoke bombs and party poppers. My office has heard from many residents who are concerned about the uptick in fireworks usage throughout the […]
Ward Night is Back!/¡Han vuelto las noches de distrito!
Posted onOn the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, Ald. Vasquez will be available first-come, first serve in 15 minute appointments Los miércoles 1, 2, 3 y 4 del mes, Ald. Vásquez estará disponible por orden de llegada en citas de 15 minutos Where/Dónde: 5620 N Western Ave When/Cuando: 5 – 6:30 p
Ward Nights are paused and will resume May 24, 2023
Posted onAlthough Ward Night’s will be paused for the next several weeks, we are still very much accessible and here for you! Office hours: Office location: 5620 N Western Avenue Telephone: 773-654-1867 We can set up appointments with Alderperson Vasquez where appropriate. Ward Night details will be posted on our website when available. We look forward […]
Alder Vasquez Stands with Howard Brown Health Workers
Posted onStatement Regarding Strike at Brown Elephant in Andersonville On January 4th at approximately 12:45PM, I was contacted regarding a situation at Brown Elephant (5404 N Clark) in the 40th Ward, where members of Howard Brown Health United and Illinois Nurses Association were striking against unfair layoffs made by Howard Brown Health (HBH) during the holiday […]
Transgender Awareness Week
Posted onEarlier this week, Alderperson Vasquez joined the Mayor, Equality Illinois, Chicago Therapy Collective, and the family of our dear friend and Trans Rights Activist Elise Malary in honor of Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Resilience, and in memory of Elise, who was taken from us all to soon. November 20th is a day to […]
A special meeting to get Bring Chicago Home Ordinance on the ballot ends in disappointment – for now
Posted onA number of us, led by 49th Ward Alderwoman Maria Hadden, called for a Special Meeting to discuss the Bring Chicago Home ordinance, which would call for a question on the ballot, so you, as neighbors, can vote on whether we should add a 1.9% one time transaction tax when properties that are assessed at […]
Statement: Why I’m voting “no” on the 2023 Budget
Posted onI’d like to thank our city workers that were a part of this process and to thank all of the Departments’ leadership for their engagement in our budget discussion. I’d also like to thank Chairwoman Pat Dowell, for presiding over this year’s Budget hearings, you have done great work in keeping us focused and informed. […]