Dear 40th Ward Neighbors, This week during Wednesday’s City Council meeting, I voted yes on a resolution and ordinance to build a casino at the Tribune Building on Chicago Avenue near Halsted, with an initial temporary site at the Medinah Temple, located at 600 N Wabash. Considering the very real safety, traffic, fiscal, and equity […]
Category: Aldermanic Statement
Ald. Vasquez Statement on 2022 Remap Vote
Posted onMay 17, 2022 Good morning 40th Ward Neighbors, Yesterday at the City Council Special Meeting on Redistricting, I voted no on the Ward Map proposed by the Rules Committee, which passed with a 43-7 vote. Here is a map of the new 40th Ward. Since taking office, we have centered our work in the belief […]
Public Statement – 2022 Budget
Posted on27 October 2021 Public Statement – 2022 City Budget Click here to download as PDF Dear Neighbors, I am pleased to be able to announce my support for the 2022 Appropriations Ordinance and associated budget documents presented to City Council at the October 27th session. This year, I introduced the first independent Aldermanic budget proposal […]
A Note Regarding Fireworks
Posted onWith 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. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reported a 700% increase in fireworks complaints in […]
USPS Mail Delivery Issues
Posted onAlderman Vasquez is aware of the ongoing delays in USPS service across the 40th Ward. USPS Mail Delivery Issues – Residents experiencing issues with their mail service can reach out to their congressional representative to report problems, as USPS is a federal department. Click on the links to: Additionally, customers that have a concern with their mail […]
Dog Friendly Area at Winnemac Park
Posted on40th Ward residents recently voted to allocate $100,000 in menu money for a dog park, or dog friendly area (DFA), at Winnemac Park. On January 13, Alderman Vasquez hosted an informational meeting for those who are interested in learning about how to start a DFA and how to be involved in the community-driven process. Meeting […]
Letter On CPS Reopening Plans
Posted onFrom Alderman Vasquez – I joined 32 members of the 50 member City Council in sending a letter to Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson regarding our concerns about CPS‘s reopening plans amidst the current COVID numbers. An overwhelming majority of Chicago alders, representing a diverse demographic of Chicago residents, agree that more must […]
Arrest Made in March 2020 Shooting
Posted onDecember 15, 2020 Over the weekend 20th District Commander McCrudden informed me that an arrest was made in the March shooting death of a teenager in the Bowmanville neighborhood. On behalf of the 40th Ward I would like to thank the Chicago Police Department for their investigative work on this case. The arrest and subsequent […]
2021 Budget Aldermanic Statement
Posted onNovember 20, 2020 Dear Neighbors, After careful consideration and having evaluated all available options to address Chicago’s unprecedented $1.2 billion budget gap, I have decided to vote yes on the City’s 2021 budget. This was not an easy decision in part because the budget includes a property tax increase. However, the reality is that the […]
Public Safety Committee Request for Hearing 9-21-20
Posted onSeptember 21, 2020 To Alderman Christopher Taliaferro, Honorable Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, I am writing this letter as a formal request that you schedule a hearing on Civilian Oversight and Police Accountability as soon as possible and no later than the December City Council Meeting, scheduled for December 16th, 2020. Many of us […]
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 […]