Missed yesterday’s budget briefing? We’ve got you covered! Check out a video of the briefing and read through the presentation below. Special thanks to Geoffrey Cubbage from the Better Government Association for presenting BGA’s analysis of this year’s budget, and digging into the budgets for two of the departments that 40th Ward neighbors most wanted […]
Category: Council & Legislative Updates
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
City Council Round-up: September 2024
Posted onAfter a break in August, City Council re-convened this past Wednesday! See below for all the legislative highlights. Western Avenue Rezone Passes City Council! Earlier this year, we introduced an ordinance to rezone the 40th Ward stretch of Western Avenue to allow for more housing and businesses to support a more livable neighborhood. This week, […]
City Council Round-up: July 2024
Posted onIt’s been a busy month at City Council! See below for all the legislative highlights: Call for a Hearing on the City’s Extreme Weather Response This past month, in response to the outcry from the community about the need for a better city response to extreme weather after Chicago’s recent heat wave, we introduced a […]
Letter Calling for Bus Rapid Transit on Western Avenue
Posted onThis past week, Ald. Vasquez and Ald. Matt Martin co-wrote a letter to Mayor Johnson, CTA President Dorval Carter, and CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney calling for Bus Rapid Transit on Western Avenue.
2024 Budget Update: Budget Passed by City Council!
Posted onStatement from Ald. Vasquez regarding the City of Chicago 2024 Budget Vote.
2024 Budget Update: Negotiations
Posted onThis past week, we engaged in negotiations with the Johnson Administration related to the 2024 City Budget.
2024 Budget Update: Budget Hearings Have Concluded!
Posted onThe final week of budget hearings concluded today. We heard from some major departments this week, such as: We also introduced the following amendments to the 2024 Budget: In addition to the above amendments, we also supported in initiative for the City Clerk’s office to receive funding for the extra positions they’ve requested, which would […]