On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Alderperson Vasquez spoke in support of Field Museum workers who are organizing to form a union in spite of some shameful tactics by CEO and President Julian Siggers. Union Busting is not welcome in Chicago and we will stand in solidarity with workers seeking their rights and benefits! In the […]
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ALD. VASQUEZ LAUNCHES $100,000 ARTS AND ACCESS GRANTS IN THE 40th WARD
Posted onFirst in the City, Grants being awarded for Open Government and Art Initiatives. (CHICAGO) This week, Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) launched the “40th Ward Arts & Access Grants” as part of Chicago’s ward microgrant program. Passed during last year’s budget process, the program allocates $100,000 to each ward office to fund projects focused on […]
ALD. VASQUEZ INTRODUCES 311 MODERNIZATION ORDINANCE
Posted onMeasure pushes for accurate completion-time estimates; expansion of 311 system. (CHICAGO) Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) filed an ordinance with City Council on Monday that calls for a review of the City’s 311 system, including “technical improvements to the system, consultation with members of the City Council, improving accuracy of response times, and creating more […]
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bill
Posted on“ADU ALDERMAN” ANDRE VASQUEZ’S 40th WARD INCLUDED IN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PILOT Alderman will hold briefings in 2021 for owners interested in adding coach houses, basement flats, etc. December 15, 2020 (CHICAGO) The 40th Ward, represented by Alderman Andre Vasquez, was one of several pilot areas included in a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bill […]
40th WARD ALDERMAN ANDRE VASQUEZ HOPES TO ADVANCE GENDER ID ORDINANCE IN COUNCIL
Posted onPassed out of Committee in September, the measure goes before City Council for a final vote Wednesday. (CHICAGO) Alderman Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) hopes to see a measure advance Wednesday that would update City of Chicago forms, paperwork, and templates to include gender-neutral and gender-affirming language options. Vasquez’s bill, SO2020-2852, would require the city to […]
Alderman Vasquez Announces Support for Package of Coronavirus-Related Bills
Posted onFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 40TH WARD ALDERMAN ANDRE VASQUEZ TO INTRODUCE AND CO-SPONSOR PACKAGE OF CORONAVIRUS-RELATED BILLS AT UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CHICAGO) In an effort to address the COVID-19 challenges now facing Chicagoans, Alderman Andre Vasquez is introducing three pieces of legislation at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 22, […]