Alder Andre Vasquez (political account)
@Andrefor40th
40th Ward | Immigration Committee Chair | Transportation Vice Chair | Latino Caucus Vice Chair | Progressive Caucus Co-Chair | @40thforward for Govt. acct.
“The wrong response is the reflexive one: to say Democratic socialism … is a menace that will destroy us,” Axelrod said. “Democratic socialism … is progressivism. It’s not communism. Democratic socialism is a response to the failure of the system to equitably provide…
Political strategist and Chicagoan David Axelrod says there are “lessons” for Democrats from Zohran Mamdani’s strategy of tapping into the frustrations of working-class families and disaffected young people. trib.al/bTwQioY
Planned Parenthood provides lifesaving care for millions of people across the country – but Trump doesn’t care and is working to cut its funding. In the courts, in the streets, and in Congress, we will continue fighting back. apnews.com/article/planne…
Fact: Unions help ALL workers, whether they’re part of a union or not. More unions means higher wages for everyone.
Today, @chicagotribune laid off five guild staff members in a roughly 10% cut to our newsroom. These layoffs underscore a sad but unsurprising failure of leadership by Alden Global Capital, our hedge fund owner, and local management.
Wrigley Field will host MLB All-Star Game in 2027 ebx.sh/2aOCGp
Many thanks to Silvana Tabares for organizing the Charity Softball Game at Kerry Wood Cubs field! Alders Vs. CPD Knights! Congrats to the Knights on this one.
Last week, Chicago passed an ordinance on a 50-0 vote that will transform housing development in the city. You can now build housing without parking on a majority of residential property in the city! Here's the interactive map misterclean.github.io/chicago-parkin…
#PACservations: @Andrefor40th refunded $5,250 of contributions from one donor made over a five year period. Probably because Andre just approved a new development plan from that donor. Good to see this was done voluntarily and not coerced out of him.
Cheers to Ald. Vasquez for doing the right thing. Good governance is the way
#PACservations: @Andrefor40th refunded $5,250 of contributions from one donor made over a five year period. Probably because Andre just approved a new development plan from that donor. Good to see this was done voluntarily and not coerced out of him.
In Chicago, Ald. Vasquez (40) and Ald. Rodriguez (22) introduced a resolution calling on the Illinois General Assembly to ban federal agents (ICE) from concealing their identities by wearing masks.
Great work @Andrefor40th
🅿️ Chicago city council just passed parking reform that will remove parking requirements around transit! On the menu of YIMBY policy ideas, this one has been proven to have nearly the highest impact in terms of new housing production. Thank you @ChicagosMayor @AldermanLaSpata…
🚨BREAKING: Loud boos ERUPT the moment Donald Trump appears on the Jumbotron during the National Anthem at the World Cup Final. The camera cut away almost instantly. The world is watching and MAGA is crumbling.
Gotta give credit where it’s due! Solid work on the drums, Mayor.
The Soul of Chicago was on full display at Gospel Fest! Building community through music tonight truly makes me feel the bright hope for our city.
ICE has arrested a 6-yr old with cancer. And now it's arrested a 71-yr old Grandmother - Barbara Stone. The one thing they had in common? They are both American citizens!
Homelessness is a POLICY FAILURE, not a personal failure or a crime. That’s why I introduced the Housing Not Handcuffs Act to end the criminalization of homelessness and work to build REAL solutions to this crisis. Let’s get this done.
#IL03! On Saturday, July 19, my office will be at an Immigration & Know Your Rights event in Portage Park from 9:30AM - 1:00PM. Stop by for immigration updates, to be connected to resources, and to request assistance from my office. RSVP at bit.ly/KYRCIRR
Great afternoon supporting my friends in the Chicago Progressive Caucus. Onward !
It was a pleasure meeting @bradlander at the @WorkingFamilies event at @LocalProgress today! I look forward to talking about the NYC Independent Budget Office as we look to bring more budget transparency to Chicago!
