Alder Andre Vasquez, Political Account

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40th Ward Shred Event is Happening NOW until the truck is full, so you have a couple hours! 5333 N Western! FREE !

Join us SATURDAY 11:30AM at 5333 N Western for our DAY OF THE LIVING SHRED Shred event! Bring your shreddable items - 2 boxes max!

Plus with partners like @catsharpforcook.bsky.social, @poojaravindran.bsky.social, its even more fulfilling work!

Also, over 700 people!!!

*inspired

I enjoyed it! it inspirede and gave me more hope!

During a time when our norms and rights are under attack, it's up to local governments to reinforce the rights of our people and fight back with every tool we have.
 
Read my full op-ed with @cd13.lacity.gov @andrefor40th.bsky.social @localprogress.bsky.social: ⬇️

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Contributor: How Democratic-run cities will stand up against Trump's declaration of 'war from within' In the absence of action from Congress, leaders of major cities and local communities are rising up to reinforce their constitutional rights.

"In Chicago, ICE’s targeting of Latino residents has stretched from Michigan Avenue to the western suburbs including Franklin Park, where their reckless tactics led to the death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez." www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

Check out co-written op-ed from @andrefor40th.bsky.social

I was bragging to my mom about your team helping me a couple years back and how I will continue to support you all. I do not even live in your district but still! I am deeply disappointed in the rat incident but relieved that that did not break you. 🤜

NEW: LP members @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social, CM Soto-Martínez, & @andrefor40th.bsky.social have a new op-ed laying out the playbook for how progressive local leaders can respond to federal troop deployments.

While congress sits on its hand, local officials must act to defend their communities.

Thats been the case with the streets where the advisory lanes have been added. I think the the Department of Transportation needs to do a much better job of educating the public about these new safety measures.

The best solution is to slow down. That makes it so that injuries and crashes dont happen, which is the intent and goal. The bike lanes are advisory ones, meaning you can drive over them, so basically the same as always. Theyre guidlines for when bikes are present

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@andrefor40th.bsky.social is holding a community defense workshop at Mather high school Saturday, Oct 4th!

Registration here:
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We are here to keep our neighbors safe, and we will never look away or stop organizing against these authoritarian tactics.

Thank you to @andrefor40th.bsky.social for paying tribute to Lawrence Hall's 160th anniversary with your inspiring words & honorary resolution in City Council. It's been our pleasure to serve Chicago & our community for such a long history, & we're humbled by the commendation bestowed upon us today.

Shout out to @catsharpforcook.bsky.social for representing like a champ!

Check out our week in review in pics! #40thward

Chicago SAFE is great - they teach folks how to ride a bike or get comfortable city riding, including teaching @andrefor40th.bsky.social a few years ago!

This is my Sis, Catherine Sharp. It’s an honor to organize and be in community with a leader like her. @deirdre4020.bsky.social is back in town now too. See you all next week, join us!

lots of electeds and political candidates here this morning. i see congressional candidates kat abughazaleh and (evanston mayor) daniel biss, lieutenant governor juliana stratton, and chicago alder andre vasquez:

That's my alderman!

I’m grateful to be your Alder, friend!

*9/19/2025 noncooperation thread*

+ @mulchy.bsky.social reports seeing Congressional candidates Kat Abughazaleh & Daniel Biss (now-mayor of Evanston) +Lt Gov Juliana Stratton at the Broadview facility.

ICE is here & doing a lot of damage; a LOT of ppl, electeds & regular folks are pushing back.
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Protest at the ICE processing center in Broadview, IL.

They expect us to show up, and I will!

3/ Here's Chicago Alder Andre Vasque at the Broadview ICE facility:
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Many thanks to all of our neighbors who showed up in support of justice, democracy, and most importantly, our vulnerable populations and siblings who have been kidnapped by the federal government.