Alderman La Spata
@aldermanlaspata.bsky.social
1st Ward Alderman. Mon-Fri 10 AM-6 PM at 1958 N Milwaukee Ave / 872-206-2685 / [email protected]
I appreciate ABC7 taking the time to hear from Chicagoans with mobility disabilities on the danger presented by snow-covered sidewalks. We know exactly how to fix this. The only thing missing is the political will. abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
Chicago-area residents brace for even colder weather this week | What to know
Chicagoans are doing their best to get ready for another arctic blast as wind chills will be below zero Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Snow-covered sidewalks may turn even more treacherous, esp...
abc7chicago.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I appreciate ABC7 taking the time to hear from Chicagoans with mobility disabilities on the danger presented by snow-covered sidewalks. We know exactly how to fix this. The only thing missing is the political will. abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
Join the 1st Ward's 2025 Holiday Gift Drive and help spread some cheer to local families experiencing hardships this holiday season. Learn more at the1stward.com/events/2025-holiday-drive.
If you can't donate, your time is just as valuable! Join us on 12/13 from 12-4 PM for our Wrapping Mixer.
If you can't donate, your time is just as valuable! Join us on 12/13 from 12-4 PM for our Wrapping Mixer.
December 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Join the 1st Ward's 2025 Holiday Gift Drive and help spread some cheer to local families experiencing hardships this holiday season. Learn more at the1stward.com/events/2025-holiday-drive.
If you can't donate, your time is just as valuable! Join us on 12/13 from 12-4 PM for our Wrapping Mixer.
If you can't donate, your time is just as valuable! Join us on 12/13 from 12-4 PM for our Wrapping Mixer.
The Committee on Finance vote made it clear that we have a lot of work to do before we can pass a budget, but I’m committed to working towards a responsible, transparent budget that supports safe, stable neighborhoods for all Chicagoans.
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Committee on Finance vote made it clear that we have a lot of work to do before we can pass a budget, but I’m committed to working towards a responsible, transparent budget that supports safe, stable neighborhoods for all Chicagoans.
🧵 Today in the Committee on Finance, the 2026 Revenue Ordinance (i.e. how we fund our government in 2026) was called for a vote. I, and many of my colleagues, believed that the vote should have been delayed but that motion failed on an 18-18 split vote. (1/5)
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🧵 Today in the Committee on Finance, the 2026 Revenue Ordinance (i.e. how we fund our government in 2026) was called for a vote. I, and many of my colleagues, believed that the vote should have been delayed but that motion failed on an 18-18 split vote. (1/5)
At today’s City Council meeting, I introduced ordinances tied to the budget and an ordinance requiring any company contracting with the city to disclose any past or current work with ICE/CBP. Any company that contributes to the harm of our communities does not deserve our business.
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
At today’s City Council meeting, I introduced ordinances tied to the budget and an ordinance requiring any company contracting with the city to disclose any past or current work with ICE/CBP. Any company that contributes to the harm of our communities does not deserve our business.
🚨 New blog alert! Review my updated budget priorities, informed by resident feedback, at www.the1stward.com/budget-blog-17
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🚨 New blog alert! Review my updated budget priorities, informed by resident feedback, at www.the1stward.com/budget-blog-17
I had the pleasure of joining WBEZ yesterday morning to discuss the proposed cuts to the library in next year’s budget. Listen to the full segment: linktr.ee/aldlaspata
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I had the pleasure of joining WBEZ yesterday morning to discuss the proposed cuts to the library in next year’s budget. Listen to the full segment: linktr.ee/aldlaspata
I'll be on In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow morning to discuss the proposed cuts to the Chicago Public Library's budget. Tune in to WBEZ at 9:00 a.m.!
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I'll be on In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow morning to discuss the proposed cuts to the Chicago Public Library's budget. Tune in to WBEZ at 9:00 a.m.!
Yesterday, I said I wouldn't vote for a budget that didn't restore the Chicago Public Library's budget and I meant it. Fund the libraries. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/l...
Librarians, Aldermen Push Back Against Proposed Library Cuts
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2026 budget calls for eliminating some vacant library positions and halving the agency's collections budget from $10 million to $5 million.
blockclubchicago.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yesterday, I said I wouldn't vote for a budget that didn't restore the Chicago Public Library's budget and I meant it. Fund the libraries. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/l...
Just a few more days until the final Meet Me On Milwaukee and this one is going to be spooOOooOky 👻Heads up, this month we'll be shutting down a bit earlier at 4 PM to make sure we reopen the street safely as the sun sets a bit earlier.
Hope to see you out there!
Hope to see you out there!
October 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Just a few more days until the final Meet Me On Milwaukee and this one is going to be spooOOooOky 👻Heads up, this month we'll be shutting down a bit earlier at 4 PM to make sure we reopen the street safely as the sun sets a bit earlier.
Hope to see you out there!
Hope to see you out there!
The Mayor’s proposed budget allocates more money from the Corporate Fund to CPD’s mounted unit ($2.8M) than gender based violence ($0). This is deeply concerning to me.
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Mayor’s proposed budget allocates more money from the Corporate Fund to CPD’s mounted unit ($2.8M) than gender based violence ($0). This is deeply concerning to me.
🗣️ 1st Ward business owners: Stop by our office (1958 N. Milwaukee) and pick up your sign designating your business as an ICE-Free Zone. Find more resources at the1stward.com/ice.
We’re closed tomorrow but back open on Tuesday!
We’re closed tomorrow but back open on Tuesday!
October 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🗣️ 1st Ward business owners: Stop by our office (1958 N. Milwaukee) and pick up your sign designating your business as an ICE-Free Zone. Find more resources at the1stward.com/ice.
We’re closed tomorrow but back open on Tuesday!
We’re closed tomorrow but back open on Tuesday!
Park 399 is officially open! This project was voted on by 1st Ward residents and partially funded with menu dollars.
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Park 399 is officially open! This project was voted on by 1st Ward residents and partially funded with menu dollars.
Just wrapped up a hearing with CDOT on traffic crashes. Some key data points I want to share:
🚗 Traffic fatalities down 30% from the 2021 peak
🏥 Chicago experienced the lowest number of serious injury crashes on record since 2012
🚦 85% of fatal crashes involved reckless driving
🚗 Traffic fatalities down 30% from the 2021 peak
🏥 Chicago experienced the lowest number of serious injury crashes on record since 2012
🚦 85% of fatal crashes involved reckless driving
October 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Just wrapped up a hearing with CDOT on traffic crashes. Some key data points I want to share:
🚗 Traffic fatalities down 30% from the 2021 peak
🏥 Chicago experienced the lowest number of serious injury crashes on record since 2012
🚦 85% of fatal crashes involved reckless driving
🚗 Traffic fatalities down 30% from the 2021 peak
🏥 Chicago experienced the lowest number of serious injury crashes on record since 2012
🚦 85% of fatal crashes involved reckless driving
What’s there to love about a car-free street? Everything.
Check out the full video on my IG: @aldermanlaspata
Check out the full video on my IG: @aldermanlaspata
September 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What’s there to love about a car-free street? Everything.
Check out the full video on my IG: @aldermanlaspata
Check out the full video on my IG: @aldermanlaspata
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Happy to be in Chicago this week utilizing the amazing transit system, bike share and walkable grid!!
Today marks the start of #WeekWithoutDriving and the forecast looks great for walking, biking, & public transit!
WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.
Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.
WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.
Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.
September 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Happy to be in Chicago this week utilizing the amazing transit system, bike share and walkable grid!!
Today marks the start of #WeekWithoutDriving and the forecast looks great for walking, biking, & public transit!
WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.
Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.
WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.
Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.
September 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today marks the start of #WeekWithoutDriving and the forecast looks great for walking, biking, & public transit!
WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.
Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.
WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.
Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.
We’re talking speed camera reform in committee today. Tune in right now: www.chicityclerk.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We’re talking speed camera reform in committee today. Tune in right now: www.chicityclerk.com
“I think the ball first and foremost is in the mayor’s court on this...If he wants this to happen, it will happen.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/a...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/a...
Advocates hope action on sidewalk snowplow program heats up soon
One advocate described the City Council saga as “a giant waste of everyone’s time over meaningless political games.”
www.chicagotribune.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
“I think the ball first and foremost is in the mayor’s court on this...If he wants this to happen, it will happen.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/a...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/a...
The first #MeetMeOnMilwaukee is in the books! Huge thanks to everyone who made this day possible: the 1st Ward team, 14th District, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, & CDOT.
If you joined us on Sunday, please fill out our survey to make future events even better! forms.gle/X5wDqxZu4Fbh...
If you joined us on Sunday, please fill out our survey to make future events even better! forms.gle/X5wDqxZu4Fbh...
September 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The first #MeetMeOnMilwaukee is in the books! Huge thanks to everyone who made this day possible: the 1st Ward team, 14th District, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, & CDOT.
If you joined us on Sunday, please fill out our survey to make future events even better! forms.gle/X5wDqxZu4Fbh...
If you joined us on Sunday, please fill out our survey to make future events even better! forms.gle/X5wDqxZu4Fbh...
THIS SUNDAY! Milwaukee from Damen to Ashland. No cars. 10 AM - 5 PM. Be there or be square.
#MeetMeOnMilwaukee
#MeetMeOnMilwaukee
August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
THIS SUNDAY! Milwaukee from Damen to Ashland. No cars. 10 AM - 5 PM. Be there or be square.
#MeetMeOnMilwaukee
#MeetMeOnMilwaukee
“The fact that it is already guiding development in this area, it is more in line with what we want to see for the neighborhood and for the city, that to me is a very real-world success.”
While the Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance aims to slow gentrification by giving tenants a “right of first refusal” and discouraging development that decreases density, a pair of aldermen are opting out.
Aldermen opting out of new tenant powers, but proponents defend anti-gentrification effort
An ordinance aims to slow gentrification by giving tenants buying power and discouraging development that decreases density, but a pair of aldermen are opting out.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“The fact that it is already guiding development in this area, it is more in line with what we want to see for the neighborhood and for the city, that to me is a very real-world success.”
When caught in its earliest stage, the survival rate for breast cancer is 99%. I'm happy to share that FREE mammograms will be available in Humboldt Park starting on Monday! No insurance or appointment is required. Please share widely and help keep our communities healthy!
August 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When caught in its earliest stage, the survival rate for breast cancer is 99%. I'm happy to share that FREE mammograms will be available in Humboldt Park starting on Monday! No insurance or appointment is required. Please share widely and help keep our communities healthy!
"When you see some of these cameras that are generating $1 million in revenue in year one and they’re still generating that much revenue in year 10, that’s a failure of speed control. That’s not a success." blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/20/h...
Have Thoughts On Chicago's Speed Cameras? You Can Weigh In Through A City Survey
A city working group is seeking feedback on recommendations to make the speed camera program more equitable as Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration adds 50 cameras this year.
blockclubchicago.org
August 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"When you see some of these cameras that are generating $1 million in revenue in year one and they’re still generating that much revenue in year 10, that’s a failure of speed control. That’s not a success." blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/20/h...
Next Wednesday: Join me and Ald. Fuentes for a community meeting on the upcoming water main replacement on California (North to Armitage). Register at bit.ly/dwm82725
🕐 6:00 p.m.
📍Moos Elementary
🕐 6:00 p.m.
📍Moos Elementary
August 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Next Wednesday: Join me and Ald. Fuentes for a community meeting on the upcoming water main replacement on California (North to Armitage). Register at bit.ly/dwm82725
🕐 6:00 p.m.
📍Moos Elementary
🕐 6:00 p.m.
📍Moos Elementary