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Alder Andre Vasquez, Political Account
@andrefor40th.bsky.social
40th Ward Alder / Father / Spouse / Chair of Immigration Committee / Chair of Progressive Caucus/ Vice Chair of Latino Caucus / Organizer / Problem Solver / Chicagoan until Chicago ends.
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Thank you for covering this. DCs have been on the ground since day 1. We are so grateful the community that showed up and we await the commission response to the hearing tonight.
Thank you @andrefor40th.bsky.social @leniann.bsky.social @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social

#wekeepussafe
Hundreds of people have packed into Chicago's Thalia Hall tonight for a community listening session on CPD collaboration with ICE/CBP.

Police district councillors who gathered petition signatures required to hold tonight's hearing are opening by thanking the community for showing out.
January 9, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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Ladies and gents, the first Lincoln Avenue protected bike lane!

Thank you @andrefor40th.bsky.social!
January 7, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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‪Grateful to the 40th Ward Neighbors and @mskellymhayes.bsky.social, @catsharpforcook.bsky.social and @andrefor40th.bsky.social among others for speaking at the vigil this evening.

We will not be silent. We will keep caring for each other and fighting back against this fascist violence together.
January 8, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Vigil alert : There will be a vigil at 6pm tonight at Winnemac Park on Foster and Damen in solidarity with the legal observer who was murdered by an ICE agent today.
January 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Today, @robertpeters.bsky.social and I joined Chicagoans across the city in rallying against Trump’s unilateral imperialist “regime change” bombing of Venezuela as a pretext for capitalizing from their oil. We need to not repeat the atrocities of the past.
January 4, 2026 at 2:28 AM
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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As if the Spinners song wasn't cool enough, he had that colonizer hoodie on and showed love to that adorable dog. 🐶 🤎 I love living in my neighborhood but I wish he was our alderman ALL the time. His whole team is dope AF.
A look back at a year of so many moments! Many thanks to all of those who were a part of them and who organized with us during some unprecedented and challenging times as well.

2026, here we come!
December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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❗️ACT NOW: ICE is unlawfully detaining a disabled immigrant father from Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. His lawyers & organizing team seek urgent support from the public. *Read press release from law firm and sign petition*. You can also donate to help family.
Press Release 12/31/2025 — Roa Immigration Law
www.roaimmigration.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Here is the 2025 Year in Review for our 40th Ward Office! Check out the work and stats!
January 1, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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I scooped up a bunch of my second dog's fur from a couch, shaped it into a heart and framed it. Only time in 9 years I was glad she shed all the time. Been in this frame 11 years. Got a 3rd dog (short-haired, way sneakier) but always a piece of my heart will be w/ no. 1 and no. 2. Happy New Year! 🎇
January 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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I live in a different ward. But someone on your team was so incredibly helpful that I immediately jumped to support your ward whenever I can. 🤜🏾🤛🏾 If you recall my Yelp review, you know who I'm talking about.
I'm sorry to hear about your 🐶, especially as a Wag! Walker and 3x dog owner. 💔
January 1, 2026 at 12:11 AM
December 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A look back at a year of so many moments! Many thanks to all of those who were a part of them and who organized with us during some unprecedented and challenging times as well.

2026, here we come!
December 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
2025 Year in Review from the 40th Ward Office!
December 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Seems like someone wants to help close the deficit on his own, one violation at a time!
December 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
When opportunity knocks, it’s still up to you to answer the door.

One opportunity changed my life, and the choices I have made since have brought me to this point.

Thank you to everyone who has ever been a part of my growth and who has put in the work to get us here. WE did this!
December 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
What other candidate for Congress do you know that has Grammy Winning Artist and School Board Member RhymeFest perform a Chicago anthem at their fundraiser?

A REAL one like Anthony Driver, that’s who! Now go support him at Driverforchange.com!
December 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Anthony Driver is my brother, and someone I have the ultimate faith in as a leader, as an organizer, and to be the next 7th District Congressperson!

We need actual progressives!

We need partners like Anthony in Congress so do everything you can to join the campaign at Driverforchange.com !
December 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Anthony Driver is my brother, and someone I have the ultimate faith in as a leader, as an organizer, and to be the next 7th District Congressperson!

We need actual progressives!

We need partners like Anthony in Congress so do everything you can to join the campaign at Driverforchange.com !
December 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Anthony Driver is my brother, and someone I have the ultimate faith in as a leader, as an organizer, and to be the next 7th District Congressperson!

We need actual progressives!

We need partners like Anthony in Congress so do everything you can to join the campaign at Driverforchange.com !
December 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Anthony Driver is my brother, and someone I have the ultimate faith in as a leader, as an organizer, and to be the next 7th District Congressperson!

We need actual progressives!

We need partners like Anthony in Congress so do everything you can to join the campaign at Driverforchange.com !
December 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Defund CPD to Defund CPL is quite the story arc.

I’m old enough to remember “I won’t cut the CPD Budget by one cent” once MBJ made the runoff.

Defunding Libraries under Fascism is **not** fighting against Trump. But hey #lipservice has its benefits.

#ProgressiveBudget though, am I right?
December 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Meanwhile Mayor Johnson’s budget - you know, the “progressive one” that “taxes the rich” to give to CPD inflates that budget to over HALF of our total corporate fund. And continues to borrow to pay off misconduct settlements.
December 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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I know so many great people who are doing so much. If you are isolated from people who are trying their best, I can understand feeling like no one's doing anything, but really, you just need to find the people who are trying and try with them — or maybe encourage some new folks to try alongside you.
December 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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A reminder: Gregory Bovino may be gone and a bunch of his men aren't here anymore but Border Patrol is still in Chicagoland, randomly stopping folks at Home Depots and chasing people through the snow.
December 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM