Let’s stop playing politics and get to a deal already. Chicagoans are waiting for a balanced budget.

Watch the full Political Report segment here: tinyurl.com/mbsfm9zb

Thank you, Alderman Michael Rodriguez, for welcoming us to the 22nd Ward, Little Village Chamber of Commerce, and The Resurrection Project.

I am thankful for the Senator’s visit and urge Congress, especially those who are Veterans, to fight to uphold our Constitution and the rights it guarantees all people.

The nation is looking at Chicago and our efforts to push back against the extremes we have seen from the White House and defend people’s rights.

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Negotiations remain ongoing, and conversations like this play a crucial role in getting something passed. Tune in tomorrow (11/23) at 9:00 AM to see the segment on WGN-TV (Channel 9)!

And lastly, thank you to the Northwest Center Community Development Corporation for hosting us and our fellow neighbors for this important event.

Grateful to the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) for their breakdown and explanation of where we are in the moment and offering some insight from the perspective of the City Council.

We have already seen the mayor’s proposal, and now the City Council gets to negotiate until we reach a fair compromise. Hearing directly from residents is a crucial step in that process.

Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduces a resolution backing former Governor Pat Quinn’s campaign to tax millionaires, which would generate $4.5 billion for residents in the State of Illinois.

Tomorrow, November 19th at 6:00pm we will be having a Budget Town Hall at the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation. Join us to talk more about the budget there. ⬇️

🗓️ November 19th
⏱️ 6:00 PM
📍5233 W. Diversey Avenue
💻 Register: tinyurl.com/53tkdf25

This is especially prevalent with Veterans who have training, education, and experience from service that previously did not transfer over to the workforce.

It is past time to #TearThePaperCeiling

This ordinance hits home for me. I have heard many stories of qualified candidates not being considered for a role due to not having a college degree, though they have more real-world experience.

I was proud to highlight the City of Chicago and our passage of the Skills-Based Hiring Ordinance earlier this year - which is now being used nationwide as a model for other municipalities to implement.

This event is your chance to learn more about the project and how you can help shape its future.

✅ Register here: bit.ly/CrosstownRegister or scan the QR code in the flyer!

Learn more about the Crosstown Trail vision at 🌐 crosstownchi.org