Andre Vasquez

Alderperson Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward urges residents to vote on the 2026 People’s Budget, which allocates $1 million for local infrastructure improvements. With nearly 1,700 votes already cast, the goal is to reach 2,000 votes by December 15. Residents can vote online at 40thward.org/PB.

Alderperson Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward is preparing for next week’s budget negotiations, aiming to eliminate borrowing for Chicago Fire Department back‑pay and CPD misconduct settlements, secure full pension and library funding, and demand greater budget transparency. He also proposes policy changes such as shifting parking enforcement to a Citywide Parking Alternative Response Team, expanding the Smart Streets pilot and speed‑camera program citywide, raising the garbage fee with exemptions, and increasing the Personal Property Lease Transaction tax. Other updates include a call for residents to vote on the 2026 People’s Budget, the launch of the Chicago Loves Local campaign, cold‑weather resources, a property‑tax update, and several community events such as Winnemac Park beer‑sales feedback, holiday donation drives, and the Ravenswood Makers Market.

Alder Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward urges residents to vote in the 2025‑2026 People’s Budget, which allocates $1 million for local infrastructure improvements. The campaign seeks 2,000 votes by December 15, with over 1,400 already cast, and directs voters to the 40thward.org/PB portal. The newsletter also provides the alderman’s contact information and links to his office and social‑media pages.

No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were announced in this issue. Alderman Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward is calling for volunteers to join the 2025‑2026 Shovel Squad to help neighbors in need.