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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Join Us SATURDAY NOV 22 at Lincoln Park High School (2001 N Orchard) for our next Community Defense Workshop! We need to stay connected and prepared. Please share and repost this widely!
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Join Us SATURDAY NOV 22 at Lincoln Park High School (2001 N Orchard) for our next Community Defense Workshop! We need to stay connected and prepared. Please share and repost this widely!
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huge thank you to @andrefor40th.bsky.social for getting the Ravenswood Greenway completed with the Speed Humps installed along Ravenswood between Lawrence and Ridge
we now have drivers starting to learn that there is little point to try to pass a bike
we now have drivers starting to learn that there is little point to try to pass a bike
November 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
huge thank you to @andrefor40th.bsky.social for getting the Ravenswood Greenway completed with the Speed Humps installed along Ravenswood between Lawrence and Ridge
we now have drivers starting to learn that there is little point to try to pass a bike
we now have drivers starting to learn that there is little point to try to pass a bike
What?!?!
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
What?!?!
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ICE raids day care and arrests teacher with citizenship papers;
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
ICE raids day care and arrests teacher with citizenship papers;
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
Alderperson Andre Vasquez says city can't wait for elections to fix Trump-era chaos, urges Chicagoans to act
Nov 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
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Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) says he isn't against asking business to "put more skin in the game" but is against irresponsible budgeting.
Vasquez said he was shocked to find out this:
Vasquez said he was shocked to find out this:
Chicago Set to Borrow $283.3M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits
It will likely cost Chicago taxpayers approximately $52 million in interest to borrow that money and pay off during the next five years, according to estimates provided to the Chicago City Council by ...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) says he isn't against asking business to "put more skin in the game" but is against irresponsible budgeting.
Vasquez said he was shocked to find out this:
Vasquez said he was shocked to find out this:
Budget 101 is back!!! Learn about today’s Finance Committee vote.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Budget 101 is back!!! Learn about today’s Finance Committee vote.
“Sometimes it’s unseen.”
Word.
Word.
Folks like myself have been plenty critical of this administration, just like I’m critical of alders who when push comes to shove run the other direction.
Organizing takes many different forms. Sometimes it’s loud, sometimes it’s unseen.
But votes are always on the record.
Organizing takes many different forms. Sometimes it’s loud, sometimes it’s unseen.
But votes are always on the record.
I love people talking progressive who were crickets when this administration was proposing encampments on toxic land, gardaworld, and evicting undocumented people from shelter during the winter.
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“Sometimes it’s unseen.”
Word.
Word.
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I love people talking progressive who were crickets when this administration was proposing encampments on toxic land, gardaworld, and evicting undocumented people from shelter during the winter.
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I love people talking progressive who were crickets when this administration was proposing encampments on toxic land, gardaworld, and evicting undocumented people from shelter during the winter.
Now now, we aren’t supposed to think, question, or argue because the “progressive” Mayor said it.
Just keep saying anyone who is against this budget doesn’t want to tax the rich and isn’t progressive.
At least that’s what some want to have folks believe, right?
Just keep saying anyone who is against this budget doesn’t want to tax the rich and isn’t progressive.
At least that’s what some want to have folks believe, right?
So we won't plow our sidewalks cause of "liability concerns" but we'll keep letting the police wreak havoc on our city, our people, our civil liberties, and our finances??
Make it make sense. @andrefor40th.bsky.social
Make it make sense. @andrefor40th.bsky.social
Chicago must borrow $283.3 million to cover the soaring cost of lawsuits alleging Chicago police officers committed a wide range of misconduct — including wrongful convictions and improper pursuits — as part of the city’s 2026 budget, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
November 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Now now, we aren’t supposed to think, question, or argue because the “progressive” Mayor said it.
Just keep saying anyone who is against this budget doesn’t want to tax the rich and isn’t progressive.
At least that’s what some want to have folks believe, right?
Just keep saying anyone who is against this budget doesn’t want to tax the rich and isn’t progressive.
At least that’s what some want to have folks believe, right?
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Cook Co Commissioner Bridget Degnan & Ald. @andrefor40th.bsky.social speaking out against a political attack on elected officials and candidates for opposing ICE/CBP’s illegal actions #WeSupportBroadview6
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Cook Co Commissioner Bridget Degnan & Ald. @andrefor40th.bsky.social speaking out against a political attack on elected officials and candidates for opposing ICE/CBP’s illegal actions #WeSupportBroadview6
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I’m heading to court today for my arraignment on ludicrous charges brought against the #Broadview6 related to our protesting of conditions at the Broadview ICE processing facility.
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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I’m heading to court today for my arraignment on ludicrous charges brought against the #Broadview6 related to our protesting of conditions at the Broadview ICE processing facility.
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I’m heading to court today for my arraignment on ludicrous charges brought against the #Broadview6 related to our protesting of conditions at the Broadview ICE processing facility.
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!
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This isn't complicated. Cutting funding for libraries is a ridiculous and
counterproductive way to try to balance the City budget. I stand with our @afscme31.bsky.social librarians.
counterproductive way to try to balance the City budget. I stand with our @afscme31.bsky.social librarians.
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This isn't complicated. Cutting funding for libraries is a ridiculous and
counterproductive way to try to balance the City budget. I stand with our @afscme31.bsky.social librarians.
counterproductive way to try to balance the City budget. I stand with our @afscme31.bsky.social librarians.
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Indivisible Chicago is organizing a rapid response rally at Federal Plaza on Wednesday at 12:30 as @katmabu.bsky.social @catsharpforcook.bsky.social @michaelrabbitt.bsky.social and others are being arraigned at 1:30 pm.
Signup not required. Show up and be loud.
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
Signup not required. Show up and be loud.
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
We Will Not Be Silent: Stop ICE · Indivisible Chicago
ICE and Trump's agents continue to attack our communities, kidnapping residents based on racial profiling and creating fear in our neighborhoods. They continue to use force against Chicago residents i...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Indivisible Chicago is organizing a rapid response rally at Federal Plaza on Wednesday at 12:30 as @katmabu.bsky.social @catsharpforcook.bsky.social @michaelrabbitt.bsky.social and others are being arraigned at 1:30 pm.
Signup not required. Show up and be loud.
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
Signup not required. Show up and be loud.
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Yes
@andrefor40th.bsky.social any substance to the rumor that ICE is staging at Rosehill?
October 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Yes
Remarks from last week’s press conference in Little Village after more ICE presence and aggression.
October 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Remarks from last week’s press conference in Little Village after more ICE presence and aggression.
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Really glad to see national coverage, including a great quote from @andrefor40th.bsky.social:
“Chicago’s been doing just fine, and then these guys showed up... there is big concern about what these unidentified, masked men are doing in this city without accountability. . .”
“Chicago’s been doing just fine, and then these guys showed up... there is big concern about what these unidentified, masked men are doing in this city without accountability. . .”
As the intensity of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has risen, residents of Chicago are increasingly pushing back. Federal agents repeatedly have been observed releasing smoke bombs, tear gas and pepper balls to disperse residents who gather or capture videos.
ICE Is Cracking Down on Chicago. Some Chicagoans Are Fighting Back.
Residents have begun forming volunteer groups to monitor their neighborhoods for federal immigration agents. Others honk their horns or blow whistles when they see agents nearby.
nyti.ms
October 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Really glad to see national coverage, including a great quote from @andrefor40th.bsky.social:
“Chicago’s been doing just fine, and then these guys showed up... there is big concern about what these unidentified, masked men are doing in this city without accountability. . .”
“Chicago’s been doing just fine, and then these guys showed up... there is big concern about what these unidentified, masked men are doing in this city without accountability. . .”
40th Ward Shred Event is Happening NOW until the truck is full, so you have a couple hours! 5333 N Western! FREE !
October 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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!
October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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!
Did not envy @andrefor40th.bsky.social today, who was the face of a community workshop that drew in over 500 people. The gap between the "this is my very first political action, I just want a lawn sign" people and the "why aren't you leading an armed uprising" people was VAST.
October 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Plus with partners like @catsharpforcook.bsky.social, @poojaravindran.bsky.social, its even more fulfilling work!
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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: ⬇️
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
October 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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: ⬇️
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...