48th Ward Blog
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City of Chicago 2026 Budget - Pros, Cons, and the Work Ahead
Leni will continue to be an independent voice in City Council
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling Congress to Halt and Reverse Nuclear Arms Race
The letter asks congresspeople to cosponsor H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Speed Enforcement Revenue Ordinance
The ordinance reserves speed camera revenue for traffic safety initatives.
What is the Community Safety Fund?
Community Safety Fund FAQs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Honoring Rapid Response Volunteers
The resolution honors rapid response volunteers defending their neighbors from ICE
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution for Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women
Save the date for the next task force meeting: February 4, 2026
RECAP: 2026 Budget Town Hall
Access the meeting slides and recording.
2026 Budget Statement: October 16, 2025
An overview of the 2026 proposed budget
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution in Support of Immigrant Communities, Racial Justice, and Constitutional Freedoms, and in Opposition to Authoritarian Military Occupation in Chicago
The resolution affirms the city’s intent to protect is immigrant and refugee residents.
Federal Occupation and Our Neighbor to Neighbor Network
We see you, we hear you, and we will continue to fight with you.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Denouncing Violence Against Protestors and Detention in Broadview
Leni joined more than 45 other elected officials as a signee.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Advocating for Civillian-Led Parking Violation Response Model
Leni joined district councilors and other alders as a signee.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Challenge of Illinois Sanctuary Measures
The U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the city’s sanctuary city measures.
2025 Annual Report on Homelessness
DFSS published the report on July 17.
Low Affordability Community (LAC) Ordinance
Leni is introducing an ordinance to designate the 48th ward as an LAC.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Supporting SB 1693
SB 1693 calls for the creation of an elected Board of Trustees for the City Colleges of Chicago.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling for a Nationwide Search for New CTA President
Read the full letter.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Asking School Board to Stand by Resolution Calling for CPS CEO to Hold Educator License
Read the full letter.
Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance
Overview of the proposed Cumulative Impacts Ordinance
PRESS RELEASE: City Council Expected to Pass “Bob Newhart Way” Honorary Street Sign Ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth introduced the ordinance to celebrate Newhart’s legacy in Edgewater.