Celebrating Three Years in Office!
Dear Neighbors,
Three years ago, I was sworn in as your alderwoman. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve alongside you, I am humbled by all that we have achieved together, and I look forward to our continued partnership.
The list below highlights some of our shared accomplishments in the last three years and, as impressive as it is, it’s only a fraction of the work that we do together.
Thank you to the hundreds of selfless volunteers who make this work possible, our incredibly dedicated staff, and the tens of thousands of you who have engaged with our office. Together, we make the 48th ward great, and the possibilities are endless.
Yours in Community,
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
48th Ward Alderwoman
Over the last three years we have…
Increased City Services by 20%
Including 11% more sidewalk repairs, 13% more rodent abatement, 42% more speed hump repairs, 84% more tree trims, and 115% more clean-ups.
Brought new pop-up city service events to the 48th ward including local vehicle emissions testing, City Key, free pet vaccinations, mobile DMV, and more!
Modernized the ward office technology to better serve our neighbors.
Focused on Health & Safety
Developed and implemented the Safe 48 Plan; violent crime is down 28% and robberies are down 39% year over year.
Implemented proven traffic safety measures; in the 48th ward, we have had zero traffic fatalities for three years in a row.
Housed nearly 80 people sleeping along the lakefront.
Fought for the 48th Ward in City Hall
Sponsored or co-sponsored 338+ pieces of legislation including Cut the Red Tape to support our small businesses, One Fair Wage to support our workers, and Chi v Hate to help address the increase in antisemitism and other hate crimes.
Funded our libraries, youth employment, the Department of Environment, the CARE Team for mental health crisis support, and more.
Maintained one of the highest attendance rates in the City Council.
Championed Sustainable Development
Sponsored and passed Green Social Housing, which is the largest investment in affordable housing and economic development in the history of Chicago.
Passed the Broadway Land Use Framework, our vision for a pedestrian-friendly corridor with thriving businesses and transit-oriented development.
Secured crucial funding for an 100% affordable housing development that will provide nearly 100 new homes.
Provided opportunities for small-business owners to access more than $12 million in grants.
Practiced Co-Governance
Introduced Participatory Budgeting to the 48th ward, empowering neighbors to decide how to spend $3 million in infrastructure funds.
By overwhelming community request, we recommended Bryn Mawr for Landmark designation.
Hosted over 150 community events and meetings, including the annual Older Adults Resource Fair, Shred Event, Halloween Parade, ward nights, town halls, pre-construction presentations, development feedback meetings, and more.