48th Ward Blog
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48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
Join us for a Budget Briefing with the Better Government Association.
Budget Update: November 14, 2024
about the unanimous vote against the proposed $300 million property tax levy.
City of Chicago 2025 Budget
Read the statement from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth.
2025 Budget Feedback Opportunities
Share your feedback on the 2025 budget before the upcoming hearings
Statement on CPS School Board Resignations
Statement from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and 40 other alders regarding recent school board resignations
Mayor’s Office: Chicago’s 911 Mental Health Response will No Longer Include Police
Mental health response teams will be staffed entirely by CDPH clinicians and experts.
Alderperson Mary Ann Smith Way - Honorary Street Sign Approved
Ald. Mary Ann Smith will be honored with an honorary street sign at the 5400 block of N Wayne
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs on to Letter Requesting Stronger Environmental Justice Considerations in Procurement Process
The letter calls on Procurement Officer Roberts to enforce environmental provisions in city contracts
Message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Regarding Utility Mailers and CABO
Mailers were sent to constituents of alders who support the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance
Attend City Council to Pay Tribute to Alderperson Mary Ann Smith
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will pay tribute to Ald. Mary Ann Smith during the Oct. 9 City Council Meeting.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to Address Gaps in Extreme Weather Plan
Read the letter requesting better safety resources for unhoused neighbors in extreme weather.
Congratulations to Angel Rubi Navarijo on his CCPSA Appointment!
Congratulations to our Director of Neighborhood Services, on his appointment to the CCPSA.
Attend a City Council Meeting
How to attend/view meetings and give public comment
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Celebrating Centro Romero’s 40th Anniversary
Read the resolution celebrating Centro Romero.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors “Stop Hate Littering” Ordinance
Read information about the “Stop Hate Littering” ordinance.
2025 Chicago Budget Roundtables
Upcoming 2025 Budget Roundtables, including July 25 event at Truman College.
Paid Time Off Policy and Other Labor Updates in Effect as of July 1, 2024.
One Fair Wage, PTO Ordinance, and other labor law amendments will take effect next month.
BYO Containers for Takeaway Food and Drink
Read about HB 2086 which approves the use of reusable containers for takeaway.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Additional Dwelling Unit Expansion Ordinance
Read about the proposed expansion to the 2020 ADU Ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Joins Guaranteed Income Advisory Group and Taskforce on Innovation and Technology
Read more about the two city-wide initiatives