Angela Tovar

@angtovar.bsky.social

South Sider. Mother. Proud Chicana. Chief Sustainability Officer for Chicago. Environmental and Climate Justice for All. She / Her / Hers

The City of Chicago Department of Environment stands firmly against the EPA's proposed deregulatory actions. Click the attached image to read the full statement from DOE Commissioner Angela Tovar.

A Statement from Department of Environment Commissioner Angela Tovar:
Today, the EPA announced 31 intended actions that would reverse decades of progress to protect Americans’ right to clean air, clean water, and clean land, under the false pretense of “Powering the Great American Comeback.” Make no mistake, there is no power in rollbacks that threaten public health, safety, and the environment. The City of Chicago is unwavering in our commitment to environmental justice and climate action. We stand ready to work with leadership across all levels of government to fiercely protect our people and are ready to oppose these actions as necessary.

Yesterday, during City Council, we honored Cheryl Johnson and her late mother, Hazel Johnson, two Chicagoans at the forefront of the fight for environmental justice. All Chicagoans, no matter their income or their zip code, deserve clean air and clean water.

Hazel Johnson launched an environmental movement in Chicago that Trump is trying to end

Cheryl Johnson, who took charge of People for Community Recovery in 2010, just before her mother’s death, says MAGA can’t end a decadeslong fight that affects poor white communities as well as communi...

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The environmental justice movement was born in Chicago decades ago to fight back against toxic pollution in Black and brown neighborhoods on the South and West Sides. These cuts are an attack on our communities and we will be pursuing all options available to us to fight back.

Trump slashes environmental programs in Chicago that protect poor communities

The Environmental Protection Agency is closing offices across the country as part of a wider rollback of pollution protections.

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Willette’s incredible story has inspired so many, including MK and me.   They’ve consistently stood up for compassion and reason in our work with the formerly incarcerated, and I’m very proud to stand with them to deliver on that work.

How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford are giving second chances to women leaving prison

CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker to help those exiting the criminal justice system.

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Top Illinois Democrats on Friday lambasted President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their Oval Office ambush of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling the president a “national disgrace” and “an embarrassment.”

Illinois Dems call Donald Trump's Oval Office blowup with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 'national disgrace'

Gov. JB Pritzker joined Democratic governors in pledging their support for Ukraine after the dramatic White House ambush of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.,…

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Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of People for Community Recovery, shares how this project will connect Altgeld Gardens to new opportunities, building on her mother Hazel Johnson’s legacy of environmental justice and community resilience.

.@chicagodoe.bsky.social works equitably to advance the climate and environmental justice priorities of the City of Chicago and we are looking for the next member of our growing team. #climatejobs

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📣 We're Hiring! 📣 Help drive forward Chicago's environmental and energy policy as part of DOE's growing team. Visit bit.ly/3Q5raVA to read the full Policy Analyst job description and learn how to apply! #hiring #chicagojobs #greenjobs