Scott Waguespack
@scottwaguespack.bsky.social
Alderman of the 32nd Ward in Chicago Personal account https://secure.actblue.com/donate/alderman-scott-waguespack-1
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Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack: WCPT 820 Interview - It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath (formerly The Big Picture)
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward). The discussion examined Chicago’s parking-meter contract, federal policy impacts on cities, immigration, and bipartisan local g...
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I directed CDOT to upgrade the lighting under the Bloomingdale Trail; work is being done over the next few weeks.
I want to thank all the residents who participated in our 32nd Ward Diaper Drive for Share Our Spare! Together, we were able to purchase over 5,000 diapers for families in need. The drive is over, but you can still purchase here for a family in need via: rightgift.com/nonprofits/s...
My comments to the City Council on the new meter deal youtu.be/-uzZoVD5cZk
Chicago's new meter deal
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I join 28 of my colleagues in urging Mayor Johnson to begin with three commitments for next year's budget: no property tax increase, no head tax or other tax on job growth, and no counting on state funding that has not been approved.
Data obtained by WGN Investigates shows the city was owed more than $2.6 billion in unpaid vehicle violations as of June 30. Read more: https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/chicago-owed-more-than-2-6-billion-in-unpaid-vehicle-fines/
Press briefing on the status of the new parking meter deal
Details on the new meter deal: www.scottforchicago.com/blog/success...
Successful Negotiation of Revised Parking Meter Deal — .
Finance Committee Chair Pat Dowell (3), Ald. Nicole Lee (11) and Ald. Scott Waguespack (32) announced on Tuesday that they have completed successful negotiations for a revised parking meter deal with ...
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My segment on the Mayor and the 2027 City budget youtu.be/Exf_hLYkmKw?...
Battle brews over Chicago's 2027 budget - The Point
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Chicago's CFO and deputy CFO are out, with city investor event looming — .
SOURCE: https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/chicagos-cfo-and-deputy-cfo-are-out Acting Chief Financial Officer Steven Mahr and Deputy CFO Noor Shaikh have left the administration of Chicago Mayor Bran...
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Editorial: Chief financial officers are dropping like flies on Brandon Johnson’s 5th floor — .
FROM: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/30/editorial-chief-financial-officer-steven-mahr-brandon-johnson-resignation-instability/ While Mayor Brandon Johnson hems and haws on whether he will...
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Happy to be a judge again this summer, the Roscoe Village Burger Fest is one of the 32nd wards best events!
Check out my conversation with WGN's @tahmanbradley.bsky.social concerning the City budget www.scottforchicago.com/blog/intervi...
Interview with WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley to talk about Chicago’s budget. — .
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I was one of the original co-sponsors of the Welcoming Cities ordinance, and I will continue to help our immigrant community. blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/17/w...
Where Does Your Alderperson Stand On ICE? We Checked All 50
City Bureau chronicled and categorized Chicago alderpeople's actions and statements regarding protection for immigrant communities and the actions of federal agents in the city.
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Thanks to Nick Fountain & Planet Money for inviting Mick Dumke and me to discuss the parking meter deal and how our financial decisions today affect our city in the future. www.npr.org/transcripts/...
When Chicago pawned its parking meters : Planet Money
In 2008, Chicago’s budget was in a bad place. The city needed money. One way to raise money was to increase property taxes, but what politician wants to do that? So instead, Mayor Richard M. Daley’s a...
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8 billion owed to the City... chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Debt owed to City Hall has risen $1 billion during Brandon Johnson's term, money his budget could use
The amount of bills owed to the city of Chicago but unpaid now surpasses $8 billion. Johnson's administration plans to expand collection heading into another tough budget year.
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I’ve written Ald. Jason Ervin, chair of the Chicago City Council’s Committee on the Budget & Government Operations, with ideas for efficiencies. Attention to these items could save the City up to 60 million dollars annually.
