Alder Andre Vasquez, Political Account
@andrefor40th.bsky.social
40th Ward Alder / Father / Spouse / Chair of Immigration Committee / Chair of Progressive Caucus/ Vice Chair of Latino Caucus / Organizer / Problem Solver / Chicagoan until Chicago ends.
I know Rahm Emanuel. I worked with him for years in the Clinton administration, and then when he was Obama’s chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel represents everything that’s been wrong about the Democratic Party for the last 30+ years. Be warned. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-rahm-bomb
Wonder if SBC's reporting has any impact on local politics? Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) used contributing writer James Porter's photo of the Chicago Bike PAC Campaign Trail Party as his FB banner image. 👍 (SBC does not endorse candidates.) chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/b... @andrefor40th.bsky.social
Today, I, along with @daniellaspata.bsky.social and an overwhelming number of our colleagues, introduced the expansion of the Smart Streets pilot! When this passes, the map with be citywide, and it will be an ongoing program, not a pilot! We will also partner with the Mayor’s office to budget it out
JOIN US NEXT FRIDAY for a VERY SPECIAL event Neighbors Lisa & John are hosting a BASEMENT DANCE PARTY fundraiser for Andre! This is a chance to unwind and party with us! You DON’T want to miss this! Friday Night Live - 6:30PM, RSVP at the link in the bio! secure.actblue.com/donate/dance40
JOIN US NEXT FRIDAY for a VERY SPECIAL event Neighbors Lisa & John are hosting a BASEMENT DANCE PARTY fundraiser for Andre! This is a chance to unwind and party with us! You DON’T want to miss this! Friday Night Live - 6:30PM, RSVP at the link in the bio! secure.actblue.com/donate/dance40
Cities have been built out in a car-centric way for decades - so how should government rebalance that and make biking safer? Alderperson Vasquez talked to us about the the city plays in building bike infrastructure so people can get around, and how good communication can help combat frustrations!
If you've driven past Western & Argyle lately, you might have spotted a new crossing guard: @andrefor40th.bsky.social My latest for @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/11/f...
Fed Up With Dangerous Gridlock, Lincoln Square Ald. Andre Vasquez Resorts To Directing Traffic Himself
The alderman started donning a yellow vest and a stop sign for about an hour mornings on Western after a car crash related to water maintenance work nearby — and the city failed to send a crossing gua...
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Here's our full conversation with 40th Ward Alderperson Andre Vasquez (@andrefor40th.bsky.social) on learning to bike as an adult, building bike lanes, managing expectations with neighbors, tips for advocates, and a whole lot more! (P.S. It dropped early to our amazing YouTube members!)
Alder Vasquez - Making Chicago's Northwest Side More Bikeable
YouTube video by Chicagoans Who Bike
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The 40th Ward indeed had the most bike lanes built this term of any Chicago ward - a whopping 10.3 miles!
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Alder Andre Vasquez, Political Account@andrefor40th.bsky.social · 3w agoWe have the MOST bike lanes built this term in the city of Chicago?!? Wow!!!
On Thursday, I was honored to be recognized as a Bike Champ by Chicago Bike PAC along with Alders Daniel La Spata, Julia Ramirez, Matt Martin, and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth! We have more work to do but we achieve a safer Chicago for All together!
We have the MOST bike lanes built this term in the city of Chicago?!? Wow!!!
Chicagoans Who Bike@chiwho.bike · 3w agoWe are so excited to announce the launch of a brand new tool for getting engaged with biking in Chicago - our new ward biking map! It'll show you bike routes in your ward, which ones were built this latest aldermanic term, and more. Let's break it down 🧵
The Chicago bike map I've been working on is now live! Stats have been fixed, the UI has been polished, so go find your alder, and tell me how bikeable your ward is 😤
Chicagoans Who Bike@chiwho.bike · 3w agoWe are so excited to announce the launch of a brand new tool for getting engaged with biking in Chicago - our new ward biking map! It'll show you bike routes in your ward, which ones were built this latest aldermanic term, and more. Let's break it down 🧵
Chicago's 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez reacts to Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan primary win and gives his take on what we should learn from it. His full interview drops this Monday on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and podcast feed. Subscribe! #Midterms #AbdulElSayed
Chicago's 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez weighs in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's relationship with the City Council and why he believes Chicago's Mayors keep losing power. Vasquez's full interview drops this Monday on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel & podcast feed. Subscribe!
The rise of AI is forcing Americans (humans?) to grapple with hard, existential questions. Chicago's 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez works through what we should be demanding of #AI companies right now. Full interview on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and podcast feed.
40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez reacts to Stone Peak, a company with ties to ICE, possibly acquiring Chicago's parking meters. Vasquez's full interview is available on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and podcast feed. #AbolishICE #ICE #MidwayBlitz
Chicago's budget has been riddled with deficits and shortfalls for years. 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez discusses the various ways the Chicago Police Department eats up so much money each year. Full interview available on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and podcast feed.
40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez comments on rising rents and the lack of affordable housing in Chicago. His full interview is available on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and podcast feed. Subscribe! #AffordableHousing #Chicago #40thWard #Affordability #Housing
The biggest win for the Chicago left (up to that point) came in 2019 when rapper-turned-politician Andre Vasquez unseated Chicago Alderman Patrick O'Connor in Ward 40 on the north side. O'Connor had represented the area for almost 40 years before he lost by 8 points to Vasquez.
Our Criminal Legal Systems team recently sat down with Alderman Andre Vasquez to discuss important topics such as implementing functional alternative responses to policing to strengthening our civilian police oversight system. We are hopeful for the future! #ImpactforEquity
40 ward Alderman Andre Vasquez shares his experience trying to get information about federal immigration agents from former Police Superintendent Larry Snelling. Vasquez criticized Snelling’s lack of communication on that issue.
Sunday was another fantastic Bike the Drive, the highlight of Chicago's bicycle advocacy calendar. We saw Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) and Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), and got their their thoughts on the North DLSD rehab. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/08/s... @activetransportation.org
View from the peloton at Chicago Bike PAC’s campaign trail party:
Chicago cyclists have raised over $100k to elect aldermen who will build critical public safety infrastructure on our roads! Get hope-pilled!
Join us Saturday to help progressive candidates get on the ballot!
Sweatin’ with the alders: As Bike the Drive highlights the perks of a less car-centric shoreline, Ald. Vasquez and Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth discuss the future of DLSD. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/08/s...
Stop the BS Day 7: the situation is more manageable, we will keep an eye on things between now and when construction starts again in October!
we need an oral history or something of Bike the Drive because I can't be the only one in this city with fuzzy memories of 20-years-ago coworkers swearing to me that it and the Boulevard Lakefront Tour used to be the same event and it really wasn't a big deal but you know what by now maybe I am