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47th Ward Alderman. Follow for campaign updates. Follow @AldMattMartin for ward office.

Chicago, IL

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Matt Martin

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🧵 4 years ago, we started the work to bring a 100% affordable development to the heart of Lincoln Square. After countless hours working alongside community groups and government leaders, I'm so proud that we finally broke ground on 60+ new affordable homes at 4715 N Western!

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Matt Martin

2 years

Darren Bailey raffles guns to raise money for his campaign for Governor. No one needs his thoughts and prayers.

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Darren Bailey

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1/2 Cindy and I send our heartfelt prayers to the victims of the shooting in Highland Park. July 4th is supposed to be a holiday for families, for parades, for celebrating the American Dream, but when people dont feel safe in their own community, they are deprived of that dream.

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You know what took away people's healthcare? Closing half our city's mental health clinics

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Waleed Shahid 🪬

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"Medicare for All which is...going to eliminate 150 million people’s health care and provide health care for people that just come over the border. That’s an untenable position for the general election.” - @RahmEmanuel

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Matt Martin

4 years

You don't get to quote Hitler one week, and then turn around and quote Dr. King the next.

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Rep. Mary Miller

4 years

From a wise and peaceful man: "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." Celebrating the life & legacy of #MLK

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Matt Martin

2 years

Chicago needs a network of protected bike lanes now. Pass it on.

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Matt Martin

4 years

With this announcement, we are now the largest city in the country that has not yet committed to reinvesting a significant portion of its policing budget into the community.

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De Blasio Vows for First Time to Cut Funding for the N.Y.P.D. (Published 2020)

The mayor made his pledge following 10 nights of mass protests against police violence and mounting demands for an overhaul of the police department.

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1 year

In a few weeks, Chicagoans will make a critical decision about who should next lead our city. This is a crowded and complicated race, and after giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided to endorse @Brandon4Chicago for Mayor.

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4 years

The narrative that George Soros is behind these protests is just the latest manifestation of an old trope that Jews foment civil unrest and that PoC don't have the agency to organize ourselves. It's racist and antisemitic, and it should never have been published in the Tribune.

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Soros and the SJWs are here, Chicago. Columnist @John_Kass writes that with them comes an overwhelming sense of lawlessness and a reason to leave town.

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Matt Martin

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This seems like a good time to remind ourselves that Chicago budgets 688x times more for police misconduct than our sustainability office.

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CBS News

4 years

Oregon braces for a "mass fatality incident" as wildfires approach Portland

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Matt Martin

5 years

Today I'm excited to announce that I'm endorsing @ewarren for President. Too many families are struggling and are tired of seeing government work only for the wealthy and well-connected. Elizabeth has plan after plan to change that.

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2 years

WHAT WE NEED IS A NETWORK OF INTERCONNECTED BIKE LANES ACROSS THE WHOLE CITY SO THAT THEY’RE SAFE AND CONVENIENT TO USE WHICH WILL ALSO TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS—

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Matt Martin

4 years

I had the pleasure of talking to the @washingtonpost and sharing what so many of us in Chicago know: The police in our schools aren't keeping our children safe, and we need to help schools invest in the kinds of resources that will build meaningful safety.

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Chicago school board votes to keep $33M police contract — but student activists say the fight isn’t...

The bid to remove police fell short by just a single vote, fueling activists' hopes that they're getting closer to their goal.

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2 years

𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚.

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Matt Martin

2 years

There are so many exciting improvements coming to Lincoln Square. First, the Leland Greenway will be built this year. Leland near Lincoln is slated to get a protected bike lane, as well as street treatment that will make the area safer and more walkable.

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Matt Martin

4 years

What we're not gonna do is blame protesters for their own murders at the hands of white supremacist terrorists!

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The Recount

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Kenosha Police Chief Miskinis responds to the murder of two protestors by saying it wouldn't have happened if people weren't out after curfew: "I'm not gonna make a great deal of it, BUT ..."

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Matt Martin

4 years

My promise to you has always been this: I will only consider regressive revenue options after more progressive options have been exhausted In this budget, there were preferable, realistic proposals that could have avoided layoffs and property tax increases I will be voting no.

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Alderman Matt Martin

4 years

Today, I plan to vote no on the proposed 2021 budget. Read my detailed decision at .

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Matt Martin

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$33 million is enough to pay the salary of a full-time social worker for every school in the city. Let's prioritize caring for our kids' needs over criminalizing and policing them.

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Matt Martin

4 years

We need an elected school board, and we need #PoliceFreeSchools . These fights go hand in hand.

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Alderman Matt Martin

4 years

I am noticing a pattern. Chicago needs an elected school board that's accountable to our communities now.

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Matt Martin

4 years

For the cost of our $1.8 Billion annual police budget we could buy enough bulk popcorn to fill up the entire Sears Tower 4.5 times*, in case anyone was curious *or buy three buckets of popcorn at a movie theater

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Matt Martin

4 years

Raise your hands if you're 1 today!

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Matt Martin

4 months

Agreed, Governor.

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Pritzker says new leadership needed at CTA

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Matt Martin

4 years

The violence in our city is real, and it's a product of decades of disinvestment and marginalization. We need real solutions to those problems: more jobs, more housing, more mental healthcare. We don't need to add to the violence by bringing in the National Guard. Thread:

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Alderman Matt Martin

4 years

In light of today’s meeting about the National Guard, here are 15 US cities with higher homicide rates than Chicago. Violence in Chicago is a serious problem. To address it, we need to rely on data, not scare tactics and sensationalism.

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Matt Martin

2 years

Big news: After many years of work, I’m thrilled to announce the plan to build 65 affordable homes in the heart of Lincoln Square—at 4715 N Western Ave—is moving forward!

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Matt Martin

3 months

We need a new CTA president.

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Ald. Andre Vasquez, Political Account

3 months

Many thanks to lead co-sponsor @MattMartinChi and the 17 alders who have signed on to the resolution calling for CTA President Carter’s resignation so far. A world class city deserves world class transit. Public Transportation is a public good that all Chicagoans deserve.

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Matt Martin

5 years

We are elated to announce the arrival Ameena Marie Martin, who was Saturday at 1:59 AM. Ameena and Katelyn are both happy and healthy, Isaac is excited to be a big brother, and we're all resting happily and home. Welcome to the world and to the ward, Ameena!

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Matt Martin

2 years

We’re getting ready for the kickoff! We have big things planned for 2023 and we’re going to need your help to make it happen.

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4 years

Good morning. It’s a beautiful day to call your state legislators and let them know Chicago needs an elected school board now. #ERSBNow

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5 years

Chicago is not broke.

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Matt Martin

4 years

You love to see these fair tax billboards popping up in the ward.😻

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Matt Martin

4 years

In Chicago, we cast more than 750,000 (and counting) votes for Joe Biden. It’s an injustice that each of our votes will count less any than other American’s. #AbolishTheElectoralCollege

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Matt Martin

3 years

Solidarity with the @ColectivoCoffee workers in Andersonville (and beyond) who are fighting to unionize with @IBEW . #UnionYES #IBEWstrong

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Matt Martin

5 years

Keep our name out of your mouth, Ted

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Ted Cruz

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Gun control doesn’t work. Look at Chicago. Disarming law-abiding citizens isn’t the answer. Stopping violent criminals—prosecuting & getting them off the street—BEFORE they commit more violent crimes is the most effective way to reduce murder rates. Let’s protect our citizens.

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3 years

I’m relieved to see a guilty verdict, but this alone is not justice. There can be no justice for George Floyd while the structures that killed him remain in place. We need to keep fighting to build systems of public safety rooted in community, not violence.

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Matt Martin

5 years

One of the things that makes me most proud to be a Chicagoan is our trailblazing history of labor organizing. [1/3]

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Matt Martin

5 years

Using the term "bailout" to describe fully funding our schools suggests that our schools are failing and reinforces the notion that they should be run like a business. Both of those implications are inappropriate. More in this great thread from State Rep @WillGuzzardi :

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Will Guzzardi

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I think it's worth a little discussion about the meaning of the word "bailout" and why it's so offensive when it refers to our schools

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Matt Martin

5 years

TFW you're up twenty points and Rahm Emanuel's Super PAC comes after you.

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Matt Martin

4 years

Usually it’s the kids that wake me up. Today, it’s our democracy. The polls are open! If you haven’t voted already, @JoeBiden , @KimFoxxforSA and the #FairTax need your support. Let’s do this 👊🏽

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Matt Martin

4 years

. @ewarren was 🔥 tonight. If you’re feeling what I’m feeling, come knock doors with me this Saturday. Details 👇🏽👇🏽 #LFG

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Matt Martin

4 years

The Illinois primary is a mere 4 weeks away, folks. Got a hankering for #BigStructuralChange , a pair of sneakers (err, snow boots), and an hour to spare this Saturday? Join me! #Illinois4Warren #DreamBigFightHard

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4 years

Me, a fellow kid, logging onto the Internet to find out what Twitch is.

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Matt Martin

4 years

Shouldn’t need to have The Talk (esp when you’re still just a boy). Shouldn’t need to worry about someone hurling insults or worse at you when you’re just out for a walk or run. Shouldn’t need a video to surface for the justice system to start doing its job. #irunwithmaud

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Matt Martin

3 years

Pay your interns.

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Matt Martin

2 years

Dan Lipinski opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriage. We don’t need his version of “moderation” and “unity.” Stay retired.

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Daniel Lipinski: Our two failing parties need to be shaken up by independents

For 16 years, I had the privilege of representing the people of Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District until I was narrowly defeated in the 2020 Democratic primary. I lost that race because I d…

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Matt Martin

2 years

In 2011, Chicago disbanded the Department of Environment. It’s time we bring it back. Learn how you can help at our August 18th kick-off, and get your copy of this special edition sticker 🎟

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Matt Martin

3 years

First week of 1st grade is in the books! I’m so proud of this (not so little anymore) guy. And beyond thankful for every single educator & family at McPherson Elementary. I couldn’t ask for a more welcoming & nurturing school community.

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Matt Martin

5 years

Graduate students' labor is vital to function of @UChicago , and they deserve a seat at the bargaining table. That's why I went down to the picket lines today to stand in solidarity with @uchicagogsu and call on Provost Diermeir and President Zimmer to recognize their union.

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Matt Martin

3 years

Karen Lewis worked tirelessly in support of students, educators, and Chicagoans. She chartered a new, more progressive course for our city — one infused with equity, empathy, and an understanding of what is needed to bridge the gap between government’s rhetoric and its actions.

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Matt Martin

4 years

Now more than ever, we need to be exploring every possible option as we rethink what public safety can look like. It's disappointing see the mayor refusing to even consider reductions to the CPD budget or removing officers from CPS schools. We can dream bigger.

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Matt Martin

1 year

Excited to be out and knocking doors for my friends Angela Clay and @Brandon4Chicago on a wonderfully warm Saturday!

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Neighbors For Angela Clay

1 year

Amazing day of action with @MattMartinChi ! Not too late to sign up to canvass with us:

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4 years

Absolutely shameful. Horrifying. There must be accountability for the officers who brutalized Miracle like this.

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Robert Peters

4 years

This is Miracle. She’s 18 years old and an organizer for @GKMC18 . She is fighting gun violence everyday. Last week I offered her an internship. She is just over 5 ft, 100 pounds. Tonight a police officer beat her. Knocked out her teeth. I’m sad, angry, and disgusted.

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5 years

In Chicago and around the country we see the same thing: more luxury housing and more people losing their homes. Homelessness and housing insecurity don't occur because there isn't enough housing—they occur because there isn't enough *affordable* housing.

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Matt Martin

4 years

Lane Tech alum @UgoOkere kicking off the #CopsOutCPS rally talking about the long history of CPS students organizing against the fear and danger that comes—particularly for Black and Brown students—with walking the halls alongside police officers

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4 years

Nature is healing.

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Matt Martin

4 years

The preponderance of the data—as well as the testimony of educators and students—shows that removing police from schools would make them safer I'm disappointed by the decision of the Board of Education today. But I'll keep fighting for #CopsOutCPS and for an elected school board

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Matt Martin

4 years

What a painful article to read. So Blacks make up 29% of Chicago, but 70% of COVID deaths? 14% of Illinois, but 38% of COVID cases? That’s structural racism at its purest. 1/

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Matt Martin

4 years

🎉🎉🎉

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Lauren Underwood

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4 years

It’s official -- we won! I’m so honored to continue to represent our community’s values in Congress. Thank you for all of your support.

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Matt Martin

5 years

Grateful for 50 degrees, for my family, and for all of our campaign’s volunteers, who are fanned out across the ward today! Let’s get this!

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Matt Martin

5 years

Over the course of this strike, @CTULocal1 and @SEIU73 members put themselves on the line to fight for the schools our students deserve. I'm glad these ed professionals have secured fair contracts. Our children will return to tomorrow to schools that have a brighter future.

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WBEZeducation

5 years

The strike is over! Mayor Lori Lightfoot just announced the Chicago teachers strike has ended. The city has agreed to make up five missed days of schools.

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Matt Martin

4 years

Budgets are reflections of our values. I don't like what it says about our values that we had to fight so hard to get necessary investment in basic services, but we suddenly have the money to put unaccountable private security forces on our streets.

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Alderman Matt Martin

4 years

In the last budget, mental health, violence prevention and affordable housing each saw about $10M in new investments. We were told that was all the money we could spare. But now, at the last minute, we find $1.2M for private security guards in one weekend?

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Matt Martin

4 years

Tomorrow, students and alumni of Lane Tech will be gathering to call on the school to remove police officers from the building—and I'll be proudly standing with them as they do so. Please join us at 11 AM tomorrow on the steps of the auditorium! #CopsOutCPS #PoliceFreeLaneTech

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Matt Martin

4 years

Illinois’ richest man dumped $20M to stop voters from losing our old flat income tax, and requiring billionaires to pay their fair share. We know IL voters can’t be bought. Make calls with me and @IndivisibleLS on Monday to support a fair tax. RSVP 📱

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Matt Martin

1 year

Proud to support my friend & fellow legislator @Brandon4Chicago on the 1st day of early voting. With each vote, we’re one step closer to achieving a better, safer & stronger city for *all* Chicagoans. Two weeks left 💪🏽

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Matt Martin

5 years

These posters are going up in St Louis, and I love them. In so many ways, our public safety problems are failures of imagination. We need build a new vision for what real safety looks like together and then make the investments to make that vision a reality (h/t @avitale )

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Matt Martin

5 years

I'm told you can't come to Springfield without getting a Horseshoe. Not entirely sure how this qualifies as a sandwich, but it sure hit the spot.

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Matt Martin

2 years

The @NRA has created this nightmare — where we can’t go to a movie or school or an Independence Day parade without wondering 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨. We can prevent this. Politicians who tell us otherwise protect themselves—not our community.

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Matt Martin

2 years

Thank you to the terrific volunteers who knocked on doors and collected signatures to get us on the ballot. In the last four years, we’ve accomplished so much together, and I know we can do even more. The work doesn’t stop here. Onward!

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Matt Martin

2 years

How to enjoy a beautiful fall day in Chicago: 🚲 Grab your bike 📱Call your friend ✊🏽Chat about how we can organize to win a more walkable and bikeable city

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Matt Martin

5 years

#SquadGoals

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Matt Martin

3 years

In lighter news, @googlemaps blurred out the Abraham Lincoln’s face to protect his identity. Love that for him.

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Matt Martin

4 years

It's official: the most dangerous modern person to hold the office of the Presidency got fired. #Election2020

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Matt Martin

3 years

Congratulations to our newest Illinois State Senator, Lincoln Square's very own @MikeSimmonsChi ! From progressive revenue and affordable housing to expanded supports for our senior and working class neighbors, I look forward to working with you to strengthen our community.

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Matt Martin

5 years

No better way to start a morning then joining a picket line! Solidarity with @CTULocal1 and @SEIU73 teachers and staff as they demand fully staffed, fully funded schools for our children

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5 years

It's a very snuggly morning 😍😭

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Matt Martin

1 year

Proud to support @Brandon4Chicago and @ClayFor46 today. And there’s still 2 hrs to vote for the Chicago we deserve. Let’s do this!

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Matt Martin

4 years

Discriminatory policing will not make us safer.

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WBEZ

4 years

Chicago police plan to arrest teens on “drug corners” this week to help reduce an expected spike in gun violence during the July 4th weekend. Critics say the preemptive move will only worsen relations with police in some areas of the city.

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Matt Martin

5 years

For too long we've been presented with a false choice: we can have a balanced budget or the services that working-class people in Chicago deserve. We don't have to keep nibbling around the edges. We can confront our problems head on with real progressive revenue. And we can win.

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Matt Martin

4 years

Our public safety committee just held a hearing on whether to invite armed Nat’l Guard troops into Chicago. I would have voted NO had a vote been taken. And instead of meeting a 3rd time on this issue, here’s a list of issues we should discuss instead. 1/

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Tense Emergency Chicago City Council Meeting Sends National Guard Resolution to Committee

An raucous emergency City Council meeting in Chicago, reminiscent of Council Wars, brought tension and heated debate, even while virtual. “This is not a dictatorship,” Ald. Anthony Beale at one point...

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Matt Martin

5 years

Thank you. Thank you to everyone who knocked on doors, or made phone calls, or talked to their neighbors to share our vision for the future of our ward and our city. Thank you to my family for their endless patience and support during this campaign.

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Matt Martin

5 years

Thank you to @chancetherapper for standing with our teachers and staff on SNL, and thank you to the @CTULocal1 bargaining team for staying at it late enough to be watching.

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Eric Ruder

5 years

Watching ⁦ @chancetherapper ⁩ give a shout to ⁦ @CTULocal1 ⁩ on ⁦ @nbcsnl ⁩ with the bargaining team as they work late into the night #FairContractNow #PutItInWriting

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Matt Martin

3 years

Neighbors shouldn't have to put their bodies on the line to keep pollution out of their communities. Solidarity with @CHIhungerstrike , @SEYouthAlliance & the numerous other southeast siders who are demanding an end to environmental racism. #StopGeneralIron #DenyThePermit

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Matt Martin

5 years

It was inspiring to see so many educators out here with @CTULocal1 demanding the schools that our children deserve. Chicago's children deserve small class sizes and social workers, nurses, and librarians in every school. And they deserve a city council that will fight for them.

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Matt Martin

5 years

ICE plans to target our community this weekend, so it's very important that everyone knows their rights. Please share widely ICE planea apuntar a nuestra comunidad este fin de semana, por lo que es muy importante que todos conozcan sus derechos. Por favor comparte ampliamente

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Just received my first COVID-19 vaccine dose at Truman College (administered by a 47th Ward resident)! Words cannot express my thanks for myriad healthcare workers who have made and are making moments like this a reality for a growing number of Chicagoans.

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On his walk to his first day of 2nd grade, Isaac said he goes to the best school in the world. Seriously, TU McPherson Elementary!! And happy #FirstDayOfSchool to all of the students & educators across Chicago.

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Matt Martin

5 years

We need aides and counselors in our classrooms and class sizes under 30. We can’t afford to spend $2 billion to subsidize developers. #NoMegaTIFs

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Daniel La Spata

5 years

Money for schools, not the 1%! #RejectTheMegaTIFs #DelaytheTIF

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Matt Martin

4 years

This is fabulous news. Lane Tech students and alumni like Ugo put in so much hard work advocating for themselves and pushing the LSC to make this decision. Their efforts have ensured that Lane Tech students will be safer and more comfortable in their school. Organizing works ✊🏾

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Matt Martin

5 years

Folks should really remember this chart the next time someone claims we don’t have enough money for: —small class sizes —librarian, nurses, social workers —a living wage —pensions —healthcare —affordable housing —accessible transit The money's there. We just need to get it back.

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David Leonhardt

5 years

Watch how radically taxes on the wealthy have fallen over the past 70 years: (Full column: )

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Matt Martin

4 years

Any kindergarten teachers have tips for our next debate moderator on how they can help Trump learn how to take turns when talking? Maybe a talking stick? cc @CTULocal1 ideas???

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Matt Martin

3 years

Congratulations @DanielBiss !

@thedailynu

The Daily Northwestern

3 years

NEW: With 47 of 50 precincts reporting, Daniel Biss has won 73 percent of votes, indicating that he will be Evanston's next mayor.

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Matt Martin

4 years

A lot to feel uneasy about at the moment. Not the Cook Cnty State’s Atty race. Congrats @KimFoxxforSA , and thank you.

@CrainsChicago

Crain's Chicago Business

4 years

BREAKING: Democratic Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has won reelection, beating GOP challenger Pat O'Brien by a 2-1 margin in Chicago.

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Matt Martin

4 years

Color me excited, too! The order we introduced calls for a new model of responding to numerous 911 calls - pairing medics w/ crisis workers. Eugene OR has done this for decades. The results: Handles 20% of calls Saves millions $$ /year Inspiring SF Denver, others to follow suit

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Rossana Rodriguez 🌹🇵🇷✊🏽🏳️‍🌈

4 years

I’m excited and hopeful about the possibility of creating a crisis response model for Chicago that operates out of our public mental health clinics. We introduced a council order today and we will work hard to see it through. You can see the order here.

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Matt Martin

2 years

I'm glad to have secured much needed funding for one of the most used CTA stations in the city and one that is used by thousands of 47th ward residents each day.

@BlockClubCHI

Block Club Chicago

2 years

The Western Avenue Brown Line station is getting $8 million in city funding to support major upgrades.

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Matt Martin

5 years

TFW you come home after 2 suuuuuuper long weeks of wall-to-wall budget hearings, and get surprised by your son singing a song he wrote (!!!!) about how much he loves you 😍😭😍😭😍

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Matt Martin

5 years

I've got the best seat in the house for public comment

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Matt Martin

4 years

The next Illinois House Speaker should be a woman. #twill

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Matt Martin

5 years

Incorrect. In honor of @oldtownschool , the block of Lincoln between Sunnyside and Wilson is Old Town Road. This is my Extremely Official and Legitimate Aldermanic Decree.

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Jimmy (not one of those) Rothschild(s)

@Pale_0ntologist

5 years

Old Town Road is about North Ave between Clark and Halstead send tweet

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Matt Martin

4 years

LFG 🍑

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Matt Martin

2 years

Last, but not least: 65 new affordable homes will be built at the corner of Leland and Western. The ground floor will include iron-ready commercial space for a brand new restaurant. The sidewalk will be extended to create a small expanded outdoor public space.

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Matt Martin

5 years

"I believe in you. I believe in the with you do every day. I've been there on the front lines with the children. I'm here to stand with our educators. And I'm here to stand with our unions, with @SEIU73 and @CTULocal1 , because they're the backbone of our workforce." - @ewarren

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Matt Martin

5 months

🚨 5 hrs left to vote!! @BringChiHome will provide critical support for our homeless neighbors, and appears at the bottom of your electronic ballot or the back of your paper ballot.

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Matt Martin

4 years

This morning @Andrefor40th , @DanielLaSpata , @Mariafor49 , @SigchoFor25 , @RossanaFor33 , and I called on Mike Madigan to step down from both central roles he holds. His scandals are a distraction at a time when we need to be focused on protecting the most vulnerable Illinoisans.

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