Maldonado Leads Aldermanic Support for CTU, SEIU Strike with Urgent Resolution
(OCTOBER 18, 2019) Alderman Roberto Maldonado introduced a resolution in the City Council today supporting the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) demands for better working conditions. It was introduced along with 33 co-sponsors, just over two-thirds of City Council members.

"As a parent of two Chicago Public School children, I stand with our union teachers and their valuable support staff of assistants, librarians, counselors and school nurses. The city of Chicago must be part of the solution to address staff shortages and bring down class size," explained Maldonado.

The resolution, referred to the Committee on Education and Child Development, urges three actions:
  1. The Committee on Education and Child Development commence a hearing on critical staff shortages and class sizes in the Chicago Public Schools as soon as is practicable.
  2. The Chicago City Council strongly urges the Chicago Public Schools to settle a contract that includes improved staffing numbers and appropriate class sizes to ensure the safety and well-being of hundreds of thousands of students.
  3. The Chicago City Council urges the Chicago Park District to settle a contract that includes improved staffing numbers and appropriate compensation, benefits, and promotional opportunities to ensure that Chicago residents continue to receive high quality Park services.

Rebuilding the Ward, Preventing Crime, Developing Bustling Retail

 Since 2009, Ald. Maldonado has accelerated the rebuilding of the 26th Ward, which started when residents united to counteract the lack of city services in the Ward. He has sunk over $10 Million into the Ward, building safe streets, bringing schools near-by and good businesses that serve residents' needs.
"Maldonado has spent over $10 Million to rebuild the 26th Ward with freshly paved streets and alleys, brighter lightening and security cameras--all in an effort to prevent crime. Simply put, blighted streets attract criminal elements."

Tackling Crime Head On

Ald. Maldonado has pressed to fill police shortages, pushed for "hot spot" monitoring to be standard, and pressed to ban all guns.  He has shut down shady businesses that cheat customers, keep their stores unsanitary, and allow gang members to loiter.

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For 9 years, Maldonado has held a monthly joint meeting with the District Commanders to prevent crime and catch criminals. For the last 2 years, he has pressed CPD to fill police shortages in 12th & 14th Districts.
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In 2016, "Hot Spot" policing drove out gang members, forced a landlord to make repairs, and stopped loitering nearby.
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Maldonado installed cameras throughout the Ward because they prevent crime. A 2011 study in the Humboldt Park area reported that cameras were responsible for a 12% drop in crime.

Building Affordability into the 26th Ward

Ald. Maldonado has been keeping the 26th Ward affordable for our neighbors and the next generation. In the last 2 years, his support has resulted in nearly 200 new or rehabbed apartments added to the housing stock in the 26th Ward. He even added 6 single family homes for $247,000 each. Long-time residents, who rebuilt the Ward, have earned their right to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
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On Division St. soon - 15 live/work apartments for artists and their families above a theater, concert hall and piano bar.
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45 family-size apartments are slated for Oct. 2018 in 12 locations across the ward. Each has low utilities.
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49 single and family units opened in 2018 for incomes between $17,800-$50,500.

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