He won't slow down. He won't pull back.
Ald. Matt O’Shea is dedicated to building a stronger, safer, more vibrant 19th Ward and Chicago.
We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You
Our deepest appreciation to everyone who supported Matt’s reelection campaign. If you hosted a meet and greet, posted a yard sign, made a phone call, or supported Matt in myriad other ways, we can’t thank you enough. Your efforts mean Matt and his team willl be hard at work, giving our all to the best neighborhood in Chicago for four more years.
Illinois House 35th District Vacancy
Fran Hurley resigned from her Illinois House seat March 1, leaving an opening in the 35th District. The process has already begin to fill the seat with a qualified candidate. The deadline to apply, if you are interested in the position, is March 15.
Matt’s Record
Since his first term in 2011, Matt has worked tirelessly to address the needs of families, businesses, and institutions in the 19th Ward.
Among his recent accomplishments:
Public Safety
- Launching a private security pilot program in local commercial districts.
- Supporting residential and business rebates for security equipment.
- Promoting security camera registration with CPD.
- Helping the 22nd District bring more than 24 new public safety cameras to the Ward.
- Raising nearly $500,000 for new bulletproof vests for Chicago police.
- Bringing an officer wellness facility to the 19th Ward (opening 2023).
- Creating a financial benefit for the families of first responders who die by suicide.
- Sponsoring legislation to recruit more police officers.
Education
- Securing more than $140 million for capital improvements in local grammar schools
- Facilitating $40 million in upgrades for at Morgan Park High School
- Providing $30 million to expand local pre-K programming.
Economic Development
- Attracting numerous high quality businesses using public incentive programs.
- Partnering with the Chicago Park District to create the Morgan Park Sports Center.
- Spearheading streetscape improvements on 95th Street, 111th Street, and the 99th & Walden Parkway area.
- Raising more than $400,000 to support struggling small businesses during the global pandemic.
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