Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Honoring Harold Washington on his 100th birthday

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Harold Washington on what would have been his 100th birthday. As Chicago’s first Black Mayor, he boldly challenged the status quo by demanding equity for all residents, and set Chicago on the path to becoming the great city it is today. …

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April 12, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Help is on the way for Chicago drivers

Hi John, For many Chicagoans, the last two years have been exceedingly difficult – especially for our most vulnerable residents. Now, as the cost of gas continues to soar, our disadvantaged residents are carrying a significant financial burden. That's why Mayor Lightfoot recentl…

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April 11, 2022 at 11:16 PM

Trump supporter jumps in the race for Mayor

John, We've been alerted to a new opponent who has announced their campaign for Mayor of Chicago with the intention of pouring a staggering $5 million into their own campaign fund. This person also has a long track record of supporting far-right Republicans like Donald Trump and …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 9:21 PM

History in the making

  John, Yesterday, history was made as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to be confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Just a few hours ago, I was proud and excited to be among one of the first to congratulate Judge Jackson in person at a …

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April 7, 2022 at 2:16 PM

New opponent alert 🚨

  We knew there was a long list of potential opponents being recruited to run against Mayor Lightfoot, but we now have a new name officially in the race for Chicago Mayor. An Alderman on the Chicago City Council, this new candidate has a brazen history of slandering Chicago on Fo…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Thank you, John

Hi John, I owe you my thanks. I know my team sent you a ton of emails over the past week, but it was only because yesterday's deadline was really important for us.  Tomorrow marks 3 years since we won the runoff election for Chicago Mayor. Over these last three years, I have bee…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 8:02 PM

What Mayor Lightfoot has been up to (in pictures 📸)

Hi John, With a MAJOR quarterly fundraising deadline on Thursday, we wanted to take a moment to show you what Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has been up to for the first part of the year! Check out our pictures below and then chip in $5, $15, or $25 to her campaign so she can keep maki…

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  LightfootForChicago.com · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 5:21 PM

The single BEST thing you can do for our campaign is...

... to set up a recurring donation! Why is that? Well, since we can depend on your small monthly contribution each month, our campaign will be able to better allocate when and how we spend those resources. And an accurate, dependable budget is a MAJOR asset in any campaign (including ours…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 4:07 PM

We should've known this was coming...

If local reporters are right, there's a long list of potential opponents being recruited to run against Mayor Lightfoot. The political machine is doing everything in its power to weaken our movement. We've seen the articles; we know that basically anyone with a pulse is being floated i…

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March 24, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Help prove no contribution is too small

John,   One of our most important fundraising deadlines of the year is just one week away.    It's critical that we meet our fundraising goal so that when the time comes, opponents are going against a movement, not just a moment.     To ensure accountability, every political camp…

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  LightfootForChicago.com · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Hearing directly from residents about crime

On Saturday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot held a town hall in Chicago's West Side to provide residents with the opportunity to ask questions, share feedback and inform the City's violence prevention strategy. Violence, as Mayor Lightfoot put it, "is an expression of poverty" and our West and …

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March 21, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Fighting climate change with historic investments

John,   Climate change is here, and without rapid action Chicago will continue to experience more extreme heat, heavier, more damaging rainstorms, growing flood risks, and more. That's why Mayor Lori Lightfoot is meeting this moment with environmental experts and city leaders to propose…

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March 18, 2022 at 3:56 PM

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's story (in pictures 📸)

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's story began 350 miles west of Chicago in the small city of Massillon, Ohio We have a FUNDRAISING DEADLINE in two weeks... Will you chip in $5 right now?  Mayor Lori Lightfoot's story began 350 miles east of Chicago in the small town of Massillon, Ohio, where her m…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 11:20 PM

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

  Hi John,   It's St. Patrick's Day, which happens to be one of my favorite days of the year here in Chicago!   Between dying the Chicago River green and our St. Patrick's Day parades, we sure know how to celebrate. I'm always honored to be Mayor of this great city, but it feels particularl…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

March 14, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Keeping CTA Riders Safe

  John, Since the moment she took office, public safety has always been of the utmost importance for Mayor Lori Lightfoot. She introduced the city’s first-ever strategic plan to address gender-based violence and human trafficking, and Mayor Lightfoot has helped to ensure Chicago's carjacking …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

March 5, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Standing up for transgender youth

  Like you, I am outraged by the unacceptable developments in Texas that are targeting transgender and gender nonconforming children. Let’s be clear. Their leaders have failed them. Children should never be subjected to cruel legislation that will have a lasting impact on their personal lives…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Happy Birthday Chicago! 🎉

  John,   Today marks Chicago's 185th birthday!      Team Lightfoot is honored to work every day with Mayor Lori Lightfoot to help build a Chicago that every resident is proud to call home.   Will you help us celebrate Chicago's big day by chipping in?     Thank you,     — …

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  LightfootForChicago.com · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 9:02 PM

we'll get straight to the point

  Hello John,   Before we ask you to chip in, we want to thank you for all that you do.   However, we just took a look at our fundraising numbers and we've got some good news and some not so good news for you.   The good news: We've met each of the fundraising goals we've previously se…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 5:02 PM

This time tomorrow...

    Before we reach our February fundraising deadline, I wanted to quickly reach out.   Tomorrow at midnight, we face our second critical fundraising deadline of the year. The most important thing we can do is post a strong grassroots fundraising number.   Our opponents are gearing up an…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 12:25 AM

2022 is no match for Mayor Lightfoot

  We're only two months into the year, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot has already made some pretty impressive strides!    Here are just a few of the things she's accomplished this year...     We're ready to keep this momentum going for the rest of the year, but first we need to hit our Februa…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Lifting the mask mandate

  Hello John,   Since day one of the pandemic, I have been committed to following the science and trusting public health professionals when it comes to COVID-19 decisions. That is why I am confident in our decision to lift Chicago's mask and vaccine requirements for certain public spaces st…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 9:30 PM

More than your run-of-the-mill deadline

  Did you know that our February end-of-month fundraising deadline also marks one year until Chicagoans head to the polls?!   With so much still on the line, we really, really want to reach our monthly fundraising goal and you can help us get there, John.   Will you chip in $1, $10, or $10…

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  LightfootForChicago.com · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM

tackling the rise of domestic violence in Chicago

    John,    Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home – no matter their circumstances, income, or gender identity. That's why Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city’s first-ever strategic plan to address gender-based violence and human trafficking.     The life-saving services…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 12:45 AM

The GOP continues to insult Chicago

    John,    Our campaign is no stranger to unwarranted criticisms from the right. However, when certain GOP candidates are committed to insulting Chicago and drawing unfair comparisons in order to selfishly boost their regressive agenda, we are compelled to speak out.    From comparing Ch…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The first Black woman on the Supreme Court

    John,    With Justice Stephen Breyer planning to retire from the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of the current term, President Biden now has the opportunity to fulfill his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court of the United States.   There are a number …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Abortion is under attack

    John, our fight for reproductive rights is far from over.   The Supreme Court is now stacked with conservative judges who have been biding their time for years to roll back the protections granted by Roe v. Wade.   Thankfully, abortion rights were firmly enshrined in Illinois law in 20…

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  LightfootForChicago.com · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 11:05 PM

ICYMI: Mayor Lightfoot on MSNBC

    John, were you able to catch Mayor Lori Lightfoot's recent interview on MSNBC's Sunday Show?   If not, take a moment to watch Mayor Lightfoot discuss how her administration is bringing every aspect of city government together to not only tackle the recent rise in violent crime, but also …

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February 1, 2022 at 12:46 AM

Deadline: Don't miss

    Once again, we find ourselves at the end of the month. But this is not just any other deadline, John.    Tonight is our first fundraising deadline of the year. This number will gauge the strength of our grassroots network and set the tone for this campaign.   That's why our goal is t…

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January 30, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Modernizing our Red and Purple lines ❤️💜

  It’s Infrastructure Week in Chicago, and great things are happening.   On Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was proud to announce the completion of the Red-Purple Bypass, CTA's first new, permanent track on the 'L' in nearly three decades  🎉   The best part? This is only STEP ONE of the $2.1 b…

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January 28, 2022 at 9:35 PM

we hit the ground running

   John,   Team Lightfoot has certainly hit the ground running in 2022.   We are proud to say that this year's City budget is the most progressive in Chicago's history. The mayor’s roadmap will help Chicago recover from the pandemic by focusing on equity and investments in our communities…

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January 24, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Thinking 6 steps ahead...

  Hi John,   One week from today, we have our first major fundraising deadline of 2022. This deadline will help us set the tone for the rest of the year.   Can we count on you to chip in $5, $10, or $25 right now, so we can start the year off in the strongest place possible?   We're just …

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  Team Lightoot · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Tackling street violence

  John,   Mayor Lori Lightfoot understands that in order to address violent crimes, we need to work together by forging partnerships that are both broad and deep.   That's why Mayor Lightfoot continues to use every tool at her disposal to invest in our neighborhoods in order to increase sa…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Thank you

  John,   On behalf of everyone at Team Lightfoot, I want to thank you for all that you do for our campaign.    2021 was a year of recovery and investments. Take a look at just a few of our biggest accomplishments from last year:     We also celebrated the two-year annive…

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January 17, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Honoring Dr. King

    John,   Dr. Martin Luther King challenged us to fully live up to the democratic values our country was founded upon.   He maintained an unshakeable faith in this country and its people: that we could rise above hate to form a "beloved community" rooted in equality and justice for all.…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

January 13, 2022 at 7:11 PM

Chicago students are back in school

    John,   We are pleased that after a difficult few days, Chicago kids are back in the classroom.   Amid recent disruptions to in-person learning, Mayor Lori Lightfoot worked hard to reach a science-based solution that ensures safety and stability for our school communities. Thankfully, …

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  LightfootForChicago.com · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Can you help?

  With the new year just days away, we’re quickly approaching our most important deadline yet.    Our goal is to increase the number of donors, the number of contributions, and the amount raised, all before our Dec 31st deadline. In the midst of the holidays, we're worried about our fundraisi…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

December 26, 2021 at 7:01 PM

5 DAYS LEFT

  We have just five days before our most critical fundraising deadline of the year.    Can we count on you to make a contribution and help us start 2022 on the strongest foundation possible?     We know, you’ve heard this before. But we'll tell you something about fundraising in December…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

December 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM

All the best this holiday season,

      This is a cherished time of year to spend with friends and family, so I'll keep this brief —   John, thank you for your support throughout this past year. It's meant so much to me and my team.   However you choose to celebrate, everyone at Team Lightfoot is wishing you a happy an…

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December 21, 2021 at 5:03 PM

$1 billion in affordable housing

  Earlier this month, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a $1 billion investment in affordable housing — the largest investment in our city's history.   Creating affordable places to live is about more than just putting a roof over people's heads. Safe and reliable housing is an essential anchor …

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 7:02 PM

We only have two weeks

    Two weeks from today, we'll be faced with our most important fundraising deadline of the year.     For better or worse, people are paying attention to our campaign – our public fundraising reports, in particular. We need be prepared for all of the challenges and opportunities ahead b…

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December 16, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Support Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia

  John,   Next year, Stacey Abrams will face off against Brian Kemp – the same guy who enacted voter suppression laws to restrict access to the ballot box and disenfranchise voters across the state. He even made it a crime to hand out food or water to anyone waiting in line to vote!   Just …

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December 10, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Protecting the right to abortion care

  John,     Following the Supreme Court's recent hearing of a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks, we want to hear from you on the status of Roe v. Wade.   Further limiting access to safe and legal abortion would disproportionately endanger the health and well being of Black…

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December 6, 2021 at 8:31 PM

This guy is bad news

  John,   We've been alerted to a potential new opponent: John Catanzara; a Trump supporter with a long, troubling history of hateful remarks who now claims he's going to run for mayor.   This guy is bad news. But don't just take our word for it -- here are a few of the credentials you won’…

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December 5, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Comparing Chicago to Afghanistan?

  John,   Our campaign is no stranger to unwarranted criticisms from the right. However, there's one GOP candidate in particular whose comments are too ridiculous to ignore.   This candidate was recently filmed on national television comparing our great city of Chicago to the tragedies of A…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Mental health and public safety

  John,   Even before the devastating impacts of the pandemic, too many Chicagoans were struggling with access to high-quality, affordable mental health care. That's why in our first two budgets we tripled the amount of funding for mental health resources and created a city-wide community-bas…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 11:15 PM

Can Mayor Lori Lightfoot count on your support?

  John,   With just one month left in 2021, it's time to ramp up our fundraising operation for 2022.   We know you're giving as much as you can, as often as you can, to the campaigns you support – like ours! Mayor Lori Lightfoot is standing up for working families and leading Chicago toward…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

November 26, 2021 at 6:31 AM

Happy Thanksgiving

    Hello John,     In honor of Thanksgiving, I want you to know how thankful I am for your support.     While this past year has been difficult for so many, we are starting the holiday season with our best foot forward. Earlier this month, we set a goal of reaching 77% of Chicagoans wi…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

November 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Two years of INVEST

  John,   When I ran for Mayor, I promised we would reverse a decades-long trend of disinvestment in our neighborhoods, particularly on our South and West Sides. Over the last two years, we have used the power of city government to do just that.   I am proud to be celebrating the two-year …

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November 16, 2021 at 3:46 PM

A win for President Biden and Chicago

  John,   Yesterday, I was proud to join President Biden for the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).   The IIJA will invest $1.2 trillion in our nation's infrastructure and bring billions of dollars to Chicago for roads, bridges, public transit and preparing for …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 4:52 PM

We must do more—together

John,   As we are all painfully aware, our city is facing major challenges around gun and gang violence. This problem is not unique to Chicago as cities all over the country, large and medium-sized, are experiencing a level of pandemic-related violence that none of us have seen in years. It …

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