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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward

@patgilsenan.bsky.social
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Candidate for 32nd Ward Alderperson patrickfor32.com

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Chris @asmarcd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Just finished a Roscoe Village canvas for @patgilsenan.bsky.social and there's a lot of enthusiasm for change in the 32nd ward! More and more affordable housing, safer streets for all, and participatory budgeting. Couldn't be more excited!
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 30/09/2026
One of the most flippable wards this cycle is Ward 32. Please toss some coin to the pro-housing, pro-mobility candidate @patgilsenan.bsky.social for the end of the quarter!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Please consider giving to our independent people-powered campaign! We reject corporate PAC money and the pay-to-play politics of the past. That means your individual contribution is that much more important! Any donation helps!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thank you to all that made it out to Gallery Cabaret this past weekend for our fundraiser! As an independent campaign that rejects corporate pac money and rejects pay-to-play politics, community support makes all the difference. Didn't make it? There's still time to donate!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What a weekend! Thank you to incoming Cook County Commissioner Drake Warren, Jenny Schaffer and Sam Schoenburg of the 19th Police District Council, and Abundant Housing IL volunteers for joining our day of action yesterday! @drakefor10.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 27/09/2026
All the YIMBYs came to my neighborhood to knock doors for @patgilsenan.bsky.social!
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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Reminder! Join us this Sunday, 10 AM or 1 PM at Gross Park for a day of action with @drakefor10.bsky.social to get @patgilsenan.bsk.social on the ballot! Sign Up here: www.mobilize.us/friendsofpat...
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I'm very glad this is happening, but I'm also glad the Finance Committee took the time to look under the hood. Even with it being not as good as expected, I hope it is approved.
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
speaking of good chicago governance! the 32nd ward deserves a pro-housing pro-people leader come meet neighbors and @patgilsenan.bsky.social TODAY 6pm in Bucktown we promise good food and big ideas ping me for address
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Come on out to Gallery Cabaret this Saturday for our end of quarter fundraiser featuring live performances by local bands - tickets are free! "If you’ve ever listened to American Idiot on an ipod touch, this show is for you" - @jackriedy.com
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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Housing supply and tenant's rights go together like Old Style and Malört. The best housing policy out right now is BUILD. The best tenants rights policy out right now is mostly PRO. Aldermen and the Mayor should push both.
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Yesterday we officially hit our goal of 1,500 signatures, but we're not done yet! We have 4 more weeks of petition collecting, and we're going to keep knocking doors all the way until the election in February. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
chicago! if you're in or near the 32nd ward and want to synch with a genuine people's movement for better city government, come to a party this thursday! meet neighbors, make progressive community, food and fun, q & a with Patrick Gilsenan! 6pm near Damen+Armitage; ping me for address!
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 18/09/2026
100% success rate on collecting signatures with the stroller. Nobody turns you away when they see the joy of a baby! @patgilsenan.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
happy thursday chicago! one week from today: PARTY! meet neighbors, eat+drink, TALK TO PATRICK! the 32nd ward deserves better! housing, housing, housing! @patgilsenan.bsky.social is it! 9-24, 6pm, dm me for Bucktown blue line address socialize to organize!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What All over Chicago, folks are fighting for affordable and accessible housing, and it’s a core part of this campaign. Many thanks to the community for coming out, to @drakefor10.bsky.social for his support, and to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social and Southport Betty's for hosting!
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 16/09/2026
Love when the @abundanthousingil.bsky.social happy hour roadshow makes it to my neighborhood. Especially when it’s a fundraiser for @patgilsenan.bsky.social with @drakefor10.bsky.social!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Tonight!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Come join me tomorrow at Southport Betty's, hosted by AHIL and featuring my good friend @drakefor10.bsky.social!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
So anyway, I'm not a fan of either the municipal runoff system or school board's first past the post voting, we should have ranked choice voting.
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Four terms is a lot! Imagine how little his heart would have been in it after five or six terms.
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
chicago! PARTY! meet neighbors, eat+drink, TALK TO PATRICK! the 32nd ward deserves better! housing, housing, housing, transit, planning, and vision progressive, engaged @patgilsenan.bsky.social is it! thursday 9-24, 6pm, dm me for Bucktown blue line address socialize to organize!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The most common thing I hear knocking doors is that people want their alderperson to be more responsive, present, and accessible in the community. They expect more, and they deserve it. Here’s my vision for a more proactive, engaged 32nd Ward: www.patrickfor32.com/news-updates...
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A Proactive, Engaged Ward Office - Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward
32nd Ward neighbors feel in the dark and we deserve an Alderperson who seeks out and listens to residents.
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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our September housing happy hour is on Tuesday, Sept 15 — 6–8 PM on the patio at Southport Betty's. Come meet Patrick Gilsenan (32nd Ward candidate) and hear from Drake Warren. Free food, free RSVP, and we're fundraising for Patrick. RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Abundant Housing Illinois + Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward September Happy Hour and Fundraiser
Join Abundant Housing Illinois for our monthly happy hour on the patio at Southport Betty's — this month doubling as a fundraiser for Patrick Gilsenan,…
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 08/09/2026
Game recognize game
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
chicago urbanists, housing heads, transit wonks, activists, + PARTY LOVERS! come over, meet neighbors, eat+drink, TALK TO PATRICK! the 32nd ward deserves better! progressive, engaged @patgilsenan.bsky.social is it! thursday the 24th, 6pm-8pm, bucktown, dm me for address socialize to organize!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I'm proud to accept an endorsement from Drake Warren (@drakefor10.bsky.social)! Drake is a strong advocate for progressive policies that expand opportunity and make Chicago more affordable. I look forward to working with him to build a more affordable, inclusive, and forward-looking 32nd Ward.
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I want to bring Participatory Budgeting to the 32nd Ward of course, but in the meantime, the whole city can participate in the Grant Park vote!
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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 03/09/2026
FREE SHOW: 9/26 at Gallery Cabaret Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers, Microcosms, Péng Fundraising for @patgilsenan.bsky.social, progressive candidate in Chicago's 32nd ward secure.actblue.com/donate/rockt...
Poster for Rock the Ward event
supporting Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward Alderperson
Free Show! September 26 at Gallery Cabaret 8PM
Performances by Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers, Microcosms, Peng
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
it's a good night to be designing invites to a neighborhood party for @patgilsenan.bsky.social ! housing housing housing and more democracy in the 32nd ward bsky chicago urbanists, housing nerds, transit boosters dm me for details
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Bucktown Arts Fest's Dog Parade! We're a very dog friendly campaign - and thank you to all my volunteers this weekend!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
See you at 1! 🐐🎨📝
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 27/08/2026
The Divvys Within the City
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WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Chicago’s widespread use of tax increment finance districts caused property tax bills to increase significantly during the last 40 years, but did little to spur economic growth in the parts of the city that needed it most, according to a new study. to.wttw.com/46qlcH0
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TIF Districts Boosted Property Taxes but Failed to Spur Development in Blighted Neighborhoods: Report
Tax Increment Financing Districts “reinforced the city’s historic economic inequities instead of reducing them — and all of this happened with little transparency or accountability from city planning ...
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Come join us this weekend- especially on Saturday for our first day of action with @abundanthousingil.bsky.social! RSVP ON MOBILIZE (🔗 below) - see you there!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This was ways going to happen - the Alders thought they'd be unaccountable for the gimmicks they passed in their budget. Now that the praise for passing a historic, independent budget is over, it's the Mayor's budget again.
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Followed by Rocky Horror- damn, what a week
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I'm glad the budget gap won't lead to the layoffs, reduction in services, or missed advance pension payment that was feared. Nonetheless, this gap was predictable to anyone paying attention to the last budget, and must be prevented from happening again. www.patrickfor32.com/news-updates...
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Chicago is in a budget crisis - Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward
Scott Waguespack and the Corporate Caucus passed a fiscally irresponsible budget that hurt working families and lowered our credit rating.
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Listening to 9 to 5 on repeat for the foreseeable future
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I've talked to residents who say they feel in the dark about the Cortland Bridge construction. Some have said they reach out to neighboring alders' offices so they're not caught off guard by updates. All would benefit from monthly ward nights and community meetings here to listen to their concerns.
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Cortland Bridge Will Remain Closed For Years, Vexing Neighbors After New Problems Found
The bridge closed to cars last fall for a rehab project slated for completion in 2027. Now, the city says it doesn't know when it will reopen as residents and alderpeople demand answers.
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Molly Fleck @mollyfleck.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Cortland Street Bridge nightmare has no end in sight. The bridge has already been closed for close to a year, and the city is going back to the drawing board. At least they'll reopen the bike lanes in the meantime, but what an embarrassing mess for CDOT.
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SideStreets @sidestreets.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Completing a Better Streets for Buses project on Western Avenue, according to CMAP's 2026 project benefits appendix, would increase ridership by a number greater than the Orange, Pink, or Green-Lake branches of the L. If we do Western and Pulaski, it would exceed the Brown line's ridership.
Table 3.8: Change in average weekday transit trips and change in transit travel speed, regionwide

Brown Line Modernization
Green Line Modernization
Forest Park Reconstruction
Ashland BRT
Western Ave Bus Priority
Pulaski Rd Bus Priority
Garfield Blvd Bus Priority
Fullerton Ave Bus Priority
Cottage Grove Ave Bus Priority
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
You'll never guess which side of the divide Scott Waguespack finds himself on
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Jeremy Glover @jgrantglover.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Has the refugee crisis + Operation Midway Blitz triggered a bizarro political realignment in Chicago? I feel like we're seeing this split more and more often (Progressive North Side + Latino caucus vs. centrist white + Black caucus).
Map showing "ICE Out" pledge signers as of 8/17/2026
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David Teeghman 🇵🇸 🌏🚴🏻🌹 @teeghman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
👀
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 17/08/2026
I’m excited that my alderman will face an opponent for the first time in a decade. Our ward has the conditions to be one of the best in the city for new development to pencil. But Waguespack sees new neighbors as a negative externality. Patrick has a positive vision on housing and mobility!
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I'm proud to accept an endorsement from Abundant Housing Illinois! The shortage of housing in the 32nd Ward affects not only our neighborhoods but the whole city- we must build more housing to lower rents and make Chicago affordable for all, not just the rich.
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Life comes at you fast www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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Protect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 14/08/2026
it’s pretty cool that “big tent urbanism” is politically popular in Chicago We had a summer party and 7 incumbents and 7 challengers (mostly for different wards than the incumbent) showed up
Photo of the attendees in the event space
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Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward @patgilsenan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
These alders are causing the problems they purport to solve. They used VGTs to expand gambling as a budget gimmick, which didn't amount to any revenue. Now that gimmick put the city in a contract dispute that is actively holding up union jobs and investments, and creating costly litigation risk.
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