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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Yesterday was National Pierogi Day! A Szostak Family favorite tradition: my mother-in-law’s Pierogi recipe full of love, family and tradition. 🥟

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A White Sox Blackout game brings aura few ballparks can match. That’s how we do the postseason on the South Side. One more win. Let’s do this!

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Chicago's pensions are only 28% funded. Every payment we skip explodes our debt. Here's my 3-step fix: consolidate the four pension funds, establish a revenue lockbox to guarantee annual payments, and launch a voluntary buyout program. I want to save our pensions. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Chicago went from 52,000 active business licenses in 2017 to under 45,000 by 2025. That's a 15% drop. City Hall is pricing business owners out of our City. As mayor, I'll give business owners more reason to stay here and grow here. That’s an imperative to solve Chicago’s financial crisis. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Chicago votes for its next mayor on February 23, 2027. Our momentum is building. We need you. Volunteer, host a meet and greet, or donate at susanaforchicago.com/join. Our City is worth fighting for. I’m all in Chicago. #chicago #mayor #susanaforchicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Here’s where I was this week: 👩🏻‍🍳 Cooked and served dinner at LPCS Homeless Shelter. 🎉 Celebrated the CTA’s 79th birthday by announcing my transit plan. 🏆 And attended the DuSable Museum Legacy Awards, honoring black history. This is what showing up looks like. I’m ALL IN Chicago!

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The CTA moves millions of Chicagoans every single day. But right now, it's not working the way it should. Today, on the CTA's birthday, I released my public transit plan - because as Mayor, I'll take clean, safe, and reliable transit from the Wish List to the To-Do List. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My Public Transit Plan is designed to transform our public transit system, address our fiscal deficit, improve public safety, and restore confidence in City Hall. As Mayor, I will move safe, clean and reliable public transit from the Wish List to the To-Do List. #chicago #susanaforchicago #mayor

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You wouldn't hire a cashier to do your surgery or an accountant to do your plumbing - so why elect someone with zero financial experience to run Chicago's finances? Chicago needs a financial expert in government who can turn around the city’s finances. That's me. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Chicago's pensions are doing worse than Detroit when they filed for bankruptcy in 2013. Detroit's pensions were between 60 and 80% funded when they filed for bankruptcy in 2013. Chicago’s pension funds are at 28%. As mayor, I'll work to save our workers’ pensions before it’s too late.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Chicago is lagging BEHIND peer cities on crime. As mayor, I won't hide behind cherry picked statistics and I won't stop until every Chicagoan in every neighborhood feels safer. Chicago deserves the truth and a plan to fix it.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Chicago’s pension funds are only 28% funded. The national average is 82%. Chicago is facing a generational financial crisis & if the market drops - Chicago might not survive. There’s only one candidate in this race with a proven track record of financial turnaround It’s me, & I’m ALL IN Chicago.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Chicago is facing its own financial crisis. There’s only one candidate in this race who has actually managed a major financial crisis and led a historic turnaround. It’s me. And I’m ALL IN Chicago. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Here’s why rent keeps rising. It takes 3 to 4 years just to start building affordable housing in Chicago. That’s nearly triple the national baseline. As Mayor, I'll slash the red tape, fast-track permits, and build more housing for less money. That's how we bring rents down.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I was honored to attend the Brotherhood for the Fallen Blue Tie Gala last night. It was a powerful evening recognizing the sacrifice of our fallen officers and the families they left behind. May they rest in peace and God wrap their families in His warm embrace. 🙏

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yesterday, CPD officer Nelson Crespo made his first public appearance at his fundraiser since being injured in the line of duty. It was an honor to be able to guest bartend for his fundraiser and be able to help out the Crespo family in any way I could. If you can, please donate 🙏

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Something is stirring in Chicago's creator scene. Enjoyed spending time with some of the most established, talented and emerging creators in the City last night and it reinforced what I see and know - that we have amazing TALENT in our city! #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today is Mexico's Independence Day. As the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, a proud American and a proud Chicagoan, I know what it means when a city takes a chance on your family. That's why I'm ALL IN for Chicago.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Dick Bigger Jr - one of my favorite Illinoisans with a heart as large as his personality. If you love Dick as much as I do, join me in wishing him the very best birthday ever! 🩷😁🥳

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, a proud American, and a proud Chicagoan, it felt amazing to celebrate in the Chicago neighborhood where I took my As Mayor, I’ll make sure every community is celebrated as we are one big beautiful city. Happy Mexican Independence Day. ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A statement from Susana Mendoza, candidate for mayor of Chicago. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It’s easy to feel safe when you have the biggest security detail ever for a Mayor of Chicago. Mayor Johnson has 150 officers protecting him while Chicago is short over 1,000 cops. We need to put more police on the streets where they belong - protecting you. As your Mayor, I will do that on Day 1.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today I visited one of my favorite families in Chicago - the Moy family, at their family picnic. Families like theirs inspire me because of the hard work and sacrifice it takes to plant roots in this city. These communities deserve a Mayor who will show up for them and that’s exactly what I'll do.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

By Chicago is flooded with talent like this and one of the biggest reasons I'm running for Mayor is to find and champion innovators like Sapna. Let's go! 🌟 #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fun night at the Democratic Party of Illinois Annual Gala at Navy Pier tonight. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I cheered on the Chicago Fire as they took on Inter Miami at Soldier Field last night. Amazing to see Lewandowski vs Messi in Chicago! Nothing like soccer under the lights in our great city. ⚽🔥 Let's go Chicago!! @chicagofire.bsky.social #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Street takeovers terrorized Chicago neighborhoods this Labor Day weekend. As Mayor, the lawlessness ends on day one. You can run, but you cannot hide. Accountability is coming #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Loved spending time at the Taste of Polonia festival this weekend - live music, incredible Polish cuisine, and a community that knows how to celebrate its culture. Chicago's neighborhoods are what make this city world class. 🇵🇱 #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Proud to march in the Chicago Labor Day Parade today. Chicago's strength has always come from its working families - the union members, the tradespeople, the essential workers who show up no matter what. As Mayor, I'll bring back the construction cranes and jobs that come with them. 🏗️ ⚒️👷🏻‍♀️

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Congratulations to Deepti Sui on the grand opening of her new wellness center on Lincoln Ave! Small businesses make our city THRIVE. I’m wishing Deepti nothing but success. Go and support her 🎉

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When I think about our schools, I don't start with politics. I start with my son. I'm a CPS mom, and I want the same opportunities for every CPS student that I want for him. As we start this new school year, our focus should be on students and the real results that will shape their future.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Chicago made history last weekend. 🥃 Jeppson’s Malört and Recess in the West Loop hosted an event breaking the world record for the largest group of people taking a shot of Malört at the same time. I was there serving shots and cheering on! This city can do amazing things when we come together.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In Illinois we just earned our 12th credit upgrade! Chicago's credit is sitting just above junk bond status. City Hall has lost the confidence of the rating agencies. That changes with my leadership. I've already proven I can do this as Comptroller, and as mayor, Chicago is next. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I spent time with Bridgeport residents as our listening tour reached the 11th Ward. I couldn’t agree with them more. They deserve more dialogue, transparency and RESPECT. I will be coming back often and following this very closely. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🥃 Helped set a world record for the largest simultaneous Malört shot - and guest bartended at the Shotskii station at Recess in the West Loop to benefit Ravenswood Community Services. The Malört the merrier. #Malort #Chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

So glad to see the incredible Pam Morris-Walton: WVON radio legend and one of Chicago's strongest, celebrating life 10 years post-heart transplant. ❤️🙏 #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Credit upgrades attract more investment and jobs to our state. This 11th credit upgrade is another proof point that I am the only candidate in the race for mayor who has the skills, experience and results to lead the turnaround our city desperately needs and certainly deserves. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I’m wishing all of our CPS students, including my son, an amazing and safe first day back to school! #mom #cps #school #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

As Mayor, the credit upgrades are going to be just as beautiful as this pour. #chicago #mayor #politics #susanaforchicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Bittersweet doesn’t begin to cover it. This was my last time addressing this group as your Comptroller. I’m going all the way to that last day in January making sure our fiscal ship keeps moving in the right direction. Thank you all for being the wind beneath my wings. 🙏 #ILDEMDAY #mayor

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I enjoyed collecting petition signatures at the Little Italy Festival on Taylor Street this weekend and I met some amazing supporters! I had some great food, met great people, and enjoyed being in a neighborhood that knows how to celebrate its roots. 🇮🇹 #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Spent the afternoon celebrity bartending at the Crosstown Classic bar crawl in Wrigleyville. Cubs vs. Sox⚾🍺 Follow me to stay posted on our campaign’s next event and sign up to volunteer (link in bio!) #chicagogram #wrigleyville #thingstodoinchicago #barcrawl #mayor

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join me at the Crosstown Classic bar crawl in Wrigleyville this afternoon, where I'm celebrity bartending! Huge thanks to Kincades Wrigley, Moe’s Cantina, Old Crow Smokehouse, and Stolen Saddle for hosting me! IG: kincadeswrigley IG: moescantina IG: oldcrowsmokehouse IG: stolensaddlechi #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Too many times over the last decade, our justice system has forgotten to prioritize and protect the victims of crime. As Mayor of Chicago, I will fight to reform the SAFE-T ACT and restore common sense to our justice system. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Chicago's credit rating is low, and what we need is leadership with a successful track record in finance. As Comptroller, I've earned Illinois 10 credit upgrades on my watch. I'll do it again for Chicago. #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This race is about whether you can pay your bills. About whether you feel safe walking out your door. And whether we can restore confidence in this city again. I’m ready to be Mayor for all of Chicago and I’m ALL IN. #chicago #mayor

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Chicago is short more than 1,000 cops. Officers working 20 hours a day, 20 days in a row. When you call 9-1-1, help might not come fast enough. As mayor, I'll fill police vacancies, make people want to become officers again, and restore trust between the police and the communities they serve.

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It was an absolute honor to march in the Bud Billiken Parade - 97 years of celebrating Chicago's youth and this incredible community. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who showed up to march with me. Join our team and next parade! Volunteer at susanaforchicago.com! #chicago

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

As Mayor, I won't hide behind statistics. Chicago deserves honest leadership. Join the campaign! Volunteer at susanaforchicago.com/join

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Susana A. Mendoza @susanamendoza10.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The race is crowded - but there’s only one candidate who has managed financial crises, has a proven record on public safety, and has earned credit upgrades. I’ve done it. And I’m ready to do it for Chicago. Join the campaign: Volunteer at susanaforchicago.com/join #chicago

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