West Side GOP Club

08/18/2025

The ever-elusive $1 billion shortfall the city has been chasing for years…

Statement on Chicago Public Schools $1 Billion Short-Term Loan

Chicago’s public schools are once again on the brink, forced to take a short-term $1 billion loan to cover immediate expenses — a stark reminder of the city’s decades-long pattern of fiscal mismanagement and poor leadership. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has done nothing to address the systemic failures that have brought CPS to this point. Instead of implementing meaningful reforms, Johnson continues to rely on short-term band-aids, putting the financial burden squarely on hardworking taxpayers while ignoring long-term consequences.

“Chicago families deserve better than temporary fixes and empty promises,” said Cook County Chairman Aaron Del Mar. “Mayor Johnson’s reckless approach continues to jeopardize our schools, students, and taxpayers. It’s past time for real accountability and leadership.”

Chicago families are paying the price for decades of reckless spending, bloated bureaucracy, and skyrocketing pension obligations that continue to drain the school system. Johnson’s soft-on-spending, anti-accountability approach ensures that CPS remains trapped in a cycle of crisis after crisis, unable to provide students with the quality education they deserve. Temporary loans like this may stave off immediate collapse, but they do nothing to solve the structural inefficiencies and fiscal irresponsibility that threaten the future of Chicago’s children.

Aaron Del Mar added, “Short-term loans aren’t leadership — they’re kicking the can down the road. Chicago students and families need a mayor who will fix the underlying problems, not paper over them with borrowed money.”

It’s time for bold, competent leadership that prioritizes real reform, financial discipline, and accountability, rather than empty political rhetoric and short-term fixes. Chicago deserves a mayor who will stop papering over failures and start putting students and taxpayers first.

04/28/2025

Excited to see Aaron Del Mar stepping in as the new Cook County GOP Chairman. His focus on cutting through the noise and getting back to basics is exactly what we need. Aaron’s track record of leadership and community involvement gives me hope that real, positive change is coming. Looking forward to seeing the energy and fresh direction he’s bringing to the party!

Longtime Republican figure Aaron Del Mar was elected chairman of the Cook County Republican Party on April 23 with over 85% of the vote in a contested election held at Moretti's in Baker’s Hall on Tuesday, April 22.

03/21/2025

Setting the Record Straight: What Closing the Department of Education Does Not Mean

There’s been a lot of confusion surrounding the executive order to close the Department of Education, so let’s clear things up:

✅ Special Education Funding (IDEA) Stays – The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures funding for special education. This law is separate from the Department of Education and will not disappear.

✅ Pell Grants & Student Loans Continue – The federal government will still administer Pell Grants and student loans. These programs existed before the Department of Education and will remain intact.

✅ Civil Rights Protections Remain in Place – Student civil rights protections under laws like Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will continue to be enforced, just under different agencies.

✅ Support for Low-Income Students Will Not End – Funding for programs like Title I (which helps disadvantaged schools) can be managed at the state level without federal bureaucracy.

The goal of this change is to return decision-making to states and local communities while ensuring educational funding and protections remain in place. Don’t fall for misinformation—facts matter!

02/28/2025

People often desire peace without conflict and strength without struggle. They equate direct leadership with chaos or destruction, yet history teaches us the opposite—strong leaders bring stability.

This administration is not only confronting internal inefficiencies and waste but also addressing the external forces and nations that have exploited us for far too long. As these efforts unfold, many feel uneasy because the reality being exposed is both unsettling and, at times, difficult to believe.

Some of those who claimed to act in the best interest of the American people have, in truth, taken advantage of us. Coming to terms with this will take time. Initially, many will dismiss these revelations as too outrageous to be true. But as more light is shed on these matters, and as the evidence becomes undeniable, we will eventually recognize that the difficult and sometimes uncomfortable actions taken by this administration were necessary for genuine reform.

02/24/2025

Historic First: Kash Patel Becomes First Ethnic Minority FBI Director

History has been made as Kash Patel is officially sworn in as the first ethnic minority to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). As an Indian-American, Patel’s appointment marks a significant milestone in the agency’s history, reflecting the growing diversity in leadership roles across the federal government.

With a career spanning national security, law enforcement, and intelligence, Patel brings a unique background to the role. His appointment underscores the increasing representation of diverse communities in key positions of public service.

As the new FBI Director, Patel will oversee one of the nation’s most critical law enforcement agencies at a pivotal time. His leadership will shape the future of federal investigations and national security efforts.

Regardless of political perspectives, this is a notable moment in American history—one that reflects the nation’s progress toward broader representation in high-ranking government positions.

04/07/2023

You don't have to be a Republican, but you cannot be a Democrat!

02/10/2023

09/27/2022

Get out and vote on November 8th. You have options now.

Cook County Needs Leaders, not Democrat Party Bosses. On November 8, 2022 the residents of Cook County have a choice — a continuation of the failed leftist p...

09/16/2022