Commissioner Alma Anaya

01/17/2026

Trump and Republicans have been clear about hurting the working-class people of Chicago. Not only have they defunded healthcare, flooded our streets with ICE agents to attack community members, waged war on not-for-profits, begun dismantling the Education Department, and are slashing $12 billion from public education, but now they have set their eyes on attacking . This new stunt is a clear attempt to silence and attack our labor movement, and we will not accept it.

11/14/2025

Yesterday, I had the honor of standing alongside Dr. Patty Garcia as she launched her campaign for Congress. For years, I’ve had the privilege of working with Patty through both the everyday challenges and the most urgent crises our communities have faced.

Patty brings the kind of leadership Congress urgently needs—and the kind of partnership every level of government hopes for. She understands complexity, acts with urgency, and approaches every issue with sharp insight and unwavering compassion. Patty doesn’t just fight for us—she fights with us. And time and again, she delivers real results. She does it all guided not by ego, but by a deep commitment to the people who need it most.

That’s who Patty is. That’s who she has always been.
And I have no doubt she will make us proud in Congress!

10/21/2024

🚨 EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN 🚨

Don’t forget to vote for Yesenia López for Chicago School Board & Felix for District 8!

Early Voting has begun in all 50 wards 🗳️

➡️ Vote for Yesenia Lopez #101 for District 7 Elected School Board!

Key Priorities for Yesenia ⤵️
✏️Equitable School Funding: Ensuring that all schools, especially in underserved communities, have the resources they need to succeed.

✏️Student Achievement: Expanding access to bilingual programs, special education services, and mental health resources to ensure every student has the tools to reach their full potential.

✏️Safe Schools: Advocating for holistic safety measures, including increased mental health support and community engagement.

03/19/2024

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You still have time to cast your vote in this very important election. Go to https://chicagoelections.gov/ to find your polling location.

10/16/2023

Such a heartbreaking tragedy. My deepest condolences to all those mourning. Praying for peace and unity.

I am devastated by the news of the murder of six-year-old Palestinian-American, Wadea Al-Fayoume, who was stabbed to death 26 times in Plainfield, Illinois. I pray for the recovery of his mother, Hanaan Shahin, who is in serious condition.

Let’s not sugarcoat it: this hate crime is a result of the dehumanizing, one-sided media coverage of Palestinians and irresponsible statements from elected officials. Israeli spokespeople have been using genocidal language about Palestinians on news channels every day for the past week. The Israeli military has killed over 2,600 Palestinians in the last week, including more than 700 children, and the numbers increase by the hour. In that same time, over a million Palestinians in Gaza were ordered out of their homes by Israel overnight, with literally nowhere to go.

The rampant dehumanizing of Palestinians has now led to this horrific murder. We can and must do better than this. I call on President Biden, elected officials, and all people of good conscience to condemn this heinous killing and to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza so that no more of our children are killed here in Illinois or in Palestine and Israel.

07/27/2023

The National Association of Hispanic County Officials - NAHCO condemns the actions taken against migrants at the Texas-Mexico Border. Here is our full statement:

07/27/2023

Last week, I attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference. The conference brings county electeds from across the country to learn and share policy initiatives to better the lives of our constituents. Cook County continues to be a leader nationally and was recognized for our Promise Guaranteed Income Program.

I am happy to announce that I was elected to become an officer of the National Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO) bringing Midwest representation to the board!

05/06/2023

03/01/2023