YES, WE WILL!

I’ve never really been into politics, because I always thought it was a bit of a hopeless matter. I had never had the chance of actually getting to know a candidate. The whole thing just seemed so distant.

Then I moved to Logan Square and this lady called Kath Duffy - who founded beloved food-coop Dill Pickle – invited me to come meet Will Guzzardi, who is currently running for state rep of 39th district. Coming from Kath, a very conscious and community-oriented person, I felt like maybe it was worth going. And it was.

Will seems to be a very humble, hard-working person, who doesn’t have all the answers but is genuinely trying to make this a better place to live. Fun fact: he currently doesn't own a car, but bikes everywhere. Closing schools is not on his agenda; he was a leader in the fight to keep Brentano Elementary open. Will says that education and health programs can’t keep being cut. He thinks taxes FOR THE 1% - who proportionally pay a lot less than most of us – should be raised so that these essential expenses can fit into the budget.  To me, this completely makes sense.

Even though I can’t vote yet – I’m a permanent resident, but still not an American Citizen – I decided to help Will in his endeavor to actually do what a respectable politician should ALWAYS do: care for the general good of his community, NOT for the private interests of a select group.

If you live in the 39^th district, which includes Logan Square, Belmont-Cragin, Avondale and Hermosa (see map here), I urge you to get familiar with Will’s platform here and make your voice heard by voting March next year.

Will is having his winter fundraiser this Wednesday December 4^th, and you’re invited. More info here.

Read more about Will Guzzardi on the Logansquarist and DNAinfo. Follow Will @willguzzardi.

If you are a blogger living in the 39th district and would like to help Will's campaign, feel free to contact me at chicagolooks@gmail.com. 

And... YES, WE WILL!