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What We’re Fighting For
Education for All.
Sustainable Community School expansion.
Support for teachers and fully funded classrooms.
Every child deserves a high-quality public education, no matter their ZIP code or native language. Guadalupe will fight for fully funded neighborhood schools, expansion of Sustainable Community Schools, fair teacher pay, smaller class sizes, and bilingual education that uplifts students and respects their culture. As a 20-year union educator, Guadalupe understands that when we invest in schools, we invest in the future.
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Served on Local School Councils to ensure parents, educators, and community voices shape school decisions
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Advocates for restorative practices and trauma informed classrooms to support student wellness
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Active member of school based rapid response teams that protect students and families during crises
Labor Support.
Union Growth and Worker Power.
Public Dollars Strengthening Public Institutions.
Lupe believes strong unions create strong communities. She supports living wages, safe working conditions, and policies that protect workers from exploitation and retaliation. As a twenty year union educator, she knows firsthand how collective action transforms classrooms, workplaces, and communities.
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Chicago Teachers Union member for 20 years
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Served as a Union Delegate
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Voting member of the Illinois Federation of Teachers
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Spoke in front of the Board of Education demanding tuition reimbursement for educators to earn bilingual endorsements
Immigrant Justice.
Pathways to citizenship, dignity, and protection for every family.
Our communities deserve policies rooted in compassion, not criminalization. Guadalupe is committed to advancing protections for immigrant families, expanding access to legal support, and ensuring that no one lives in fear due to their immigration status. From championing work permits and driver's licenses for undocumented residents, to fighting back against ICE presence in our neighborhoods, we’re building a future where every family can thrive with safety, dignity, and opportunity.
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Member of rapid response teams on the Southwest Side
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Has stood with local immigrant rights groups during actions, marches, and community defense efforts
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Continues to demand federal and state level protections for mixed status families and asylum seekers
Community-Based Healthcare Access for All.
Low Cost Community Care.
Freedom to Make Your Own Choices
Health is a human right and care should be accessible, affordable, and delivered by people who understand our communities. Guadalupe supports expanding access to local clinics, mental health services, reproductive care, and culturally responsive providers. She believes healthcare must meet people where they are, whether that's through mobile clinics, school-based health centers, or programs led by trusted community organizations.
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Works with organizations that fight for low cost and community based clinics
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Supports expanding mental health services in clinics and school based health centers
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Supports programs that provide mobile healthcare, reproductive care, and chronic disease support for families who need accessible options
Affordable Housing Increase.
Housing expansion and safe communities.
Everyone deserves a safe and stable home. Lupe supports expanding affordable housing, reforming outdated zoning rules, and creating paths for families to remain in the communities they helped build. She believes neighborhoods thrive when housing is accessible across incomes, generations, and family types.
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Supports zoning reforms that allow more multi family housing types like two flats and four flats across the city so families have more options and housing costs go down
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Supports legalizing and expanding Accessory Dwelling Units such as basement apartments, attic conversions, and backyard coach houses that support multigenerational living and help families avoid displacement
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Supports community based housing efforts that purchase, repair, and resell homes at affordable prices and work with local organizations that place families into stable housing with supportive services
LGBTQ+ Rights.
Healthcare, Housing, and Safety
Safe and Affirming Spaces.
LGBTQ+ individuals deserve safety, dignity, and equal access to the resources that help communities thrive. Lupe supports expanding access to healthcare, mental health services, safe school environments, and stable housing for LGBTQ+ families.
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Supports community groups that provide inclusive healthcare and mental health services for LGBTQ+ residents
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Advocates for access to affordable housing, especially for LGBTQ+ youth and adults facing instability
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Ensures schools create safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students through policy, curriculum, and staff training