FORWARD
The Andrés Tapia for City Council Campaign Newsletter
January 25, 2021 | Issue 2
A Message from Andrés
The election season for Highland Park City Council is about to enter into full swing. And though we are still in January, nationally and here locally, there is a sense of there being some Spring in the air -- a sense that renewal and restoration can begin. Spring here in Highland Park not just literally in terms of a time when Covid vaccinations will be in full force, but also figuratively as we do our part with budding ideas for a medium to longer term post-Covid future. 

In case you missed it, I wanted to share a relevant and key message from President Biden's Inaugural speech: "There's no accounting for what fate will deal you. Some days you need a hand. There are other days when we're called to lend a hand ...That's  what we do for one another. And if we are this way, our country will be stronger, more prosperous, more ready for the future."

The same is true for us in our City -- hand in hand we can protect and prosper together.

-Andrés
Upcoming Events
Join us at our first town hall hosted by our campaign committee members, Thursday 1/28, at 7:30 pm via Zoom. Come and be part of a dialogue on a vision for an even more welcoming and thriving Highland Park.

Highland Park's 12th Annual MLK Day of Service
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.“ 
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

I had a meaningful time participating in Highland Park's 12th Annual MLK Day of Service. Groceries for Vets, books for teens. 

Thank you to all the organizations that participate and work year round to serve our communities!
Get Involved
How can you get involved?
There are several ways you can get involved with the campaign. We have several opportunities for all interests and most importantly all can be done safely.

1. HOST ZOOM TOWN HALL: introduce your network to Andrés, ask Qs of the candidate, and share your aspirations for HP.

2. REQUEST A YARD SIGN: Show your support for Andrés right on your front yard, tell your friends, family, and neighbors to host a sign too! 

3. SEND OUT FRIEND-TO-FRIEND POSTCARDS: Share with your friends and family why you are supporting Andrés.

4. CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY: Any amount is helpful, whether it is $5 or $500, your contribution will help us continue to move forward.

5. FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: Like, comment, and share our posts with your own network. Invite friends to like the page as well! This will help us reach many more HP residents about an even more welcoming and thriving HP.
Election Information
Are you Registered to Vote? Want to Request a Mail-In Ballot?

Due to the ongoing pandemic, vote by mail is a great option to participate in elections and stay safe.

Applications to Vote by Mail for the April 6th elections are now available!

You can make this request by completing the electronic application or printing the application and mailing it to the Lake County Clerk’s office.