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An apology to our neighbors

Daniel La Spata Ward 1 📞 872-206-2685 ✉️ info@the1stward.com
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Summary

Ald. Daniel La Spata of the 1st Ward apologized for describing discussions about infrastructure and traffic safety near Palmer Square Park in needlessly combative terms. He said neighbors share an interest in safety and took personal responsibility for any hurt caused by his wording.

An apology to our neighbors

October 7, 2026
Hi neighbors,

I want to directly apologize for how I described conversations around Palmer Square Park in yesterday's newsletter. While I do believe in exploring options for infrastructure changes and traffic safety adjacent to Palmer Square Park, my language was needlessly combative and dialectical. There do not need to be competing sides in addressing traffic safety; I believe we are all mutually interested in the safety of our neighbors. 

I write the opening of our newsletters directly and the responsibility for any harm or hurt is on me personally. To those hurt by my choice of words or description of this ongoing conversation, you have my sincere apology.

Respectfully,

Ald. Daniel La Spata

1ST WARD ALDERMANIC OFFICE

LOCATION: 1958 N Milwaukee Avenue

HOURS: 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Friday

PHONE: 872-206-2685

REQUESTS: info@the1stward.com

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