Jessie Fuentes

is A queer latina grassroots organizer, educator, and public policy advocate. Her work is informed by fifteen years of experience in education, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and sustainable community development.

Homegrown. Hard-Working.
Progressive for the 26th Ward.

A child of Humboldt Park and a seasoned organizer, Jessie’s lived experience of overcoming poverty, violence and generational trauma, coupled with her professional accomplishments, have prepared her to serve the residents of the 26th Ward. 

Through personal resilience, community support, and restorative justice she was able to turn her most challenging life experiences into tools to uplift others facing similar life circumstances.

Jessie’s candidacy is a message to young people that transformation and change are possible. Her run for City Council is proof that one’s life circumstances do not have to dictate their destiny — this is how we advance safe communities.

As your Alderperson, Jessie delivers:

  • Community Safety Through Investment & Care

    Real safety comes from every block having the resources, opportunity, support, and partnerships families need to thrive.

  • Housing Justice, Neighborhood Stability & Local Economic Opportunity

    Growth means the people who built our neighborhoods get to continue living, working, and building their future here.

  • Government That Works for Working Families

    Government rooted in community, accountability, accessibility, and results.