Thank you to the Latino Leadership Council (LLC) for the invitation to the 2020 Fuerza Unida breakfast. It was great to see LLC Chairman Juan Morado, Jr., RTA Board Member David Andalcio, Carlos and Eve Montoya, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, former Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez, and RNHA Chairman Jesus E. Solorio, Jr.

Public officials have a responsibility to work across the aisle for the shared betterment of their communities. I am committed to working with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to bring #westernaccess to O’Hare, which will generate substantial economic growth, thousands of new jobs, and improved traffic flow in DuPage County.

The DuPage County Board issued a proclamation recognizing February as #BlackHistoryMonth. Thank you to the DuPage NAACP and the College of DuPage Black Student Alliance for helping us mark this occasion and recognize the important contributions African Americans have made to DuPage County.

It was an honor to meet Consul General Reyna Torres Mendivil of Mexico at the “For the Love of Frida” Gala hosted by the College of DuPage and FRIDA 2020. The Consel General and I discussed how the upcoming Frida Kahlo exhibit will put DuPage County on the world stage, serve as an economic driver for the region, and showcase the deep cultural connections between the United States and Mexico.

Thank you to Chef Rick Bayless who prepared the dinner and McAninch Arts Center Director Diana Martinez for her effort to bring Frida to DuPage County.

It was also great to see Chairman Dan Cronin, State Representative Deanne Mazzochi, RTA Board Member David Andalcio, State Representative Karina Villa, Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne, Mexican Cultural Center Founder Fernando Ramirez, and Deputy Chief of Staff Teresa Reyes from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton’s office.

Happy "Hart" Day to my valentine. Love you, Alex.