Media & News
Politico: Illinois Playbook
“Ana Santoyo, a community activist and library page at a Chicago Public Library, is running for the 45th ward City Council seat now held by Ald. Jim Gardner. She says she’s running to bring attention to the case of Anthony Alvarez, who was shot and killed by a police officer after a foot chase in Portage Park. Santoyo also touts her AFSCME union membership.”
Nadig Newspapers: Union worker Ana Santoyo becomes fourth challenger to Alderman James Gardiner; Santoyo plans to bring a ‘fighting, socialist campaign to Chicago’s 45th Ward’
“A campaign volunteer said that the word “socialism” can scare some people but that the movement simply means putting “power into the hands of the people.”
Block Club Chicago: Portage Park Activist Ana Santoyo Running For 45th Ward Alderperson, Aims To Be A Voice For Women, Union Workers
“A library worker, Santoyo said her campaign will focus on health care and abortion access, affordable housing, police accountability and better protections for union workers.”
Liberation News: Socialist Ana Santoyo announces run for city council in Chicago’s 45th Ward
“Socialism is ending homelessness in the 45th Ward and everywhere by making housing a right for all. Socialism is ending food insecurity, by taking the profit motive out of producing food and producing for everyone’s needs. Socialism is putting the environment first, and profits last.”