Lone dissents: when one alderperson votes no alone
On 44 key roll calls this term, exactly one member of the Chicago City Council voted no. Follow a count to the votes behind it, and a vote to its record.
By member
Every lone dissent
Raymond A. Lopez
- Jul 15, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-140 authorizing Commissioner of Housing to waive debts for certain buildings included… (O2026-0026243), 48 to 1
- Apr 15, 2026: Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture securing Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2026A (O2026-0024095), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at… (O2026-0023327), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 501 N Sacramento Blvd (O2025-0018794), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance… (O2026-0023325), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements… (O2026-0023328), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance… (O2026-0023326), 49 to 1
- Feb 18, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying Section 17-3-0207 to remove permit requirements for gas stations in B3, C1,… (SO2025-0018183), 48 to 1
- Jul 16, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-44-140 and 2-45-110 regarding property liens, waivers, debt and transfer definitions,… (SO2025-0018149), 49 to 1
- Jun 18, 2025: Historical landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish Complex at 1622-1658 W 17th St and 1633-1659 W 16th St (SO2024-0010378), 49 to 1
- Apr 16, 2025: Issuance of financial assistance to 208 LaSalle Affordable L.P. and 208 LaSalle Market Landlord LLC for acquisition,… (O2025-0016003), 49 to 1
- Apr 16, 2025: Issuance of financial assistance to 111 Monroe Affordable L.P. and 111 Monroe Market Landlord LLC for acquisition, construction,… (O2025-0016002), 49 to 1
- Dec 16, 2024: Revised redevelopment agreement with Hudson Michigan Avenue Owner LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) funds for… (O2024-0014205), 49 to 1
- Dec 16, 2024: Provision of TIF funds for redevelopment of Congress Theater by BR Congress Owner LLC, Revised (O2024-0014215), 49 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for… (O2024-0012432), 48 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for… (O2024-0012431), 48 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for… (O2024-0012430), 48 to 1
- Jun 12, 2024: CityKey Ordinance Change (O2024-0009432), 46 to 1
- Mar 20, 2024: Support of Class L Tax incentive for property at 1565-1589 N Milwaukee Ave (O2024-0007878), 47 to 1
- Nov 7, 2023: Acquisition from Albertson's 11414 S. Halsted former Jewel Food Store (SO2023-0005042), 49 to 1
- Jul 19, 2023: Amendment to Salary Resolution regarding Chicago Police Department lateral and rehire agreement, health benefits, salary… (R2023-0003064), 47 to 1
David H. Moore
- Feb 18, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-8-040 allowing Alderpersons to propose up to four honorary street designations per… (O2026-0022535), 48 to 1
- Feb 18, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 8-32-060 and 8-32-120 to replace the term "churches" with "places of worship" regarding… (O2026-0022493), 48 to 1
- Jun 18, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 10 exempting public places of amusement and sidewalk cafe license requirements and… (SO2024-0009665), 49 to 1
- Oct 4, 2023: WIFIA Bond Ordinance Amendment of Authorized Officers (O2023-0002765), 48 to 1
Pat Dowell
- Sep 18, 2024: Execution of professional services agreement with Urban Land Institute for advisory consulting services regarding land… (O2024-0010968), 47 to 1
- May 22, 2024: First amendment to redevelopment agreement with NP Avenue O LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) funds for improvements… (O2024-0008340), 47 to 1
- Sep 14, 2023: Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S Carondolet Ave from E 122nd St to E 126th Pl;… (O2023-0001455), 47 to 1
Anthony Beale
- Mar 18, 2026: Issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to support development of Morgan Park Commons Phase 1 project at… (O2026-0023330), 49 to 1
- Dec 11, 2024: NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments (O2024-0014256), 48 to 1
- Jul 19, 2023: Snow and ice Removal (SO2023-0002851), 48 to 1
Brian Hopkins
- Jan 15, 2025: Call for establishment of interagency working group to assess and redesign speed limit enforcement structure and practices in… (SR2024-0010992), 49 to 1
Marty Quinn
- May 21, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-51-010 and 2-51-050 replacing need for economic disclosure statement requirements for… (SO2024-0013054), 48 to 1
Jeanette B. Taylor
- Apr 15, 2026: First amendment to lease agreement with 8700 Building LLC for property at 8650 S Commercial Ave (O2026-0024039), 49 to 1
Byron Sigcho-López
- Jul 15, 2026: Amended and restated redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF)… (SO2026-0026267), 47 to 1
Jason C. Ervin
- May 20, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage occupations… (SO2026-0024043), 49 to 1
Ruth Cruz
- Mar 18, 2026: Appointment of Susan Cappello as Executive Director of Chicago Animal Care and Control (A2026-0023751), 49 to 1
Nicholas Sposato
- Jul 19, 2023: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 regarding qualifications and appointment of Inspector General and Public Safety Deputy (SO2023-0001245), 47 to 1
Anthony V. Napolitano
- Apr 15, 2026: Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Chicago Torture Justice Memorial at 5520 S Dr. Martin Luther King… (O2026-0024100), 49 to 1
Brendan Reilly
- Apr 15, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 9-104 and 9-112 adding specifications for taximeter use and modifying rules on taxicab… (SO2025-0019931), 49 to 1
Timothy R. Knudsen
- May 22, 2024: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying various sections regarding permit specifications and location restrictions for… (O2024-0008398), 47 to 1
Bennett R. Lawson
- May 21, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-3-0207 and 17-4-0207 removing by-right permit requirements for residential storage… (O2025-0016754), 48 to 1
James M. Gardiner
- Jul 16, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 to modify powers and duties of Office of Inspector General with regard to issuance of… (SO2025-0015583), 49 to 1
Maria E. Hadden
- Sep 23, 2026: Redevelopment agreement with Foundry Park Properties KP7 LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for development… (SO2026-0027166), 49 to 1
More insights
- Stuck in committee: Where legislation goes to die: items waiting in committee for more than a year, by committee and chair.
- Lone dissents: Roll calls where one alderperson was the only no vote, and which votes they were.
- Attendance ranking: Every alderperson ranked by attendance on key roll calls, with the meetings they missed.
- Closest allies: Who votes together and who votes apart on divided roll calls, for every pair of alderpersons.
- The Mayor's legislation: How the Mayor's legislation fared on the floor: passed, divided, failed, and still waiting.
- Unanimous vs. divided: How often the Council votes as one, how often it splits, and on what.
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