# Lone dissents: when one alderperson votes no alone

On **[44 key roll calls](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#every-lone-dissent)** 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.

**Chart:** [Lone dissents on the Chicago City Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents/embed)

## By member

| Member | Ward | Lone no votes | Latest |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) | 15 | [21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-15) | [Jul 15, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026243-authorizing-commissioner-housing-waive-debts-certain) |
| [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) | 17 | [4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-17) | [Feb 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022535-allowing-alderpersons-propose-up-four-honorary) |
| [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) | 3 | [3](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-3) | [Sep 18, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010968-execution-professional-services-agreement-urban-land) |
| [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) | 9 | [3](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-9) | [Mar 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023330-issuance-tax-exempt-multi-family-housing) |
| [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) | 2 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-2) | [Jan 15, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2024-0010992-call-establishment-interagency-working-group-assess) |
| [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) | 13 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-13) | [May 21, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013054-replacing-need-economic-disclosure-statement-requirements) |
| [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) | 20 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-20) | [Apr 15, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024039-first-lease-agreement-8700-building-llc) |
| [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) | 25 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-25) | [Jul 15, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026267-amended-restated-redevelopment-agreement-roosevelt-clark) |
| [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) | 28 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-28) | [May 20, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024043-modifying-timelines-employer-allowance-minimums-hourly) |
| [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) | 30 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-30) | [Mar 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0023751-appointment-susan-cappello-executive-director-chicago) |
| [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) | 38 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-38) | [Jul 19, 2023](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0001245-regarding-qualifications-appointment-inspector-general) |
| [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) | 41 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-41) | [Apr 15, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024100-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) |
| [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) | 42 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-42) | [Apr 15, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019931-adding-specifications-taximeter-use-modifying-rules) |
| [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | 43 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-43) | [May 22, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008398-title-17-modifying-regarding-permit-specifications) |
| [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) | 44 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-44) | [May 21, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016754-removing-right-permit-requirements-residential-storage) |
| [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) | 45 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-45) | [Jul 16, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015583-modify-powers-duties-office-inspector-general) |
| [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) | 49 | [1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents#ward-49) | [Sep 23, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0027166-redevelopment-agreement-foundry-park-properties-kp7) |

## 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026243-authorizing-commissioner-housing-waive-debts-certain) (O2026-0026243), 48 to 1
- Apr 15, 2026: [Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture securing Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2026A](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024095-seventeenth-supplemental-indenture-securing-second-lien) (O2026-0024095), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023327-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district-provide) (O2026-0023327), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 501 N Sacramento Blvd](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018794-support-class-6-tax-incentive-property) (O2025-0018794), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023325-first-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) (O2026-0023325), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023328-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education-provide) (O2026-0023328), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023326-third-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) (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,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018183-title-17-modifying-remove-permit-requirements) (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,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018149-regarding-property-liens-waivers-debt-transfer) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010378-historical-landmark-st-adalbert-parish-complex) (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,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016003-issuance-financial-assistance-208-lasalle-affordable) (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,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016002-issuance-financial-assistance-111-monroe-affordable) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014205-revised-redevelopment-agreement-hudson-michigan-avenue) (O2024-0014205), 49 to 1
- Dec 16, 2024: [Provision of TIF funds for redevelopment of Congress Theater by BR Congress Owner LLC, Revised](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014215-revised-redevelopment-agreement-br-congress-owner) (O2024-0014215), 49 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012432-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) (O2024-0012432), 48 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012431-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) (O2024-0012431), 48 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012430-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) (O2024-0012430), 48 to 1
- Jun 12, 2024: [CityKey Ordinance Change](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0009432-modifying-regarding-use-storage-maintenance-information) (O2024-0009432), 46 to 1
- Mar 20, 2024: [Support of Class L Tax incentive for property at 1565-1589 N Milwaukee Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007878-support-class-l-tax-incentive-property) (O2024-0007878), 47 to 1
- Nov 7, 2023: [Acquisition from Albertson's 11414 S. Halsted former Jewel Food Store](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005042-acquisition-property-11414-s-halsted-st) (SO2023-0005042), 49 to 1
- Jul 19, 2023: [Amendment to Salary Resolution regarding Chicago Police Department lateral and rehire agreement, health benefits, salary…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0003064-salary-resolution-regarding-chicago-police-department) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022535-allowing-alderpersons-propose-up-four-honorary) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022493-replace-term-churches-places-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0009665-titles-4-10-exempting-public-places) (SO2024-0009665), 49 to 1
- Oct 4, 2023: [WIFIA Bond Ordinance Amendment of Authorized Officers](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0002765-2022-wifia-bond-ordinance-regarding-authority) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010968-execution-professional-services-agreement-urban-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008340-first-redevelopment-agreement-np-avenue-o) (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;…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0001455-acquisition-property-s-burley-avenue-e) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023330-issuance-tax-exempt-multi-family-housing) (O2026-0023330), 49 to 1
- Dec 11, 2024: [NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014256-modifying-regarding-tenant-right-first-refusal) (O2024-0014256), 48 to 1
- Jul 19, 2023: [Snow and ice Removal](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002851-regarding-responsibilities-removal-snow-ice-public) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2024-0010992-call-establishment-interagency-working-group-assess) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013054-replacing-need-economic-disclosure-statement-requirements) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024039-first-lease-agreement-8700-building-llc) (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)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026267-amended-restated-redevelopment-agreement-roosevelt-clark) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024043-modifying-timelines-employer-allowance-minimums-hourly) (SO2026-0024043), 49 to 1

### Ruth Cruz

- Mar 18, 2026: [Appointment of Susan Cappello as Executive Director of Chicago Animal Care and Control](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0023751-appointment-susan-cappello-executive-director-chicago) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0001245-regarding-qualifications-appointment-inspector-general) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024100-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019931-adding-specifications-taximeter-use-modifying-rules) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008398-title-17-modifying-regarding-permit-specifications) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016754-removing-right-permit-requirements-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015583-modify-powers-duties-office-inspector-general) (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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0027166-redevelopment-agreement-foundry-park-properties-kp7) (SO2026-0027166), 49 to 1

## More insights

- [Stuck in committee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/stuck-in-committee): Where legislation goes to die: items waiting in committee for more than a year, by committee and chair.
- [Lone dissents](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents): Roll calls where one alderperson was the only no vote, and which votes they were.
- [Attendance ranking](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/attendance): Every alderperson ranked by attendance on key roll calls, with the meetings they missed.
- [Closest allies](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/closest-allies): Who votes together and who votes apart on divided roll calls, for every pair of alderpersons.
- [The Mayor's legislation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation): How the Mayor's legislation fared on the floor: passed, divided, failed, and still waiting.
- [Unanimous vs. divided](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/unanimous-vs-divided): How often the Council votes as one, how often it splits, and on what.

Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections)

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Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt