How the Mayor's legislation fared in the City Council
Mayor Brandon Johnson's legislation (items he sponsored, including those introduced at his request) reached 526 key roll calls this term. 525 passed, 1 failed, and 49 drew at least one no vote. 50 of his items are among the longest-waiting in committee.
By year
| Year | Roll calls | Divided | Failed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 102 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 178 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 137 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 | 108 | 17 | 0 |
Failed
| Date | Legislation | Record | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Trnsportation Authority Board of Directors | SA2024-0013538 | 18–25 |
Divided votes
The Mayor's items that drew at least one no, most no votes first.
Still in committee
- 1218 days: Appointment of Suellen G. Hurt as member of Special Service Area No. 42, 71st/Stony Commission (A2023-0001284), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 1218 days: Appointment of Ignacio Davila-Ayala as member of Special Service Area No. 26, Broadway Commercial District Commission (A2023-0001276), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 1133 days: O2023-0004286 Eviction counsel eligibility (O2023-0004286), Housing and Real Estate
- 1043 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-92-340 regarding prequalified contractors for City projects (O2023-0006377), Contracting Oversight and Equity
- 1001 days: Combined Heat and Power System, Industrial Production, Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance (O2024-0007305), Committees and Rules
- 917 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-44-050, 2-45-040 and 2-51-050 to provide authority for Commissioners of… (O2024-0008892), Committees and Rules
- 917 days: Appointment of Ira J. Acree as member of Regional Transportation Authority Board (A2024-0008919), Transportation and Public Way
- 917 days: Appointment of Vaishali S. Rao as member of Zoning Board of Appeals (A2024-0008928), Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- 861 days: Authorization for Corporation Counsel to negotiate, enter into and execute severance or settlement agreement for early… (O2024-0010131), Committees and Rules
- 861 days: Master license agreements with telecommunications providers for placement of small cell wireless telecommunication… (O2024-0010101), Transportation and Public Way
- 826 days: Establishment of Chicago Public Banking Initiative Pilot Program (O2024-0011015), Finance
- 826 days: Adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing for Amendment Number 4 to Pilsen Tax Increment Financing (TIF)… (O2024-0010976), Finance
- 826 days: Designation of Expanded Pilsen Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Area as redevelopment project area… (O2024-0010975), Finance
- 826 days: Approval of Amendment Number 4 to Pilsen Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project and Plan (O2024-0010974), Finance
- 763 days: Acquisition of Midway Flight Facility at 5400 W 63rd St from Illinois Department of Military Affairs (O2024-0012556), Housing and Real Estate
- 763 days: Reappointment of Samuel Wm. Sax as member of Public Building Commission (A2024-0012411), Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- 742 days: Appointment of Jon Elu as member of Special Service Area No. 34, Uptown Commission (A2024-0013065), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 721 days: Lease with GH Chicago IL LLC for intercity bus terminal (O2024-0013733), Housing and Real Estate
- 688 days: Amendment No. 1 to Peterson/Pulaski Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project (O2024-0014255), Finance
- 553 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-31 and Title 17 regarding environmental cumulative impacts of pollution on… (SO2025-0016697), Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- 553 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-4-315 and 17-12-1000 restricting obstruction of public-facing window spaces of… (O2025-0016695), Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- 490 days: Amendment of Municipal Code adding new Chapter 3-36 regarding grocery tax (O2025-0018151), Finance
- 490 days: Amendment of Municipal Code 4-4 adding new Section 4-4-315 regarding license provisions for window obstructions (O2025-0018146), License and Consumer Protection
- 462 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding new Article X establishing Non-Construction Small Business… (O2025-0018746), Contracting Oversight and Equity
- 462 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-92-490 removing certification fees imposed by Contracting Equity officer (O2025-0018756), Contracting Oversight and Equity
- 462 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 2-78 and 2-84 by modifying various provisions and adding new Article VI regarding… (O2025-0018747), Police and Fire
- 217 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-92-490 regarding Contracting Equity officer certification fees (O2026-0024023), Contracting Oversight and Equity
- 217 days: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding Article X regarding new Non-construction Small Business Initiative… (O2026-0024024), Contracting Oversight and Equity
- 98 days: Appointment of Hipolito (Paul) Roldan as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority (A2026-0027377), Housing and Real Estate
- 98 days: Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Land of Lincoln Garden at 5900-5910 N Lincoln Ave (O2026-0027317), Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
- 28 days: Amended concession lease and license agreement with HFF HPH SK ORD T5 LLC for services at O'Hare International Airport (O2026-0028753), Aviation
- 28 days: Appointment of Lee Jones as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 23 (Clark Street-Lincoln Park) (A2026-0028946), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 28 days: Appointment of Rich Paulus as member of Fair Access to Democracy Advisory Council (A2026-0028996), Ethics and Government Oversight
- 28 days: Appointment of Vernell Givens as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority (SA2026-0029000), Housing and Real Estate
- 28 days: Amended operator agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters LLC for operation and management of Divvy for Everyone bike… (O2026-0028871), Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
- 28 days: Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Harriet Tubman Elementary School at 2851 N Seminary Ave (O2026-0028760), Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
- 28 days: Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Camras Elementary School at 3000 N Mango Ave (O2026-0028758), Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
- 28 days: Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Kilmer Elementary School at 6700 N Greenview Ave (O2026-0028759), Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
- 8 days: Appointment of Stephen Thurston as member of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy (A2026-0029393), Ethics and Government Oversight
- 7 days: Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 39 (Brighton/Archer) for… (O2026-0029460), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 33 (Wicker… (O2026-0029446), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 3 (63rd Street) for Year… (O2026-0029420), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 38 (North Center) for… (O2026-0029458), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Reappointment of Holly Lodurek as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 23 (Clark Street) (A2026-0029522), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Appointment of Christopher Jakubowski as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 1 (State Street) (A2026-0029516), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 34 (Uptown) Year 2027 (O2026-0029451), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 81 (87th Street) for… (O2026-0029483), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 1-2015 (State Street)… (O2026-0029419), Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- 7 days: Appointment of Geary Yonker as member to District Council No. 25 (A2026-0029510), Police and Fire
- 7 days: Appointment of William Guerro as member of District Council No. 12 (A2026-0029511), Police and Fire
"Still in committee" covers the oldest items each committee's record lists (up to 40 per committee). See also the Mayor.
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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