# 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation#failed)** failed, and **[49](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation#divided-votes)** drew at least one no vote. **[50](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation#still-in-committee)** of his items are among the longest-waiting in committee.

**Chart:** [How the Mayor's legislation fared](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation/embed)

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SA2024-0013538-appointment-jarixon-medina-member-regional-transportation) | SA2024-0013538 | 18–25 |

## Divided votes

The Mayor's items that drew at least one no, most no votes first.

| Date | Legislation | Record | Vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 30, 2024 | [Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Trnsportation Authority Board of Directors](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SA2024-0013538-appointment-jarixon-medina-member-regional-transportation) | SA2024-0013538 | 18–25 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | [Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way, infrastructure and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0014841-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-finance-improvements) | SO2025-0014841 | 26–23 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013671-titles-3-4-9-10-2025) | SO2024-0013671 | 27–23 |
| May 7, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing not-for-profit…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015560-adding-new-not-profit-residential-investment) | SO2025-0015560 | 30–18 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | [2024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007838-issuance-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | SO2024-0007838 | 32–17 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | [Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | R2023-0004166 | 32–17 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure, powers and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013673-titles-1-2-7-10-11) | SO2024-0013673 | 34–16 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0012442-refunding-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | SO2024-0012442 | 35–12 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2025-0016379-appointment-alderperson-anthony-quezada-35th-ward) | A2025-0016379 | 32–11 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 9, 11 and 14 (2024 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005293-titles-2-3-9-11-14) | SO2023-0005293 | 40–9 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005294-titles-1-2-3-4-7) | SO2023-0005294 | 40–9 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for allocation of Motor…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005297-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-transit-authority-cta) | O2023-0005297 | 40–9 |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024036-title-2-adding-new-titled-reverend) | SO2026-0024036 | 42–8 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005140-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2024-amended) | SO2023-0005140 | 41–8 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | [Amended collective bargaining agreement with Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 (f.k.a. Fraternal Order of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006332-amended-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-john) | O2023-0006332 | 42–7 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [Redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026275-redevelopment-agreement-roosevelt-clark-partners-llc) | SO2026-0026275 | 44–5 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Issuance of City of Chicago Second Lien Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds, Project and Refunding Series…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012441-issuance-city-chicago-second-lien-wastewater) | O2024-0012441 | 44–4 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | [925 Amendment of 2023 appropriations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002925-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2023-fund) | SO2023-0002925 | 45–4 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | [Municipal Code Amendment of Scooter Sharing License at Chapter 9-130](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008378-modifying-regarding-scooter-sharing-business-license) | O2024-0008378 | 46–3 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 regarding social media amusement tax](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0025395-regarding-social-media-amusement-tax) | SO2026-0025395 | 47–2 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | [Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019993-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-fire-fighters) | SO2025-0019993 | 45–2 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [Redevelopment agreement with Foundry Park Properties KP7 LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0027166-redevelopment-agreement-foundry-park-properties-kp7) | SO2026-0027166 | 49–1 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-140 authorizing Commissioner of Housing to waive debts for certain…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026243-authorizing-commissioner-housing-waive-debts-certain) | O2026-0026243 | 48–1 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [Amended and restated redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026267-amended-restated-redevelopment-agreement-roosevelt-clark) | SO2026-0026267 | 47–1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 9-104 and 9-112 adding specifications for taximeter use and modifying…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019931-adding-specifications-taximeter-use-modifying-rules) | SO2025-0019931 | 49–1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Chicago Torture Justice Memorial at 5520 S Dr.…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024100-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) | O2026-0024100 | 49–1 |
| 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 | 49–1 |
| 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 | 49–1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023327-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district-provide) | O2026-0023327 | 49–1 |
| 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 | 49–1 |
| 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 | 49–1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023325-first-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) | O2026-0023325 | 49–1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023328-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education-provide) | O2026-0023328 | 49–1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023326-third-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) | O2026-0023326 | 49–1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to support development of Morgan Park Commons…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023330-issuance-tax-exempt-multi-family-housing) | O2026-0023330 | 49–1 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-44-140 and 2-45-110 regarding property liens, waivers, debt and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018149-regarding-property-liens-waivers-debt-transfer) | SO2025-0018149 | 49–1 |
| May 21, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-51-010 and 2-51-050 replacing need for economic disclosure statement…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013054-replacing-need-economic-disclosure-statement-requirements) | SO2024-0013054 | 48–1 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | [Issuance of financial assistance to 208 LaSalle Affordable L.P. and 208 LaSalle Market Landlord LLC for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016003-issuance-financial-assistance-208-lasalle-affordable) | O2025-0016003 | 49–1 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | [Issuance of financial assistance to 111 Monroe Affordable L.P. and 111 Monroe Market Landlord LLC for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016002-issuance-financial-assistance-111-monroe-affordable) | O2025-0016002 | 49–1 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Revised redevelopment agreement with Hudson Michigan Avenue Owner LLC to provide tax increment financing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014205-revised-redevelopment-agreement-hudson-michigan-avenue) | O2024-0014205 | 49–1 |
| 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 | 49–1 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012432-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) | O2024-0012432 | 48–1 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012431-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) | O2024-0012431 | 48–1 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012430-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) | O2024-0012430 | 48–1 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | [Execution of professional services agreement with Urban Land Institute for advisory consulting services…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010968-execution-professional-services-agreement-urban-land) | O2024-0010968 | 47–1 |
| May 22, 2024 | [First amendment to redevelopment agreement with NP Avenue O LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008340-first-redevelopment-agreement-np-avenue-o) | O2024-0008340 | 47–1 |
| 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 | 47–1 |
| 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 | 49–1 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | [Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S Carondolet Ave from E 122nd…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0001455-acquisition-property-s-burley-avenue-e) | O2023-0001455 | 47–1 |

## Still in committee

- [1218 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2023-0001284-appointment-suellen-g-hurt-member-special): [Appointment of Suellen G. Hurt as member of Special Service Area No. 42, 71st/Stony Commission](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2023-0001284-appointment-suellen-g-hurt-member-special) (A2023-0001284), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [1218 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2023-0001276-appointment-ignacio-davila-ayala-member-special): [Appointment of Ignacio Davila-Ayala as member of Special Service Area No. 26, Broadway Commercial District Commission](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2023-0001276-appointment-ignacio-davila-ayala-member-special) (A2023-0001276), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [1133 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0004286-regarding-eligibility-qualifications-right-eviction-counsel): [O2023-0004286 Eviction counsel eligibility](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0004286-regarding-eligibility-qualifications-right-eviction-counsel) (O2023-0004286), [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- [1043 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006377-regarding-prequalified-contractors-city-projects): [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-92-340 regarding prequalified contractors for City projects](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006377-regarding-prequalified-contractors-city-projects) (O2023-0006377), [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- [1001 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007305-14n-18-regarding-limitation-combustion-new): [Combined Heat and Power System, Industrial Production, Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007305-14n-18-regarding-limitation-combustion-new) (O2024-0007305), [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- [917 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008892-provide-authority-commissioners-housing-planning-development): [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-44-050, 2-45-040 and 2-51-050 to provide authority for Commissioners of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008892-provide-authority-commissioners-housing-planning-development) (O2024-0008892), [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- [917 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0008919-appointment-ira-j-acree-member-regional): [Appointment of Ira J. Acree as member of Regional Transportation Authority Board](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0008919-appointment-ira-j-acree-member-regional) (A2024-0008919), [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- [917 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0008928-appointment-vaishali-s-rao-member-zoning): [Appointment of Vaishali S. Rao as member of Zoning Board of Appeals](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0008928-appointment-vaishali-s-rao-member-zoning) (A2024-0008928), [Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards)
- [861 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010131-authorization-corporation-counsel-negotiate-enter-execute): [Authorization for Corporation Counsel to negotiate, enter into and execute severance or settlement agreement for early…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010131-authorization-corporation-counsel-negotiate-enter-execute) (O2024-0010131), [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- [861 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010101-master-license-agreements-telecommunications-providers): [Master license agreements with telecommunications providers for placement of small cell wireless telecommunication…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010101-master-license-agreements-telecommunications-providers) (O2024-0010101), [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- [826 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0011015-establishment-chicago-public-banking-initiative-pilot): [Establishment of Chicago Public Banking Initiative Pilot Program](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0011015-establishment-chicago-public-banking-initiative-pilot) (O2024-0011015), [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- [826 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010976-adoption-tax-increment-allocation-financing-number): [Adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing for Amendment Number 4 to Pilsen Tax Increment Financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010976-adoption-tax-increment-allocation-financing-number) (O2024-0010976), [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- [826 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010975-expanded-pilsen-tax-increment-financing-tif): [Designation of Expanded Pilsen Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Area as redevelopment project area…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010975-expanded-pilsen-tax-increment-financing-tif) (O2024-0010975), [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- [826 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010974-approval-number-4-pilsen-tax-increment): [Approval of Amendment Number 4 to Pilsen Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project and Plan](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010974-approval-number-4-pilsen-tax-increment) (O2024-0010974), [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- [763 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012556-acquisition-midway-flight-facility-5400-w): [Acquisition of Midway Flight Facility at 5400 W 63rd St from Illinois Department of Military Affairs](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012556-acquisition-midway-flight-facility-5400-w) (O2024-0012556), [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- [763 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0012411-reappointment-samuel-wm-sax-member-public): [Reappointment of Samuel Wm. Sax as member of Public Building Commission](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0012411-reappointment-samuel-wm-sax-member-public) (A2024-0012411), [Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards)
- [742 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0013065-appointment-jon-elu-member-special-service): [Appointment of Jon Elu as member of Special Service Area No. 34, Uptown Commission](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2024-0013065-appointment-jon-elu-member-special-service) (A2024-0013065), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [721 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0013733-lease-agreement-gh-chicago-il-llc): [Lease with GH Chicago IL LLC for intercity bus terminal](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0013733-lease-agreement-gh-chicago-il-llc) (O2024-0013733), [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- [688 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014255-no-1-peterson-pulaski-tax-increment): [Amendment No. 1 to Peterson/Pulaski Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014255-no-1-peterson-pulaski-tax-increment) (O2024-0014255), [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- [553 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016697-title-17-regarding-environmental-cumulative-impacts): [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-31 and Title 17 regarding environmental cumulative impacts of pollution on…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016697-title-17-regarding-environmental-cumulative-impacts) (SO2025-0016697), [Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards)
- [553 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016695-restricting-obstruction-public-facing-window-spaces): [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-4-315 and 17-12-1000 restricting obstruction of public-facing window spaces of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016695-restricting-obstruction-public-facing-window-spaces) (O2025-0016695), [Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards)
- [490 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018151-adding-new-regarding-grocery-tax): [Amendment of Municipal Code adding new Chapter 3-36 regarding grocery tax](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018151-adding-new-regarding-grocery-tax) (O2025-0018151), [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- [490 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018146-adding-new-regarding-license-provisions-window): [Amendment of Municipal Code 4-4 adding new Section 4-4-315 regarding license provisions for window obstructions](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018146-adding-new-regarding-license-provisions-window) (O2025-0018146), [License and Consumer Protection](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/license-and-consumer-protection)
- [462 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018746-adding-new-x-non-construction-small): [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding new Article X establishing Non-Construction Small Business…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018746-adding-new-x-non-construction-small) (O2025-0018746), [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- [462 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018756-removing-certification-fees-imposed-contracting-equity): [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-92-490 removing certification fees imposed by Contracting Equity officer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018756-removing-certification-fees-imposed-contracting-equity) (O2025-0018756), [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- [462 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018747-modifying-provisions-adding-new-vi-regarding): [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 2-78 and 2-84 by modifying various provisions and adding new Article VI regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018747-modifying-provisions-adding-new-vi-regarding) (O2025-0018747), [Police and Fire](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/police-and-fire)
- [217 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024023-regarding-contracting-equity-officer-certification-fees): [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-92-490 regarding Contracting Equity officer certification fees](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024023-regarding-contracting-equity-officer-certification-fees) (O2026-0024023), [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- [217 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024024-adding-x-regarding-new-non-construction): [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding Article X regarding new Non-construction Small Business Initiative…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024024-adding-x-regarding-new-non-construction) (O2026-0024024), [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- [98 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0027377-appointment-hipolito-paul-roldan-commissioner-chicago): [Appointment of Hipolito (Paul) Roldan as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0027377-appointment-hipolito-paul-roldan-commissioner-chicago) (A2026-0027377), [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- [98 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027317-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds): [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Land of Lincoln Garden at 5900-5910 N Lincoln Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027317-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0027317), [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028753-amended-concession-lease-license-agreement-hff): [Amended concession lease and license agreement with HFF HPH SK ORD T5 LLC for services at O'Hare International Airport](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028753-amended-concession-lease-license-agreement-hff) (O2026-0028753), [Aviation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/aviation)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0028946-appointment-lee-jones-member-special-service): [Appointment of Lee Jones as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 23 (Clark Street-Lincoln Park)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0028946-appointment-lee-jones-member-special-service) (A2026-0028946), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0028996-appointment-rich-paulus-member-fair-access): [Appointment of Rich Paulus as member of Fair Access to Democracy Advisory Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0028996-appointment-rich-paulus-member-fair-access) (A2026-0028996), [Ethics and Government Oversight](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/ethics-and-government-oversight)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SA2026-0029000-appointment-vernell-givens-commissioner-chicago-housing): [Appointment of Vernell Givens as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SA2026-0029000-appointment-vernell-givens-commissioner-chicago-housing) (SA2026-0029000), [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028871-amended-operator-agreement-lyft-bikes-scooters): [Amended operator agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters LLC for operation and management of Divvy for Everyone bike…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028871-amended-operator-agreement-lyft-bikes-scooters) (O2026-0028871), [Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028760-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds): [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Harriet Tubman Elementary School at 2851 N Seminary Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028760-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0028760), [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028758-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds): [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Camras Elementary School at 3000 N Mango Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028758-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0028758), [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- [28 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028759-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds): [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Kilmer Elementary School at 6700 N Greenview Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028759-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0028759), [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- [8 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029393-appointment-stephen-thurston-member-reverend-jesse): [Appointment of Stephen Thurston as member of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029393-appointment-stephen-thurston-member-reverend-jesse) (A2026-0029393), [Ethics and Government Oversight](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/ethics-and-government-oversight)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029460-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement): [Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 39 (Brighton/Archer) for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029460-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement) (O2026-0029460), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029446-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement): [Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 33 (Wicker…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029446-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement) (O2026-0029446), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029420-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement): [Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 3 (63rd Street) for Year…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029420-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement) (O2026-0029420), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029458-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement): [Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 38 (North Center) for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029458-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement) (O2026-0029458), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029522-reappointment-holly-lodurek-member-special-service): [Reappointment of Holly Lodurek as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 23 (Clark Street)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029522-reappointment-holly-lodurek-member-special-service) (A2026-0029522), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029516-appointment-christopher-jakubowski-member-special-service): [Appointment of Christopher Jakubowski as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 1 (State Street)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029516-appointment-christopher-jakubowski-member-special-service) (A2026-0029516), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029451-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement): [Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 34 (Uptown) Year 2027](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029451-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement) (O2026-0029451), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029483-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement): [Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 81 (87th Street) for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029483-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement) (O2026-0029483), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029419-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement): [Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 1-2015 (State Street)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029419-scope-services-amended-budget-management-agreement) (O2026-0029419), [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029510-appointment-geary-yonker-member-district-council): [Appointment of Geary Yonker as member to District Council No. 25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029510-appointment-geary-yonker-member-district-council) (A2026-0029510), [Police and Fire](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/police-and-fire)
- [7 days](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029511-appointment-william-guerro-member-district-council): [Appointment of William Guerro as member of District Council No. 12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0029511-appointment-william-guerro-member-district-council) (A2026-0029511), [Police and Fire](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/police-and-fire)

"Still in committee" covers the oldest items each committee's record lists (up to 40 per committee). See also the [Mayor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/mayor).

## 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/mayors-legislation · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt