# Expression of continued support for remediation and reclamation of legacy contaminated waterways like Bubbly Creek, such as Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) efforts and other local, state and national projects

- Record number: **SR2025-0018658**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Hopkins, Brian (with 2 co-sponsors)
- Committee: Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy
- Introduced: Jul 16, 2025
- Final action: Feb 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=28759D1D-BF60-F011-BEC1-001DD80533F0)

## Roll call: Adopted Feb 18, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Feb 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AADBA854-DDF6-F011-8406-001DD8080DE8).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24)

## Timeline

- Jul 16, 2025: Referred, City Council
- Feb 3, 2026: Substituted, Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy
- Feb 3, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy
- Feb 18, 2026: Adopted, City Council

## Documents

- [SR2025-0018658 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b63dde6a-b2f7-4ba6-8dc8-d98bda4672c8.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [SR2025-0018658.feb4.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cd6317ff-21ac-4386-8419-fa06ac641af8.pdf) (Legislation)
- [W2 CAWS Resolution.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2e6a1164-462e-4ea3-9500-4c9df217d641.pdf) (Legislation)

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