# Issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to support acquisition and renovation of Martha Washington Apartments at 2324 W Irving Park Rd

- Record number: **O2025-0020496**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Bonds & Bond Issues
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Finance
- Introduced: Oct 16, 2025
- Final action: Nov 14, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=9149DE5D-94AA-F011-BBD2-001DD80B7FF7)

## Roll call: Passed Nov 14, 2025

**44 yea, 0 nay, 5 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Nov 14, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/079641F0-9BAB-F011-BBD2-001DD80B7FF7).

**Yea (41)**: [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), [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), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [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), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [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), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [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), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [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), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (5)**: [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49)

**Not voting (1)**: [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43)

Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Yea), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Yea), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Yea)

## Timeline

- Oct 16, 2025: Referred, City Council
- Nov 10, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance
- Nov 14, 2025: Passed, City Council

## Documents

- [O2025-0020496 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/472de91f-529f-41af-8176-a0b2e6b305e8.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2025-0020496 Ord Exhibit B with subexhibits A-E.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ee747a59-bb0d-482a-8e9f-584dcb7e0e07.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020496 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/aed36205-df87-40b5-8b09-6e73cbfc94af.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0020496 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/bdd98f18-e85c-4e13-9f6c-21952552787d.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0020496 Ord Exhibit D.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/43c999a2-a435-46cf-8db7-862749a270d7.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020496 Ord Exhibit A.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f751e892-e16a-422a-9b44-edeb4f811d57.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020496 Ord Exhibit C with subexhibits A-E.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/561d8413-fbea-420c-9458-9936a28a028e.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020496 EDS\_Redacted.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ccb9163e-78cd-4a3d-b494-37146c90064b.pdf) (EDS)

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