# Appointment of Robert D. Castaneda as Commissioner of Chicago Park District

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- Record number: **A2024-0008364**
- Type: Appointment; category: Appointments
- Status: Final (Approved)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- Submitted Date: Mar 19, 2024
- Introduction Date: Mar 20, 2024
- Final Action Date: Apr 17, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=37E71C6D-26E6-EE11-904C-001DD80685D6)

## Timeline

- Mar 20, 2024: Referred, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Apr 10, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Apr 17, 2024: Approved, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C5A83BD3-E9E6-EE11-904C-001DD809BE52). On motion of Alderperson Sposato, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved.

## Documents

- [Spec A8364.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f8a999ad-cf1c-4760-a6b1-d3717c7cac26.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [A2024-0008364.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5785e9d0-6f41-41da-9929-37da77211a64.pdf) (Legislation)

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