# Appointment of John Dale (J.D.) Van Slyke as member of Chicago Public Library Board

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- Record number: **A2025-0021674**
- Type: Appointment; category: Appointments
- Status: Final (Approved)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations)
- Submitted Date: Dec 9, 2025
- Introduction Date: Dec 10, 2025
- Final Action Date: Jan 21, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=DA338C70-24D5-F011-8543-001DD8041B30)

## Timeline

- Dec 10, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jan 15, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Budget and Government Operations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jan 21, 2026: Approved, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/50866F51-63DF-F011-8543-001DD80E9311). On motion of Alderperson Ervin, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved.

## Documents

- [A2025-0021674 Appointment Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5961631d-458d-4224-a21f-3217458e9cfa.pdf) (Legislation)

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