# Appointment of Kenya Meritt as Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

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- Record number: **A2026-0024049**
- 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 18, 2026
- Introduction Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Final Action Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=D112B3F6-DC22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)

## Timeline

- Mar 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Apr 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation (12 yea, 4 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/2EA74F29-8923-F111-8341-001DD80B1275). The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Apr 15, 2026: Approved, City Council (44 yea, 6 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/2EA74F29-8923-F111-8341-001DD80B1275). On motion of Alderperson Sposato, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved.

## Documents

- [CL 0024049.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d7af74a0-1b05-4316-af96-345a8eb57de7.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [A2026-0024049.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a6ed3cdb-90d5-43e4-acc6-66090abcbf50.pdf) (Legislation)

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