# Appointment of Ja'Net Defell as member of Chicago Development Fund Advisory Board

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- Record number: **A2026-0027336**
- Type: Appointment; category: Appointments
- Status: Final (Approved)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Submitted Date: Jul 17, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=E478D191-ED81-F111-AB0E-001DD8015587)

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Sep 14, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Sep 23, 2026: Approved, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA). On motion of Alderperson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved.

## Documents

- [A2026-0027336 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e7b0c606-6776-4c56-b4b9-f6fcf33db142.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [A2026-0027336.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/47dc7397-97cf-4de1-8f60-e34316a2264a.pdf) (Legislation)

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