# Opening of public way on W Leland Ave from N Western Ave to N Lincoln Ave

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [47th Ward: Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47)

Clerk's short name: ROW Opening Ordinance - Leland & Lincoln

- Record number: **O2024-0008836**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Streets
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Apr 12, 2024
- Introduction Date: Apr 17, 2024
- Final Action Date: May 22, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=D3411AAF-F8F8-EE11-A1FE-001DD809669D)

## Timeline

- Apr 22, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 8, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 22, 2024: Passed, City Council (48 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C58B2651-AC00-EF11-A1FE-001DD809669D). On motion of Alderperson Vasquez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2024-0008836 Recommendation Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/52482ade-7626-41d5-8cc2-60e3399e62cd.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [ROW Opening Ordinance - Leland & Lincoln (Exhibit A).pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/93908b1f-1e5b-4aa3-ba6a-c49d01fbeda8.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [ROW Opening Ordinance - Leland & Lincoln.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c0af0b26-a865-43ea-8fe3-ef9ef64ea1a9.pdf) (Legislation)

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