# Support of Class L Tax incentive for portions of building at 135 S LaSalle St for renovation as commercial space

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)

- Record number: **O2025-0020534**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Tax Incentives
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- Introduction Date: Oct 16, 2025
- Final Action Date: Nov 14, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=189C00AC-60AB-F011-BBD2-001DD80F139F)

## Roll call: Passed Nov 14, 2025

**44 yea, 0 nay, 5 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Mosley, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Nov 14, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/079641F0-9BAB-F011-BBD2-001DD80B7FF7).

**Yea (44)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (5)**: [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49)

**Not voting (1)**: [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.



## Timeline

- Oct 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Nov 10, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Nov 14, 2025: Passed, City Council (44 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/079641F0-9BAB-F011-BBD2-001DD80B7FF7). On motion of Alderperson Mosley, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [20534 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6404c409-6f40-4083-967c-e2bd64ecaf52.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2025-0020534 EDS\_Redacted.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/62197235-6e42-4d11-949b-10b23d9edbf4.pdf) (EDS)
- [O2025-0020534 Exhibit 1.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6c06a43e-cdc0-48f5-a3ae-74f5f9a70de4.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020534 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e8b60f36-a769-4857-8ffb-944d6c3ca237.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0020534 Exhibit 2.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/8aba5cf0-ec7a-432a-aa42-9e0dc4dd4feb.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0020534 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0899141b-b2b7-4767-aadc-ce087701d164.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Field Building Revitalization Partners, LLC: APPLICATION FOR A CLASS L PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE FOR 135 S. LASALLE (8 filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026; Bridget O'Keefe; matched by street address)

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- [Executive Order No. 2026-7 (Senior Bill of Rights and Establishing the Mayor's Office on Aging)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F2026-0029547-executive-order-no-senior-bill-rights) (F2026-0029547, introduced Dec 8, 2026, Placed on File)
- [Issuance of general obligation bonds (2027-2028 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029650-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-general-obligation) (O2026-0029650, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred)
- [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029642-fiscal-year-2027-budget-recommendations) (O2026-0029642, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred)

**More on Tax Incentives**

- [Support of Class L Tax incentive for property at 2 N Riverside Plz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026380-support-class-l-tax-incentive-property) (O2026-0026380, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed)
- [Support of Class L Tax incentive with 30 North LaSalle Owner LLC for property at 30 N LaSalle St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023781-support-class-l-tax-incentive-30) (O2026-0023781, introduced Mar 12, 2026, Passed)
- [Support of Class L Tax incentive with 30 North LaSalle Owner LLC for property at 30 N LaSalle St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023319-support-class-l-tax-incentive-30) (O2026-0023319, introduced Feb 18, 2026, Referred)

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