# Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 45th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance for Year 2026

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations) › [45th Ward: James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45)

- Record number: **O2026-0022588**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Budget & Appropriations
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations)
- Submitted Date: Jan 23, 2026
- Introduction Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Final Action Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C10669FA-9FF8-F011-8406-001DD8071B7F)

## Timeline

- Feb 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Mar 11, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Budget and Government Operations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Mar 18, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D73FA92F-100D-F111-8406-001DD80F9592). On motion of Alderperson Ervin, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [Aldermanic Transfer of Funds 2026.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/507be5f8-60d0-4e0f-928e-af6307f84ee0.pdf) (Legislation)

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