# Assignment or reimbursement of Community Benefit Funds to The Magnificent Mile Association as service provider for public safety improvements in area surrounding Bally's Chicago casino

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- Record number: **O2026-0024866**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Public Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/public-safety)
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jun 17, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=3B4B958A-3838-F111-88B3-001DD80B0E39)

## Roll call: Passed Jun 17, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Hopkins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 17, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39).

**Yea (49)**: [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), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [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), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [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), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36)

## Plain-language summary

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



## Timeline

- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 12, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Public Safety. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jun 17, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39). On motion of Alderperson Hopkins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0024866 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a9bf8e04-7974-44ec-b68d-c556988be19e.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2026-0024866 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/08f5f0ab-ba40-415e-896b-cfe1545b3154.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0024866 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cab9d013-3139-4a38-9994-5110f0e293e5.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2026-0024866 Exhibit A.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4f7b6540-8d6b-48b9-b272-9ff5b55e81f2.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0024866 EDS\_Redacted.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cd484ce5-9ce2-4174-9a75-8bbee75ccb22.pdf) (EDS)

## Lobbying and money

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

**Who lobbied on it**

- The Magnificent Mile Association: DISCUSSIONS REGARDING SUPPORT FOR MAG MILE ASSOCIATION INITIATIVES AND THE MAG MILE DISTRICT (1 filing, Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Kimberly Bares; matched by client named)

**Campaign donors named in it**: The Magnificent Mile Association ($4,553 to alderpersons since 2019)

**Money from these interests in the 365 days before the vote**

| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) | Yea | $1,553 | The Magnificent Mile Association (employees) |

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