# Call for hearing(s) on initiatives for expansion of access to mental health services, including mental health centers and crisis response services

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations) › [33rd Ward: Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33)

- Record number: **R2023-0002958**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- Introduction Date: Jul 19, 2023
- Final Action Date: Sep 14, 2023
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=D5D4E93F-5426-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5)

## Roll call: Adopted Sep 14, 2023

**48 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 14, 2023](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DCE29F3E-5452-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097692).

**Yea (48)**: [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), [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), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [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), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**Absent (1)**: [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18)

**Not voting (1)**: [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17)

## Timeline

- Jul 19, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was referred.
- Jul 24, 2023: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Health and Human Relations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Sep 14, 2023: Adopted, City Council (48 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DCE29F3E-5452-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097692). On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [R2023-0002958 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/55ef541d-7cb8-48c2-b011-aba174b2176d.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [W33 - R2023-0002958.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b07beb89-41de-4327-b637-a2e37c8575b1.pdf) (Legislation)

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