# Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters for increase in Chicago real estate transfer tax rates

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Clerk's short name: Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing

- Record number: **R2023-0004166**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- Introduction Date: Sep 14, 2023
- Final Action Date: Nov 7, 2023
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=4C434D15-6452-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097692)

## Roll call: Passed Nov 7, 2023

**32 yea, 17 nay.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Nov 7, 2023](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/859F0529-EA78-EE11-9AE5-001DD804D430).

**Nay (17)**: [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [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)

**Yea (32)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [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), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [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), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [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), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [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)

**Not voting (1)**: [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20)

## Plain-language summary

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



## Timeline

- Sep 14, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Nov 1, 2023: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Nov 1, 2023: Deferred and Published, City Council. On request of Alderpersons Ramirez-Rosa, Hadden and Martin, the matter was Deferred and Published.
- Nov 7, 2023: Passed, City Council (32 yea, 17 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/859F0529-EA78-EE11-9AE5-001DD804D430). On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [Committee Letter CR 11-1.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d115eeaf-c9d9-42d0-b0c8-84ced2d09cea.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [R2023-0004166 Approval new property transfer rates assisting homeless\_20230913140650.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/db8b5770-b37a-4b55-9625-7c0f55538927.pdf) (Legislation)

## Lobbying and money

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

**Who lobbied on it**

- Equality Illinois: IN SUPPORT OF R2023-4166 (BRING CHICAGO HOME) (1 filing, Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023; Michael Ziri; matched by record number)
- Chicago Coalition For The Homeless: CHANGE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX AND DEDICATE REVENUE FOR HOMELESSNES (3 filings, Apr 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023; Nick Jefferson; matched by semantic embedding)
- Chicago Coalition For The Homeless: PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION TO PUT QUESTION ON THE BALLOT TO RAISE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX (1 filing, Apr 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023; Julie Dworkin; matched by semantic embedding)
- Chicago Coalition For The Homeless: PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION ON REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX INCREASE (2 filings, Jul 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023; Julie Dworkin; matched by semantic embedding)
- Chicagoland Apartment Association: TRANSFER TAX ORDINANCE (2 filings, Jul 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023; Michael Kasper; matched by semantic embedding)
- Chicagoland Apartment Association: OPPOSE TRANSFER TAX (1 filing, Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023; Jon Kozlowski; matched by semantic embedding)

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

| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) | Nay | $2,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) | Yea | $2,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) | Yea | $1,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) | Nay | $1,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) | Yea | $1,000 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) | Yea | $1,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | Nay | $605 | Equality Illinois (company) |
| [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) | Yea | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) | Yea | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) | Yea | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) | Nay | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) | Yea | $500 | Equality Illinois (company) |
| [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | Yea | $240 | Nick Jefferson (lobbyist for Chicago Coalition For The Homeless) |
| [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) | Yea | $100 | Nick Jefferson (lobbyist for Chicago Coalition For The Homeless) |

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