# Recognition of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 and 308 for transportation services during 2024 Democratic National Convention

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [40th Ward: Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40)

- Record number: **R2024-0013147**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (24): Burnett, Jr., Walter, [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10th Ward), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46th Ward), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34th Ward), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30th Ward), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28th Ward), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11th Ward), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7th Ward), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41st Ward), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12th Ward), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4th Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50th Ward), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29th Ward), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20th Ward), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Introduction Date: Oct 9, 2024
- Final Action Date: Oct 30, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=199E6B4A-6B86-EF11-AC21-001DD8306DF0)

## Roll call: Adopted Oct 30, 2024

**47 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Oct 30, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/91C5501D-B690-EF11-AC21-001DD8306DF0).

**Yea (47)**: [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), [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), [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), [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)

**Not voting (3)**: [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33)

## Plain-language summary

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



## Timeline

- Oct 9, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 28, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 30, 2024: Adopted, City Council (47 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/91C5501D-B690-EF11-AC21-001DD8306DF0). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [w40-7-others - r13147.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5706ef6f-ef35-4c2b-9dc1-5be7fe1ee7f9.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2024-0013147-10292024084325.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0ed5a250-7eb6-4095-9f28-a567bd4e047c.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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