# Call for hearing(s) on City's process for sidewalk repairs

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- Record number: **R2025-0016034**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward)
- Co-sponsors (2): [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- Submitted Date: Mar 12, 2025
- Introduction Date: Mar 12, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=D717C130-66FF-EF11-9340-001DD804A238)

## Timeline

- Mar 12, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [w1-47-48 - r16034.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7e0a4a75-871a-4b7f-9cdb-163ba71d9ba4.pdf) (Legislation)

## Lobbying and money

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

**Who lobbied on it**

- Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago: CHANGE PROCESS FOR HOW SIDEWALK INSPECTION AND REPAIRS ARE HANDLED (1 filing, Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Laura Saltzman; matched by semantic embedding)

**Alderpersons who received money from these interests**

| Member | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) | $50 | Laura Saltzman (lobbyist for Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago) |

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