# Call for hearing(s) on strengthening animal welfare services and community engagement in Chicago

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations) › [26th Ward: Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26)

Clerk's short name: CACC Partnerships

- Record number: **R2025-0018677**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (25): [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st 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), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45th Ward), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2nd Ward), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43rd Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41st Ward), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12th Ward), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42nd Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25th Ward), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50th Ward), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38th Ward), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- Introduction Date: Jul 16, 2025
- Final Action Date: Oct 16, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=DB7FB972-C360-F011-BEC1-001DD80533F0)

## Roll call: Adopted Oct 16, 2025

**47 yea, 0 nay, 2 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 Oct 16, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1BDD5AEB-3B9D-F011-B4CB-001DD80F1323).

**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), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [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 (2)**: [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36)

**Not voting (1)**: [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18)

## Timeline

- Jul 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 9, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Health and Human Relations (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1BDD5AEB-3B9D-F011-B4CB-001DD80F1323). The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 16, 2025: Adopted, City Council (47 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1BDD5AEB-3B9D-F011-B4CB-001DD80F1323). On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [CACC Subject Matter Hearing Resolution v1.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e7e753fc-0333-4cb2-9be6-2d0f38c243fe.pdf) (Legislation)

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