Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.
- Record number: R2026-0025370
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Co-sponsors (34): Felix Cardona Jr. (31st Ward), Peter Chico (10th Ward), Angela Clay (46th Ward), Pat Dowell (3rd Ward), Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward), Jessica L. Fuentes (26th Ward), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14th Ward), Maria E. Hadden (49th Ward), William E. Hall (6th Ward), Timothy R. Knudsen (43rd Ward), Daniel La Spata (1st Ward), Bennett R. Lawson (44th Ward), Nicole T. Lee (11th Ward), Raymond A. Lopez (15th Ward), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward), Matthew J. Martin (47th Ward), Emma Mitts (37th Ward), David H. Moore (17th Ward), Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward), Samantha Nugent (39th Ward), Matthew J. O'Shea (19th Ward), Anthony J. Quezada (35th Ward), Marty Quinn (13th Ward), Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward), Michael D. Rodriguez (22nd Ward), Monique L. Scott (24th Ward), Byron Sigcho-López (25th Ward), Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward), Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward), Chris Taliaferro (29th Ward), Valencia, Anna M., Andre Vasquez Jr. (40th Ward), Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward), Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward)
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: May 19, 2026
- Introduction Date: May 20, 2026
- Final Action Date: May 20, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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This resolution would honor May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.
Who it affects
- Jewish American residents of Chicago: The City Council would formally recognize and honor their heritage during May 2026.
What changes
- May 2026 would be recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.
Where: Chicago
Timeline
- Jan 1, 1900: Adopted, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Mitichell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.
- May 20, 2026: Recommended to Pass, City Council. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
Documents
- R2026-0025370 Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution 05-20-26.pdf (Legislation)
- R2026-0025370 Mayoral Transmittal Letter.pdf (Miscellaneous)
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago: ENCOURAGE ALDERMAN TO RECOGNIZE MAY AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (1 filing, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Natalie Glick; matched by semantic embedding)
- Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago: JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RECOGNITION (2 filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Jane Charney; matched by semantic embedding)
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- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations (O2026-0029642, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred)
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