# Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at February 23, 2027 primary election on whether Chicago should create permanent monument celebrating Chicago's global contributions to music and arts

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- Record number: **R2026-0025438**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- Sponsor: [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (3): [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11th Ward), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- Submitted Date: May 20, 2026
- Introduction Date: May 20, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jul 22, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=257F1B3B-6854-F111-BEC5-001DD801AB0F)

## Timeline

- May 20, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jul 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jul 15, 2026: Deferred and Published, City Council. On request of Alderperson Ervin and Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, the matter was Deferred and Published.
- Jul 22, 2026: Adopted, City Council (24 yea, 23 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AA0648B8-8A80-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA). On motion of Nugent, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [7.15.26 CCR Report to Council - Item 13.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e3ed8425-8eb2-4ec4-bf18-aa47da0e5710.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w39others - r25438.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6329826b-81cb-4417-9924-8f1abf2503aa.pdf) (Legislation)

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