# Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at November 3, 2026 general election on whether Chicago should make its contribution to city pension funds in first quarter of year to reduce long-term debt

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- Record number: **R2026-0025443**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Final (Tabled)
- Sponsor: [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (7): [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43rd Ward), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11th Ward), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21st Ward), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42nd 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 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A77374B7-6954-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: Tabled, City Council. The matter was Tabled by a voice vote.

## Documents

- [7.15.26 CCR Report to Council - Item 11.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c562314b-71f3-413f-8455-e95fef173b90.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w39others - r25443.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/dbfc58b7-c9ca-46f2-9d05-935c271d1060.pdf) (Legislation)

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