Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at February 23, 2027 primary election on whether Chicago City Council should establish and fully fund its own independent legal counsel separate from City's Law Department
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- Record number: R2026-0025457
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- Sponsor: Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward)
- Co-sponsors (1): Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward)
- Committee: Committee on 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
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 (32 yea, 16 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Nugent, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.
Documents
- 7.15.26 CCR Report to Council - Item 14.pdf (Committee Letter)
- w42,32 - r25457.pdf (Legislation)
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