# Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at November 3, 2026 general election on whether Chicago should develop permanent festival and outdoor event space for large-scale events

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- Record number: **R2026-0025459**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- Sponsor: [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (5): [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2nd Ward), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21st 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 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=F867FC4D-7054-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: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DF5C52EA-0D6B-F111-A823-001DD8019941). On motion of Alderperson Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [7.15.26 CCR Report to Council - Item 8.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0fa8d6fa-7244-4fb5-a8bb-8acab3d8a191.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w11others - r25459.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/50882aeb-6d87-4797-b2c4-91940341e4f3.pdf) (Legislation)

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