# Call on City of Chicago departments to prioritize heat mitigation, maintain and expand cooling centers, and install heat-resilient infrastructure

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Environmental Protection and Energy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/environmental-protection-and-energy) › [49th Ward: Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49)

- Record number: **R2026-0028725**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/environmental-protection-and-energy)
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=00082085-98B6-F111-AAAC-001DD80FDA55)

## Roll call: Adopted Oct 14, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Oct 14, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39FE6EE4-2FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Not voting (1)**: [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/70532219-2b11-4a77-85a1-1bc292fd2edd.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This resolution asks City of Chicago departments to take more action on extreme heat, including heat warnings, mental health education, more cooling centers, and heat-resilient infrastructure.

**Who it affects**

- **Chicago residents during extreme heat**: City departments are asked to share public service announcements and education about how heat affects health, including mental health.
- **Children**: The resolution notes children are especially at risk of mental health issues from climate change, and asks that city policies consider heat's mental health impacts.
- **People with mental health conditions**: City departments are asked to keep in mind the mental health impacts of heat when making policies and responding to heat.
- **Residents who rely on cooling centers**: City departments are asked to keep current cooling centers open and add more throughout the city.
- **Communities facing environmental justice concerns**: The resolution asks that heat efforts be approached through an equity lens.
- **City departments**: Departments are called on to coordinate and prioritize heat mitigation work.

**What changes**

- City departments would be asked to put out more public service announcements about extreme heat.
- Residents may see more education about how heat affects mental health.
- Existing cooling centers would be maintained, and more could be added across the city.
- More heat-resilient infrastructure could be installed.
- City heat policies would be asked to consider mental health and equity.

**Where**: 49th Ward

## Timeline

- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 8, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 14, 2026: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39FE6EE4-2FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5). On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [Mental Health and Heat Relation Resolution\_9.23.26.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/70532219-2b11-4a77-85a1-1bc292fd2edd.pdf) (Legislation)

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