# Recognition of October 2026 as "Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in Chicago.

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- Record number: **R2026-0029410**
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Co-sponsors (30): [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10th Ward), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34th Ward), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30th Ward), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45th Ward), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2nd Ward), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43rd Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37th Ward), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21st Ward), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13th Ward), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42nd Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50th Ward), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23rd Ward), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29th Ward), Valencia, Anna M., [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward)
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Introduction Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=E3FEE995-D0C7-F111-AAAE-001DD80EF6BA)

## Timeline

- Jan 1, 1900: 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 Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.
- Oct 14, 2026: Recommended to Pass, City Council. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.

## Documents

- [R2026-0029410 Domestic Violence Resolution 10-14-26.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7a5c1ae5-57c6-494c-bc3c-97f309f78ab9.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2026-0029410 Mayoral Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d48db0d9-abf0-48f0-ae5d-706ab8b90aae.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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