# Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters on February 23, 2027 election regarding renaming of Douglas Community Area in honor of Frederick Douglass, not Stephen Douglas

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Clerk's short name: Referendum to Rename Douglas Community Area

- Record number: **SR2023-0005613**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Council Consideration (Recommended to Pass)
- Sponsor: [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (1): [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- Submitted Date: Oct 27, 2023
- Introduction Date: Nov 1, 2023
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=91609E37-EA74-EE11-8DEE-001DD8051BBA)

## Timeline

- Nov 1, 2023: 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 9, 2026: Substituted, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was substituted in committee.

## Documents

- [Referendum to Rename Douglas.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/839be5bb-8ac6-40aa-a9a7-a6416a443ef9.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SR2026-0005613 Referendum Change of Neighborhood Name.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/13948ae7-143d-4a31-a5a0-30adfa0730b8.pdf) (Legislation)

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