# Amendment to Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and members of City Council standing committees for 2023-2027 term

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Clerk's short name: Standing Committee member name changes

- Record number: **SR2025-0016380**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- Introduction Date: Apr 7, 2025
- Final Action Date: Apr 7, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=DD540B42-9311-F011-BAE2-001DD8094559)

## Roll call: Adopted Apr 7, 2025

**32 yea, 11 nay, 4 absent.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Apr 7, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E6411BF2-760E-F011-BAE2-001DD80DF230).

**Nay (11)**: [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Yea (32)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [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), [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), [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), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [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), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [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), [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), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49)

**Absent (4)**: [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47)

**Not voting (3)**: [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [SR2025-0016380 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5a15ba0f-72dc-4247-a965-3d67bdb17843.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City Council’s Committee on Committees and Rules changed the list of who serves as chair, vice-chair, and member on each standing committee for the 2023-2027 term. The change was approved by a voice vote, with one alderman noting a no vote.

- Amended the resolution that names chairmen, vice-chairmen, and members of standing committees
- Applies to the 2023-2027 City Council term
- Considered by the Committee on Committees and Rules on April 7, 2025
- Adopted by a voice vote
- Alderman Nicholas Sposato recorded a no vote

**Who**: City Council members serving on standing committees are affected

**Where**: City of Chicago

## Timeline

- Apr 7, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was substituted in Commitee.
- Apr 7, 2025: Adopted, City Council (32 yea, 11 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E6411BF2-760E-F011-BAE2-001DD80DF230). On motion of Alderperson Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved.
- Apr 7, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.

## Documents

- [SR2025-0016380 Substituted in Committee.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cc85e4ff-48bb-44b4-9738-b4dfea166bee.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2025-0016380 Standing committees member amendment.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5d1d8220-dc3c-4ce2-a37d-8a0224c1b6f2.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SR2025-0016380 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5a15ba0f-72dc-4247-a965-3d67bdb17843.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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