# Call for hearing on establishment of Business Improvement District (BID) No. 1 (The Magnificent Mile)

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- Record number: **SR2026-0028755**
- Type: Resolution; category: Business Improvement District
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=F6E6C45F-54B7-F111-AAAC-001DD80B58E5)

## Roll call: Adopted Oct 14, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Mosley, 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)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.



## Timeline

- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 8, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 8, 2026: Substituted, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development. The matter was Substituted in Committee.
- 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 Mosley, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [SR2026-0028755 Substitute Resolution.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ee35824c-ec25-4271-ba46-3112f68fff55.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2026-0028755\_Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/918bc88f-2978-4c8c-9e34-03a2f110640d.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [R2026-0028755 Resolution.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/171479ab-5219-4e51-b219-f55dab38d481.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2026-0028755 Ex 1 Boundaries of BID.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/9b298a57-69d9-450a-b3ab-8af7ff03f751.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [R2026-0028755 EDS\_Redacted.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d52e96ae-ea9f-47a6-8bfe-056bd5dc2f04.pdf) (EDS)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- The Magnificent Mile Association: SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (1 filing, Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026; Kimberly Bares; matched by semantic embedding)

**Money from these interests in the 365 days before the vote**

| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) | Yea | $1,553 | The Magnificent Mile Association (employees) |

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