Committee on Health and Human Relations meeting, June 11, 2026
- When: Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 12:30 PM (Chicago time)
- Where: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Health and Human Relations
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928590?video=1200524681
- Transcript: full text (11,734 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.
The Health and Human Relations Committee considered three agenda items: a motion to allow remote participation for Aldermen Quezada and Sigcho-López, approval of the May 2026 Rule 45 report, and the appointment of Kenneth Gunn as chair and commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. All three items were approved. The meeting also featured extensive public comment and discussion of the commission’s hate-crime report.
Topics: Remote participation, Rule 45 report, Kenneth Gunn appointment, Hate-crime reporting
Agenda items discussed
- 21:39 Approve remote participation for Aldermen Quezada and Sigcho-López: passed
- 45:59 Approve May 2026 monthly Rule 45 report: passed
- 46:24 Appointment of Kenneth Gunn as chair and commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (chair): Set expectations for public comment and emphasized a respectful environment. (21:50); Introduced the appointment of Kenneth Gunn and thanked speakers for their support. (46:24); Stated that relationships are essential for addressing hate and discrimination. (1:42:24)
- Julia M. Ramirez (alderperson)
- Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson)
- Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Moved to approve the May 2026 Rule 45 report. (45:59); Commented on the importance of immigration and respectful discourse. (1:32:29)
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Was called to answer a question about the hate-crime report. (53:25); Responded to the chair with a greeting and brief comment. (53:34); Was noted by the chair as the next alderperson for questions before adjournment. (1:35:10)
- Byron Sigcho-López (alderperson): Was the subject of the remote-participation motion (remote participation approved). (21:39)
- Jessica L. Fuentes (alderperson): Moved the motion to approve remote participation for Aldermen Quezada and Sigcho-López. (21:39)
- Ruth Cruz (alderperson)
- Anthony J. Quezada (alderperson): Was the subject of the remote-participation motion (remote participation approved). (21:39)
- Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Requested to be recognized for a question. (1:06:06); Moved to adjourn the meeting. (1:45:21)
- Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (alderperson): Moved the motion to approve remote participation for Aldermen Quezada and Sigcho-López. (21:39); Moved the motion to approve Kenneth Gunn’s appointment. (1:43:57)
- Maria E. Hadden (alderperson)
Exchanges between members
- 53:25 Chair Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez called Alderman Raymond A. Lopez to answer a question about the hate-crime report.
- 1:06:06 Alderman Bennett R. Lawson asked to be recognized for a question.
- 1:35:10 Chair Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez noted Alderman Raymond A. Lopez as the next alderperson before adjournment.
- 1:43:57 Chair Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez accepted the motion moved by Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to approve Kenneth Gunn’s appointment.
- 1:45:21 Chair Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez accepted Alderman Bennett R. Lawson motion to adjourn the meeting.