Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development meeting, July 9, 2026
- When: Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 10:30 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928495?video=1208175670
- Transcript: full text (5,973 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
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The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development approved the June 2026 monthly report and confirmed a slate of Special Service Area appointments and reappointments. The committee also approved an amendment to a Special Service Area budget, a Class L tax-incentive ordinance for a historic riverfront property, and held two resolutions concerning tax-incentive revocation and a partnership with Taiwan. Several public commenters addressed public-safety concerns and introduced themselves as appointees.
Topics: Monthly report approval, SSA appointments, SSA budget amendment, Class L tax incentive, Tax-incentive revocation hearing, Taiwan partnership resolution, Public safety comments
Agenda items discussed
- 39:25 Approval of the June 2026 monthly report: passed
- 54:20 Appointments and reappointments to Special Service Areas (items 1-4): passed
- 54:58 Ordinance amending Special Service Area 212026 budget (Item 14): passed
- 58:35 Class L tax-incentive ordinance for 2 North Riverside Plaza (Item 15): passed
- 1:10:24 Resolution to hold a hearing on revoking tax incentives (Item 16): held
- 1:11:26 Resolution supporting U.S.–Taiwan partnership (Item 17): held
Alderpersons who spoke
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Moved to allow Alderman Riley to participate remotely under Rule 59. (27:01); Moved to hold Item 16, the resolution on revoking tax incentives. (1:11:08); Moved to adjourn the committee meeting. (1:14:16)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Moved to recommend approval and reappointment of Jason Kareth to SSA 79. (41:34)
- Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson): Called by the chair to speak on the Class L ordinance. (1:05:52); Asked how far along the Class L project is and about general contractor selection. (1:06:02); Moved to recommend approval of the Class L tax-incentive ordinance. (1:09:49)
- Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Moved to recommend approval of the Class L tax-incentive ordinance. (58:19)
- Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Expressed concerns about the Taiwan partnership resolution and requested it be held. (1:12:04); Moved to hold the Taiwan partnership resolution. (1:13:59)
- Derrick G. Curtis (chair): Opened the floor to Alderman Raymond A. Lopez for comments. (55:59); Called Alderman Gregory I. Mitchell to speak on the Class L ordinance. (1:05:52); Called Alderman Wackespad to speak. (1:07:14)
Exchanges between members
- 1:11:53 Alderman Nicole T. Lee asked Alderman Raymond A. Lopez about the Taiwan partnership resolution.