Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting, February 10, 2026
- When: Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 11:00 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Budget and Government Operations
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8925576?video=1163419425
- Transcript: full text (4,872 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 Budget and Government Operations Committee met to approve the monthly Rule 45 report, consider the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance amendment for Fund 9, discuss a veteran wheel-tax renewal pilot program, and consider transfer-fund ordinances. All items were voted on and approved to be reported out to the City Council. The committee also recognized several members for quorum and allowed public comment.
Topics: Rule 45 report approval, 2026 appropriation ordinance amendment, Veteran wheel-tax renewal pilot program, Transfer fund ordinances
Agenda items discussed
- 20:22 Monthly Rule 45 report for January 2026: passed
- 20:41 Communication recommending adoption of the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance amendment (Fund 9): passed
- 31:16 Veteran wheel-tax renewal pilot program ordinance (authored by Alderman Gilbert Villegas): passed
- 30:31 Transfer-fund ordinances (items 3 through 7): passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Nicole T. Lee (chair): Moved to accept the Rule 45 report. (20:32)
- Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Proposed a motion to allow virtual participation for several members. (12:32)
- Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson): Confirmed his addition to virtual participation list. (12:40)
- Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): Confirmed presence for virtual participation. (12:53)
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson)
- William Conway (alderperson): Thanked the chairman after the veteran ordinance discussion. (35:17)
- Michael D. Rodriguez (alderperson): Asked if there was a motion to accept Alderman Andre Vasquez Jr. virtual participation. (29:24); Moved the motion to accept Alderman Andre Vasquez Jr. participation. (29:30); Moved to accept substitute transfer-fund ordinances. (30:46)
- Andre Vasquez Jr. (alderperson): Confirmed his virtual participation after the motion passed. (29:28); Thanked the chairman and added context about tracking service populations. (29:43)
- Bennett R. Lawson (other): Was noted as a non-member joining the meeting. (29:05)
- Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson)
- Pat Dowell (chair): Moved the motion to consider items 3 through 7 together. (31:01)
- Gilbert Villegas (alderperson): Introduced the veteran wheel-tax renewal pilot program ordinance. (31:26); Raised a question about the fiscal impact of the pilot program. (31:48)
Exchanges between members
- 29:01 Alderman Raymond A. Lopez recognized Alderman Gregory I. Mitchell for quorum.