Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development meeting, February 10, 2026
- When: Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 10:00 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: Room 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=1163382552
- Transcript: full text (4,174 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
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The Economic, Capital and Technology Development Committee met to approve the January 2026 monthly report, appoint Jason Esra to the Community Development Commission, and confirm several special service commissioner appointments. The committee heard a public comment from one speaker, and members discussed the impact of TIF surplus on development. All motions were adopted without objection and the meeting was adjourned.
Topics: Monthly report approval, Community Development Commission appointment, Special service commissioner appointments, TIF surplus discussion, Adjournment
Agenda items discussed
- 35:45 Approval of the January 20, 2026 monthly report: passed
- 36:06 Appointment of Jason Esra to the Community Development Commission: passed
- 52:59 Approval of special service commissioner appointments and reappointments: passed
- 53:34 Adjournment of the meeting: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Gilbert Villegas (chair): Called the meeting to order. (30:58); Requested a motion to allow remote participants. (31:44); Declared the motion carried after hearing ayes. (31:56)
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Moved to allow Aldermen Var Mitts, Mana Haworth, and Apollo to participate remotely. (31:45); Asked Alderman Nicole T. Lee if they coordinated their outfits for the meeting. (44:16); Thanked the chair and expressed support for the appointment of Jason Esra. (46:55)
- Felix Cardona Jr. (alderperson): Asked Jason Esra how many TIF districts his organization serves. (39:20); Inquired about the impact of a large TIF surplus on housing development. (39:35); Moved to recommend approval of Jason Esra’s appointment to the commission. (48:57)
- Daniel La Spata (alderperson)
- William E. Hall (alderperson)
- Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Moved to recommend approval of the special service commissioner appointments and reappointments. (53:05)
- Ruth Cruz (alderperson)
- Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson)
- Nicole T. Lee (alderperson)
- Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson): Listed support for the commissioner appointments. (50:20)
- William Conway (alderperson): Listed support for the commissioner appointments. (50:20)
- Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): Listed support for the commissioner appointments. (50:20)
- Pat Dowell (alderperson): Listed support for the commissioner appointments. (50:20)
- Angela Clay (alderperson): Listed support for the commissioner appointments. (50:20)
- Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Listed support for the commissioner appointments. (50:20)
Exchanges between members
- 44:21 Alderman Raymond A. Lopez asked Alderman Nicole T. Lee whether they had coordinated their outfits for the meeting.