Chicago City budget votes: appropriations and revenue ordinances

The Council's yearly budget votes: the appropriation ordinance, the revenue ordinance, and the hearings and amendments around them.

Results for The City budget: 24 key roll calls, 40 more matching legislation, and 25 documents. Search again or refine, or ask a question about it on Research.

Roll calls

Legislation

• Call for Special City Council Meeting on October 21, 2026 for sole purpose of receiving Executive Budget for 2027 calendar year,… (F2026-0029537, Communication): Final, introduced Oct 21, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Time fixed for public hearing on 2027 Executive Budget (R2026-0029546, Resolution): Final, introduced Oct 21, 2026, sponsor Ervin, Jason C.
• Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16 and 18 (2027 Revenue Ordinance) (O2026-0029643, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 21, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Amendment of Regulations Governing Administration of Classification Plan and Employee Benefits for Classified Positions set… (R2026-0029648, Resolution): In Committee, introduced Oct 21, 2026, sponsor Dept./Agency
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations (O2026-0029642, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 21, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 27 (West Lakeview) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028907, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 28-2014 (Six Corners) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028909, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 44th Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expense… (O2026-0028398, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Lawson, Bennett R.
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 31 (Greater Ravenswood) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028928, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 48 (Old Town) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028930, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 4th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance Account… (O2026-0028854, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Robinson, Lamont J.
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 19 (Howard Street) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028894, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 79 (Lawrence/Pulaski/Elston) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028933, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 24 (Clark Street) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028905, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 14th Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expense… (O2026-0028824, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Workforce Development for Year 2026 (SO2026-0028812, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Rodriguez, Michael D.
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 12th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance… (O2026-0028331, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Ramirez, Julia M.
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 16th Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expense… (SO2026-0028466, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Coleman, Stephanie D.
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 18 (Northalsted) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028885, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds with Committee on Housing and Real Estate for Year 2026 (O2026-0028794, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Sigcho-Lopez, Byron
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 43rd Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance… (O2026-0027655, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Knudsen, Timothy R.
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy for Year… (O2026-0027538, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Hadden, Maria E.
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 54 (Sheridan Road) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028931, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 2 (Belmont/Central) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028879, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Health and Human Relations for Year 2026 (O2026-0028227, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 40th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance… (O2026-0027570, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Vasquez, Jr., Andre
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 43 (Devon Avenue) for Year 2027 (O2026-0028929, Ordinance): Final, introduced Sep 23, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 42nd Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Personnel Services… (O2026-0029226, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Reilly, Brendan
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 48th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance… (O2026-0029293, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 1st Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expense Account… (O2026-0029370, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor La Spata, Daniel
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 1-2015 (State Street) for Year 2027 (O2026-0029419, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 3 (63rd Street) for Year 2027 (O2026-0029420, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 5 (Commercial Avenue) for Year 2027 (O2026-0029421, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 4 (95th Street/Beverly) for Year… (O2026-0029423, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 8 (Lakeview East) for Year 2027 (O2026-0029424, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 10 (Back of the Yards) for Year 2027 (O2026-0029426, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 13 (Stockyards) for Year 2027 (O2026-0029427, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 17-2025 (Central… (O2026-0029428, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 20 (Western Avenue) for year 2027 (O2026-0029430, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon
• Scope of services, amended budget and management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) No. 21-2016 (Lincoln Square) for Year… (O2026-0029434, Ordinance): In Committee, introduced Oct 14, 2026, sponsor Johnson, Brandon

Documents

Passages from ordinances, agreements, agendas, transcripts and campaign money briefs that best match "annual appropriation ordinance city budget revenue ordinance vote", by meaning rather than exact words.

• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024 amendment within Fund No. 925 for Department of Public Health, Department of… (SO2024-0010956), Legislation, Sep 18, 2024: "Annual Appropriation Ordinance is hereby amended by striking the words and figures and adding the words and figures indicated in the attached Exhibit A which is hereby made a part hereof. SECTION 2. To the extent that any ordinance, resolution, rule, order or provision of the Municipal Code of Chicago, or part thereof,…" Document
• 925 Amendment of 2023 appropriations (SO2023-0002925), Legislation, Sep 14, 2023: "Annual Appropriation Ordinance is hereby amended by striking the words and figures and adding the words and figures indicated in the attached Exhibit A which is hereby made a part hereof. SECTION 2. To the extent that any ordinance, resolution, rule, order or provision of the Municipal Code of Chicago, or part thereof,…" Document
• City Council meeting, 2025-12-20 (video transcript), Transcript, Dec 20, 2025: "of this vote signified by saying, aye. Those that oppose a nay. This motion fails. Chair recognizes Chairman Irvin. Thank you, Mr. President. Uh, want to, uh, correct the earlier statement, uh, the by alderman from the 17th Ward about what we are now voting on. This is both the appropriation, which is the appropriation…"
• City Council meeting, 2025-06-18 (video transcript), Transcript, Jun 18, 2025: "ordinance concerning an annual appropriation ordinance year 2025, amendment within fund nine to five, A move passage of this item by the first favorable roll call of the Committee on finance and the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider Very well hearing no objections, so ordered. Item number two is a communicat…"
• Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax Levy for… (SO2024-0013671), Legislation, Dec 16, 2024: "en’s Annuity and Benefit Fund – 0684 Total $3,446,213,720 $1,806,839,000 SECTION 2. In no event shall the amount levied for any purpose, as set forth in Section 1 of this Article II, exceed the amount appropriated for such purpose as set forth in the annual appropriation ordinance adopted for the year 2025. SECTION 3.…" Document
• CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL 6.18.25, Mayor's video, Jun 18, 2025: "I've discussed it with one member over the last 18 years. So it's my hope that he will share this with you, and perhaps we can revisit the way that that item was introduced to this body without any discussion of the actual subject matter that it contains. This is about transparency, Mr. President. Thank you. Thank you,…"
• Second amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF)… (O2024-0009579), Legislation, Jun 12, 2024: "ark District for the Project; and WHEREAS, DPD desires to use $400,000 already held in reserve for Revere Park from the Western Avenue South Increment in order to cover the costs of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City and the Park District desire to enter into an amendment to the Agreement in substantially the form atta…" Document
• CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL 12.19.25, Mayor's video, Dec 19, 2025: "And I ask my colleagues to support the Substitute Revenue Ordinance with a vote of yes. Thank you, Mr. President. I call for a roll call vote. Very well. Members of... City Council, please use your e-vote application to record your vote at this time. Which I, President, I just needed to... Are you referring to all item…"
• CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL 12.20.25, Mayor's video, Dec 22, 2025: "Those that oppose say nay. This motion fails. The chair recognizes Chairman Irvin. Thank you, Mr. President. I want to correct the earlier statement by Alderman from the 17th Ward about what we're now voting on. This is both the appropriation, which is the appropriation of revenue and expenses, which is the amended 202…"
• City Council meeting, 2024-11-13, Notice, Nov 13, 2024: ". Bennet Lawson, 44th Ward Ald. James Gardiner, 45th Ward Ald. Angela Clay, 46th Ward Ald. Matt Martin, 47th Ward Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th Ward Ald. Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward # ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Chicago is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, Section 6 (a) of the Illinois C…" Document
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended (SO2023-0005140), Legislation, Nov 15, 2023: "THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE YEAR 2024 WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution, and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affai…" Document
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended (SO2023-0005140), Legislation, Nov 15, 2023: "THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE YEAR 2024 WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution, and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affai…" Document
• Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting, 2025-12-17 (video transcript), Transcript, Dec 17, 2025: "Council Chamber: The actual amendment of the… Council Chamber: of the appropriation ordinance is a matter for the jurisdiction of the committee, and pieces of the ordinance that was passed by the Finance Committee are incorporated into the appropriation ordinance because the revenues and other things have changed based…"
• 925 Amendment (SO2023-0001357), Legislation, Jul 19, 2023: "ORDINANCEWHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the year 2023 (the "2023 Appropriation Ordinance") of the City of Chicago (the "City") contains estimates of revenuesreceivable as grants from agencies of the state and federal governments and public and privateagencies; andWHEREAS, the City through its Departmen…" Document
• City Council meeting, 2025-12-19 (video transcript), Transcript, Dec 19, 2025: "And I think we have emerged today with the budget plan that protects programs which are vital to those most in need while setting us on the right path towards a stronger fiscal future. I just wanted to thank my colleagues who dedicated hundreds of hours and time to put forth a financially responsible, uh, revenue ordin…"
• City Council meeting, 2026-01-21 (video transcript), Transcript, Jan 21, 2026: "and 10 dash three six dash 3 55 through 10 dash 3 6 3 58. Adding provisions regarding fines for violations occurring at both midway and O'Hare International Airports. Very well. I move passage of this ordinance by the first payroll call roll call vote of the Committee on Finance and associated unsuccessful motion to re…"
• City Council meeting, 2023-11-15 (video transcript), Transcript, Nov 15, 2023: "Alderman Mitchell on the motion to reconsider. Mr.President, a motion to reconsider the vote. On a motion to reconsider all those in favor of reconsideration signify by saying I all those who opposed say no. In the opinion of the chair the motion fails alderman Alderman Ervin toucan to concur in the recommendation of t…"
• 925 Amendment to 2023 Appropriations regarding Department Public Health, Department Fire (SO2023-0004943), Legislation, Nov 7, 2023: "Annual Appropriation Ordinance is hereby amended by striking the words and figures and adding the words and figures indicated in the attached Exhibit A which is hereby made a part hereof. SECTION 2. To the extent that any ordinance, resolution, rule, order or provision of the Municipal Code of Chicago, or part thereof,…" Document
• City Council meeting, 2025-12-29, Agenda, Dec 29, 2025: "tee from further consideration of a matter which has been pending in committee for more than 60 days. The motion to discharge requires a majority vote of all alderpersons (26 votes are required). 17. Ordinance setting the next regular meeting. An ordinance is presented setting the date and time of the next regular meet…" Document
• CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL 12.16.25, Mayor's video, Dec 16, 2025: "Alderperson Irvin has a proposed ordinance for amendment of the annual appropriation ordinance to transfer funds from the 28th Ward automatic expense account to the wage allowance account for the year 2025, and also an amendment for the annual appropriation ordinance to transfer funds from the 28th Ward automatic expen…"
• First Amendment to Kenwood Academy IGA (O2023-0005701), Legislation, Nov 15, 2023: "n of the Project; and WHEREAS, DPD desires to allocate to the Board an additional $4,750,000 from the 53rd Street Increment in order to pay for additional TIF-funded improvements in the Project; and WHEREAS, the City and the Board desire to enter into an amendment to the Agreement in substantially the form attached as…" Document
• Issuance of multi-family program funds and other financial assistance to 5853 N Broadway 9 LP for affordable housing… (SO2026-0027224), Legislation, Sep 23, 2026: "t that any ordinance, resolution, rule, order or provision of the Municipal Code, or part thereof, is in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, the provisions of this ordinance shall control. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section,…" Document
• Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Territory Community Garden at 557 N Central Ave (O2026-0024101), Legislation, Apr 15, 2026: ", BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO: SECTION 1. The above recitals are expressly incorporated in and made part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that the expenditure of Open Space Fee proceeds will directly and materially benefit the res…" Document
• City Council meeting, 2025-12-18 (video transcript), Transcript, Dec 18, 2025: "proposed ordinance for amendment of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from the 9th Ward wage allowance account to the automatic expense account for the year 2025, which is referred to to the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations. Alderperson Villegas has a proposed ordinance for amendment…"
• Issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to support development of Morgan Park Commons Phase 1… (O2026-0023330), Legislation, Mar 18, 2026: "the City for the Project for costs to be paid from Bond Proceeds. SECTION 6. This ordinance constitutes a declaration of official intent under Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations. SECTION 7. To the extent that any ordinance, resolution, rule, order or provision of the Municipal Code of Chicago, or any part ther…" Document

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