# Stephanie D. Coleman

Stephanie D. Coleman is the alderperson for Chicago's 16th Ward.

## Contact

- Email: Ward16@cityofchicago.org
- Ward office: 1137 West 63rd Street, Unit C, Chicago 60621, (773) 306-1981
- City Hall: 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 300, (312) 744-6850 / 6854
- Website: https://www.16thward.org
- Updates: [RSS feed of votes and legislation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/api/feeds/ward/16.rss)

## Voting record this term

- Attendance: **100%** of 1137 key roll calls (0 absent)
- Nay votes: **7**
- Voted with the majority on **97.7%** of 86 divided votes
- Legislation filed as lead sponsor: **40** (29 passed)
- Most-filed topics: Municipal Code Amendments (15), Streets (8), Alley (8), Committee/Public Hearings (7), Budget & Appropriations (2)

## Committees

- [Aviation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/aviation)
- [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- [Education and Child Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/education-and-child-development)
- [License and Consumer Protection](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/license-and-consumer-protection)
- [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- [Workforce Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/workforce-development)
- [Workforce Development: Subcommittee on Youth Employment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/workforce-development-subcommittee-on-youth-employment)

## AI profile

> AI-written synthesis from this member's votes, legislation, and words in 78 meetings. Each claim cites its source; estimates, not statements of intent.

Stephanie D. Coleman of Ward 16 has a perfect attendance record and has cast 97.7% majority votes in the 2026 session, including seven nay votes  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)  [V10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A834CCEB-EFEE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9)  [V25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/54E26C01-5A44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0)  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)  [V10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A834CCEB-EFEE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9)  [V25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/54E26C01-5A44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0)  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC). She has supported a wide range of tax-increment financing (TIF) agreements for development projects and historic memorials  [V1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/694AE95E-6680-F111-AB0E-001DD80F46AC)  [V3](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/B13303F7-636A-F111-A823-001DD8019941)  [V5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/667F2498-5D6A-F111-A823-001DD8019941)  [V12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/61F1F242-0423-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)  [V38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CBAFECC8-5B32-EF11-8409-001DD80545D4). Coleman has filed 40 pieces of legislation, ranging from honorary street designations to amendments allowing additional package-goods licenses  [L1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/DFBA88FA-3DBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80EFCF5)  [L8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/2FF44868-E905-F111-8406-001DD8071528)  [L13](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C2D2B738-ADA3-F011-B41B-001DD802EE8D). Her committee assignments span aviation, education, contracting oversight, licensing, special events, and workforce development, positioning her on diverse policy areas.

**Priorities**

- **Tax Increment Financing**: Coleman consistently backs TIF agreements for development and park improvements, voting yes on multiple redevelopment and intergovernmental agreements throughout 2026  [V1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/694AE95E-6680-F111-AB0E-001DD80F46AC)  [V3](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/B13303F7-636A-F111-A823-001DD8019941)  [V5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/667F2498-5D6A-F111-A823-001DD8019941)  [V16](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/9A5E0AD3-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V17](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/D102847A-6C62-F011-BEC1-001DD80533F0)  [V19](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/843A0148-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V20](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CCED20DF-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CA29BFC0-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V22](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/8EADF223-410C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8).
- **Historic Landmark and Memorial Projects**: She supported funding for the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial and voted for historic landmark designations, reflecting a focus on preserving cultural sites  [V12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/61F1F242-0423-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)  [V38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CBAFECC8-5B32-EF11-8409-001DD80545D4)  [S11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/B614BB2E-A9C0-F011-BBD2-001DD80C6CBA?t=3375).
- **Package-Goods Licensing**: Coleman filed amendments to expand package-goods licenses on several streets, indicating a priority on facilitating small-business operations  [L8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/2FF44868-E905-F111-8406-001DD8071528)  [L15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/859E5BF6-E21A-F011-9989-001DD830951E).
- **Honorary Street Designations**: She has introduced multiple honorary street designations, such as “Barron Murph Sr Ave” and “Mother Mable Yancy-Irving Way,” highlighting community recognition efforts  [L1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/DFBA88FA-3DBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80EFCF5)  [L13](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C2D2B738-ADA3-F011-B41B-001DD802EE8D).
- **Remote Participation and Council Procedure**: Coleman has advocated for and utilized remote participation rules, supporting motions to allow remote attendance and procedural adjustments  [S8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1B50A637-AA27-F111-8341-001DD80FB78D?t=1315)  [S9](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FFD2DC30-AFDA-F011-8543-001DD80C6DA5?t=6402)  [S10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FFD2DC30-AFDA-F011-8543-001DD80C6DA5?t=6660).
- **Workforce Development and Youth Employment**: Her membership on the Workforce Development Committee and its Youth Employment subcommittee underscores a focus on job training and youth job opportunities  [S8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1B50A637-AA27-F111-8341-001DD80FB78D?t=1315).

**Positions**

- **Sweepstakes Machine Regulation**: Voted no on an amendment that would define and prohibit sweepstakes machines, indicating opposition to that regulation  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC).
- **Police Participation Restrictions**: Opposed a municipal code amendment that would prohibit Chicago Police Department members from certain activities, voting no  [V10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A834CCEB-EFEE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9).
- **Public Enforcement Pilot for Recorded Evidence**: Voted no on establishing a pilot program for resident-submitted recorded evidence, showing resistance to that initiative  [V25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/54E26C01-5A44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0).
- **Tax Increment Financing for Development**: Consistently voted yes on TIF agreements for redevelopment, park, and housing projects, demonstrating strong support for TIF as a development tool  [V1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/694AE95E-6680-F111-AB0E-001DD80F46AC)  [V3](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/B13303F7-636A-F111-A823-001DD8019941)  [V5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/667F2498-5D6A-F111-A823-001DD8019941)  [V16](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/9A5E0AD3-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V17](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/D102847A-6C62-F011-BEC1-001DD80533F0)  [V19](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/843A0148-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V20](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CCED20DF-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CA29BFC0-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V22](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/8EADF223-410C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8).
- **Package-Goods License Expansions**: Supported amendments allowing additional package-goods licenses on multiple corridors, indicating a pro-business stance on licensing  [L8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/2FF44868-E905-F111-8406-001DD8071528)  [L15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/859E5BF6-E21A-F011-9989-001DD830951E).
- **Historic Landmark Designations**: Voted yes on historic landmark designations and related memorial funding, reflecting endorsement of preservation efforts  [V12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/61F1F242-0423-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)  [V38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CBAFECC8-5B32-EF11-8409-001DD80545D4)  [S11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/B614BB2E-A9C0-F011-BBD2-001DD80C6CBA?t=3375).
- **Curfew Ordinance**: Expressed gratitude for the mayor’s veto of the curfew ordinance, signaling opposition to the curfew measure  [S16](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/256D9E41-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB?t=1247).
- **Remote Participation in Council Meetings**: Supported motions to allow remote participation and procedural changes enabling remote attendance, showing advocacy for flexible meeting formats  [S8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1B50A637-AA27-F111-8341-001DD80FB78D?t=1315)  [S9](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FFD2DC30-AFDA-F011-8543-001DD80C6DA5?t=6402)  [S10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FFD2DC30-AFDA-F011-8543-001DD80C6DA5?t=6660).

**Approach**: Coleman frequently votes on a broad array of ordinances, often moving or supporting motions on reports, appointments, and procedural matters, and she participates remotely when needed, as noted in committee and council meetings  [S4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5E9E0EC9-F443-F111-88B4-001DD8033B18?t=2549)  [S5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5E9E0EC9-F443-F111-88B4-001DD8033B18?t=2670)  [S13](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/B614BB2E-A9C0-F011-BBD2-001DD80C6CBA?t=4220).

**What to watch**: Future filings are likely to focus on additional alley-access exemptions for commercial driveways and further TIF projects, given her recent filings on alley exemptions and numerous TIF votes  [L3](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/02172053-3FA6-F111-B8DD-001DD803894A)  [L4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/2B467CA5-824D-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39).


## Nay votes on key legislation

- Jun 17, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation or use of sweepstakes machines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC), Failed to Pass 15 yea, 33 nay, 1 absent
- May 20, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new Section 2-84-530 prohibiting members of Chicago Police Department from participating in any extremist activity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A834CCEB-EFEE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9), Passed 28 yea, 21 nay
- Feb 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing public enforcement pilot program for residents to submit recorded evidence of covered parking offenses](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/54E26C01-5A44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0), Failed to Pass 16 yea, 31 nay, 1 absent
- May 7, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing not-for-profit residential investment corporation with the City's participation in the financing structure, acquisition, ownership, and on-going operations of affordable, mixed-income, environmentally sustainable housing](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/76EEBA20-D3EE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9), Passed 30 yea, 18 nay, 2 absent
- Mar 12, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/E220093A-5926-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5), Failed to Pass 19 yea, 26 nay
- Feb 19, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on streets, 15 miles per hour in alleys, and absolute statutory nonurban limit of 55 miles per hour](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/B6B7F7E8-5644-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0), Failed to Pass 21 yea, 28 nay
- Feb 15, 2024: [Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/14B7D528-D3BA-EE11-A568-001DD806999B), Failed to Pass 18 yea, 32 nay

## Key legislation sponsored

- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.149) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Ashland Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/2FF44868-E905-F111-8406-001DD8071528) (O2026-0023144), Passed Mar 18, 2026
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (20.310) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of on W Garfield Blvd](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C57E7731-6FD7-F011-8543-001DD8066465) (O2025-0021772), Passed Jan 21, 2026
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.134) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Damen Ave, from 53rd St to 55th St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/859E5BF6-E21A-F011-9989-001DD830951E) (O2025-0016748), Passed May 21, 2025
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.101) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Garfield Blvd](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/73996042-78DA-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64) (O2025-0015038), Passed Mar 12, 2025
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.40) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 51st St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/23C06387-F5B0-EF11-B8E9-001DD809D24B) (O2024-0014260), Passed Jan 15, 2025
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (17.314) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Western Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0EECAC3F-F5B0-EF11-B8E9-001DD809D24B) (O2024-0014259), Passed Jan 15, 2025
- [Call for hearing(s) on missing women in City of Chicago](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/D4DB3335-EAFC-EE11-A1FE-001DD804AF4C) (R2024-0008960), Adopted Oct 30, 2024
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.93) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 63rd St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/051E8AB1-4F7B-EF11-A671-001DD804C7AB) (O2024-0012609), Passed Oct 22, 2024
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023(16.140) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Racine Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CB5CF155-517B-EF11-A671-001DD804C7AB) (O2024-0012612), Passed Oct 22, 2024
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.102) and (16.147) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Ashland Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/779E41C0-507B-EF11-A671-001DD804C7AB) (O2024-0012611), Passed Oct 22, 2024
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (16.152) and 4-60-023 (16.155 and 16.156) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Halsted St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/D2E9DD8C-FE50-EF11-A317-001DD8306DF0) (O2024-0011200), Passed Oct 9, 2024
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.15) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 63rd St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/FB626B13-59C0-EE11-9078-001DD806C870) (O2024-0007506), Passed Feb 21, 2024
- [Call for hearing(s) on City's plans to mitigate and respond to future extreme flooding](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/8FB43E0F-3F26-EE11-9965-001DD804E11C) (R2023-0002926), Adopted Oct 16, 2023
- [Call for hearing(s) on status of reopening Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) 63rd and Racine Green Line station](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/735F0DAB-8925-EE11-9CBD-001DD804E9A5) (R2023-0002886), Adopted Sep 14, 2023

## In their own words

> Moments from meeting recordings, summarized by AI from the transcript. Each links to the video at that point.

- Sep 23, 2026, City Council: Thanked Corporation Counsel Lowry for mentoring women in city leadership and for work on Englewood vacant lot litigation. ([watch at 3:26:56](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA?t=12416))
- Sep 23, 2026, City Council: Memorialized her father, Pastor David Coleman Sr., and thanked colleagues and city leaders who supported her family. ([watch at 1:13:22](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA?t=4402))
- Jul 15, 2026, City Council: On behalf of Alderperson Monique L. Scott, recognized 24th Ward and state legislative summer interns. ([watch at 1:24:01](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DF5C52EA-0D6B-F111-A823-001DD8019941?t=5041))
- Jun 17, 2026, City Council: Congratulated Kenneth Gunn on his appointment. ([watch at 3:10:25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=11425))
- Jun 17, 2026, City Council: Opened remarks on Juneteenth as Black Caucus chair and noted over $1 million in caucus scholarships. ([watch at 2:00:28](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=7228))
- Jun 17, 2026, City Council: Honored the 80th anniversary of New Friendship Baptist Church in the 16th Ward. ([watch at 1:08:40](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=4120))
- May 26, 2026, Committee on Education and Child Development: Confirmed her presence on the committee. ([watch at 1:00:56](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=3656))
- May 20, 2026, City Council: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment and collaboration between CDOT and Water Management. ([watch at 4:38:00](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CE41BA5E-FF38-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18?t=16680))
- May 20, 2026, City Council: Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, crediting state legislators and saying concerns about the Board of Elections should be raised at budget hearings. ([watch at 3:24:25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CE41BA5E-FF38-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18?t=12265))
- May 20, 2026, City Council: Spoke as Black Caucus chair in support of Haitian Heritage Month. ([watch at 2:37:27](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CE41BA5E-FF38-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18?t=9447))
- May 18, 2026, Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity: Was referenced in a complaint about lack of focus on Black women. ([watch at 38:20](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/F43BB2B1-4242-F111-88B4-001DD80B0E39?t=2300))
- May 11, 2026, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Listed among alderpersons supporting SSA appointments. ([watch at 52:01](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5E9E0EC9-F443-F111-88B4-001DD8033B18?t=3121))

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