David H. Moore

David H. Moore is the alderperson for Chicago's 17th Ward.

Contact

Email: Ward17@cityofchicago.org
Ward office: 1344 West 79th Street, Chicago 60620, (773) 783-3672
City Hall: 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 300, (312) 744-3435 / 3438
Website: http://www.David.Moore@cityofchicago.org
Updates: RSS feed of votes and legislation

Voting record this term

Attendance: 100% of 1131 key roll calls (0 absent)
Nay votes: 21
Voted with the majority on 80.7% of 88 divided votes
Legislation filed as lead sponsor: 22 (19 passed)
Most-filed topics: Streets (9), Municipal Code Amendments (5), Budget & Appropriations (3), Committee/Public Hearings (2), Alley (1)

Committees

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.

Alderperson David H. Moore of the 17th Ward has a perfect attendance record and has cast 21 nay votes, with the majority of his votes supporting redevelopment and tax increment financing initiatives (e.g., V1, V3). He frequently votes in favor of amendments to municipal codes that affect housing, licensing, and public safety V2 V7 V10. Moore also files numerous local ordinances, including honorary street designations and zoning adjustments L1 L5.

Priorities

Tax Increment Financing: Consistently supports TIF agreements for redevelopment projects such as Foundry Park and Roosevelt/Clark facilities V1 V3.
Park Improvements: Votes for intergovernmental agreements that provide TIF assistance for park upgrades in Hermosa, Avondale, and Clarendon parks V16 V19 V21.
Sweepstakes Regulation: Opposes the installation or use of sweepstakes machines, voting against related code amendments V6.
Honorary Street Designations: Files multiple honorary street naming resolutions to recognize community leaders L1 L4 L8.
Package Goods Licensing: Amends municipal code to control where additional package-goods licenses may be granted, both restricting and permitting them in specific corridors L5 L6.
Housing Debt Relief: Supports amendments allowing the Commissioner of Housing to waive debts for certain buildings V2.

Positions

Tax Increment Financing: Supports the use of TIF for redevelopment projects V1 V3.
Sweepstakes Machines: Opposes allowing sweepstakes machines, voting no on the amendment V6.
Social Media Amusement Tax: Supports the amendment to impose a tax on social media amusement activities V7.
Employer Gratuity Allowance: Supports modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums for tipped workers V8.
Police Political Participation: Supports prohibiting Chicago Police Department members from participating in partisan elections V10.
Gas Station Permit Requirements: Supports removing permit requirements for gas stations in certain zoning districts V26.
Honorary Street Designation Limits: Opposes expanding the number of honorary street designations an alderperson may propose each year V24.
Youth Internships: Advocates for youth internship opportunities in the 17th Ward S6.

Approach: Moore frequently asks procedural and substantive questions during committee meetings S11 S12, supports motions for remote participation S16, and often moves to adjourn meetings S27. He also makes motions to recognize community members and to approve appointments S28 S29.

What to watch: Given his voting record, Moore is likely to continue championing TIF-based redevelopment and to oppose expansions of sweepstakes gaming and broader honorary street designation limits V1 V6 V24.

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, Failed to Pass 15 yea, 33 nay, 1 absent
Mar 18, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-105-030 entitling employers of occupations where gratuities are customary to an allowance for gratuities as part of hourly wage rate not to exceed 24 percent of minimum wage rate, Passed 30 yea, 18 nay
Feb 18, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-8-040 allowing Alderpersons to propose up to four honorary street designations per calendar year, Passed 48 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent
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, Failed to Pass 16 yea, 31 nay, 1 absent
Feb 18, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 8-32-060 and 8-32-120 to replace the term "churches" with "places of worship" regarding designation of and restrictions within noise sensitive zones, Passed 48 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent
Jan 21, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding cannabinoid hemp product definitions, regulations, health requirements and hemp product offenses involving minors and deletion of Section 4-4-333 in entirety (Vetoed), Passed 32 yea, 16 nay
Dec 19, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance Alternative), Passed 29 yea, 19 nay
Oct 16, 2025: Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2, Passed 45 yea, 2 nay, 2 absent
Jun 18, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 10 exempting public places of amusement and sidewalk cafe license requirements and exemptions, Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
Apr 7, 2025: Standing Committee member name changes, Adopted 32 yea, 11 nay, 4 absent
Apr 7, 2025: Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward), Approved 32 yea, 11 nay, 4 absent
Mar 12, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products", 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, Failed to Pass 21 yea, 28 nay
Feb 15, 2024: Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases, Failed to Pass 18 yea, 32 nay
Dec 13, 2023: Chicago City Council Commits to the National Fight for Parole for the 11 Million., Adopted 47 yea, 2 nay
Nov 15, 2023: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 9, 11 and 14 (2024 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance), Passed 40 yea, 9 nay, 1 absent
Nov 15, 2023: Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended, Passed 41 yea, 8 nay, 1 absent
Nov 15, 2023: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various departments and agencies (2024 Municipal Code Management Ordinance), Passed 40 yea, 9 nay, 1 absent
Nov 15, 2023: Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for allocation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds, Passed 40 yea, 9 nay, 1 absent
Nov 9, 2023: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding new Chapter 6-130 entitled "Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance" (Final), Passed 36 yea, 12 nay, 1 absent
Oct 4, 2023: WIFIA Bond Ordinance Amendment of Authorized Officers, Passed 48 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent

Key legislation sponsored

Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.118) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 69th St (O2026-0022487), Passed Feb 18, 2026
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (17.214) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Racine Ave (O2026-0022472), Passed Feb 18, 2026
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (16.118) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of W 69th St (O2024-0013354), Passed Jan 15, 2025
Superintendent of Police directed to enter into and execute new contract or contract extension or renewal for acoustic gunshot detection technology services (O2024-0011032), Passed Sep 18, 2024
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-31 by adding Section 2-31-045 entitled "Keep Chicago Clean" (SO2023-0002249), Passed Jun 12, 2024
Call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to remedy by Ward choice whether to remove Sound Thinking/ShotSpotter surveillance technology with other assurances and advance notifications to affected Ward Council members choosing to retain such technology (SOr2024-0007759), Passed May 22, 2024
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (17.254) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Ashland Ave (O2023-0006063), Passed Jan 24, 2024
Munir Muhammad Honorary Street Sign (O2023-0005836), Passed Dec 13, 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: Described Corporation Counsel Lowry as trustworthy and a true public servant. (watch at 2:46:14)
Sep 23, 2026, City Council: Supported the Latine Heritage Month resolution, citing ties between Latino and African American communities in his ward. (watch at 1:49:10)
Sep 23, 2026, City Council: Commended Latina Brady Pettis of GOTV for Teens for youth voter work. (watch at 1:11:30)
Jul 22, 2026, City Council: Asked whether the independent counsel question was another February referendum. (watch at 1:15:48)
Jul 22, 2026, City Council: Said he voted against tabling so people could vote, but asked colleagues to vote no and give the February referenda more time. (watch at 1:01:01)
Jul 15, 2026, City Council: Supported the Disability Pride Month resolution, describing family members with disabilities and praising Commissioner Arfa. (watch at 1:37:39)
Jul 15, 2026, City Council: Read proclamations for Leo Catholic High School's centennial and the 60th anniversary of the March on Marquette Park, and recognized 17th Ward interns. (watch at 1:19:30)
Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Moved to recommend approval of Natasha Jenkins’s appointment. (watch at 1:40:22)
Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Moved to recommend approval of Lester Barclay’s appointment. (watch at 1:39:56)
Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Moved to recommend approval of Oswaldo Alvarez’s appointment. (watch at 1:39:46)
Jun 29, 2026, Committee on Housing and Real Estate: Requested Rule 59 remote participation alongside Alderperson Michelle A. Harris. (watch at 42:56)
Jun 17, 2026, City Council: Thanked Streets and Sanitation and Forestry and his constituents for patience during storm-related outages. (watch at 4:04:06)