Chicago Politics

Matthew J. O'Shea

Matthew J. O'Shea is the alderperson for Chicago's 19th Ward.

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Voting record this term

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 Matthew J. O'Shea represents Ward 19 and chairs the Aviation Committee while serving on eight other committees. He has a perfect attendance record and voted yes on the vast majority of measures, including several tax-increment financing agreements, but cast 15 no votes on selected ordinances. In 2026 he filed 26 pieces of legislation covering zoning, public-safety hearings, and honorary street designations. His public remarks show active participation in committee debates and frequent questioning of city officials. V1 V9 L5 S7

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Positions

Approach: In committee meetings O'Shea frequently moves motions, such as approving the Rule 45 report and advancing an amendment to restrict additional package-good licenses, and he asks pointed questions of agency panels, exemplified by his inquiry to the Board of Elections panel. He also engages in procedural courtesy, acknowledging roll-call and thanking chairs. S5 S6 S7 S8 S9

What to watch: Given his consistent support for multiple tax-increment financing agreements, O'Shea is likely to remain active on future TIF proposals and related redevelopment legislation. V1

Nay votes on key legislation

Key legislation sponsored

In their own words

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