Monique L. Scott

Monique L. Scott is the alderperson for Chicago's 24th Ward.

Contact

Email: ward24@cityofchicago.org
Ward office: 1158 South Keeler Street, Chicago 60624, (773) 533-2400
City Hall: 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 300, (312) 744-6839/6849
Updates: RSS feed of votes and legislation

Voting record this term

Attendance: 97.8% of 1163 key roll calls (26 absent)
Nay votes: 11
Voted with the majority on 90.8% of 87 divided votes
Legislation filed as lead sponsor: 20 (19 passed)
Most-filed topics: Alley (10), Streets (7), Historical Landmarks (1), Municipal Code Amendments (1), Signs/Signboards (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.

Monique L. Scott represents Ward 24 and serves as Vice Chair of the Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation and on five other committees, with a 97.8% attendance record. She has voted yes on the overwhelming majority of measures, including multiple tax-increment-financing agreements and code amendments, while casting a few notable no votes on police-related restrictions and a proposed not-for-profit residential investment corporation V1 V10 V38. In her legislative work she has filed 20 ordinances, most of which focus on alley-access exemptions, honorary street designations, and historic-landmark fee waivers L1 L2 L5.

Priorities

Alley access regulations: Filed several exemptions to physical-barrier requirements for commercial driveway alley access, indicating a focus on easing alley-access rules for businesses L1 L4 L11
Honorary street designations: Sponsored multiple honorary street naming ordinances, naming streets after local figures such as Ms. Elsie Stamps and Carole Robertson L2 L3 L7 L8
Historical landmark preservation: Supported historic-landmark initiatives, including a fee waiver for a Cermak Road landmark and voting for a landmark designation at St. Adalbert Parish L5 V35
Tax increment financing: Consistently voted in favor of TIF agreements for development projects such as Foundry Park, Roosevelt/Clark parking facilities, and park improvements V1 V3 V5 V16 V19 V21
Package goods licensing: Filed an amendment to allow additional package-goods licenses on portions of W. Roosevelt Rd, expanding commercial licensing options L6
Community event pilots: Moved to introduce the substitute ordinance for the People Plaza pilot program, showing interest in new public-space initiatives S3

Positions

Tax increment financing: Supports the use of TIF to fund development and park projects, as reflected by a series of affirmative votes V1 V3 V5 V16
Restrictions on Chicago Police Department members: Opposed the amendment prohibiting certain activities by police officers, voting no on the measure V10
Not-for-profit residential investment corporation: Opposed the creation of a city-participating not-for-profit residential investment corporation, casting a no vote V38
Sweepstakes machine regulation: Supported defining and prohibiting sweepstakes machines, voting yes on the amendment and asking follow-up questions about enforcement and revenue impact V6 S5 S6
Package goods license expansion: Advocated for additional package-goods licenses through a code amendment filing L6
Historical landmark fee waiver: Backed fee waivers for historic landmarks, filing an ordinance to waive fees for a Cermak Road property L5
City budget impact: Acknowledged the emotional impact of the budget on constituents, speaking on the topic during council deliberations S7
People Plaza pilot program: Supported the People Plaza pilot by moving to introduce its substitute ordinance in committee S3

Approach: In council meetings she frequently asks questions to clarify policy details, such as inquiries on sweepstakes machine enforcement and naming resolutions, and she has introduced substitute ordinances for pilot programs, while also confirming remote participation when needed S4 S5 S6 S2 S3

What to watch: Given her history of filing alley-access exemptions and her consistent support for TIF projects, she is likely to remain active on future alley-access and development-financing measures L1 V1

Nay votes on key legislation

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, Passed 28 yea, 21 nay
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, 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", Failed to Pass 19 yea, 26 nay
Feb 26, 2025: Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way, infrastructure and transportation, loans and grants, acquisition of property, construction and maintenance of public buildings, economic programs, lead service line replacements, as amended, Passed 26 yea, 23 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
Dec 16, 2024: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various departments and agencies (2025 Municipal Code Management Ordinance), as amended, Passed 34 yea, 16 nay
Dec 16, 2024: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax Levy for Year 2025, as amended, Passed 27 yea, 23 nay
Oct 30, 2024: Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Trnsportation Authority Board of Directors, Failed to Pass 18 yea, 25 nay
Oct 9, 2024: Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024, Passed 35 yea, 12 nay, 2 absent
Feb 15, 2024: Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases, Failed to Pass 18 yea, 32 nay
Jan 31, 2024: Expression of support for United Nations Resolution 377 known as "Uniting for Peace", Adopted 23 yea, 23 nay

Key legislation sponsored

Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (24.35) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Roosevelt Rd, from Independence Blvd to Pulaski Rd (O2025-0016746), Passed May 21, 2025

In their own words

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

Jul 7, 2026, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation: Asked Alderman Michael D. Rodriguez a question about the Pope naming resolution. (watch at 1:03:58)
Jul 7, 2026, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation: Moved to introduce the substitute ordinance for the People Plaza pilot program. (watch at 47:50)
May 5, 2026, Committee on License and Consumer Protection: Inquires about potential revenue loss if sweepstakes machines are removed. (watch at 57:53)
May 5, 2026, Committee on License and Consumer Protection: Asks how complaints about sweepstakes machines are currently managed. (watch at 57:13)
Apr 9, 2026, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation: Supported the appointment of Kenya Merritt during public comments. (watch at 1:45:20)
Apr 9, 2026, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation: Confirmed her presence as vice chair. (watch at 4:12)
Apr 8, 2026, Committee on Housing and Real Estate: Recorded as a ‘yes’ vote on the low-affordability ordinance. (watch at 1:24:58)
Apr 8, 2026, Committee on Housing and Real Estate: Moved to accept the substitute ordinance for the low-affordability designation. (watch at 1:24:52)
Mar 18, 2026, City Council: Said her father worked alongside Rev. Jackson, who was the first to comfort her when her father died. (watch at 1:42:48)
Mar 12, 2026, Committee on License and Consumer Protection: Asked a clarification question about the 10.25% tax rate on sports-wagering licensees. (watch at 25:27)
Mar 12, 2026, Committee on License and Consumer Protection: Moved to approve the Rule 45 reports. (watch at 19:52)
Feb 3, 2026, Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy: Identified top non-federal partners: city of Chicago, park district, planning & development, and the state. (watch at 43:18)