# Lamont J. Robinson

Lamont J. Robinson is the alderperson for Chicago's 4th Ward.

## Contact

- Email: Ward04@cityofchicago.org
- Ward office: 928 East 43rd Street, Chicago 60653, (312)744-2690
- City Hall: 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 300, (312) 744-2690/8438
- Updates: [RSS feed of votes and legislation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/api/feeds/ward/4.rss)

## Voting record this term

- Attendance: **100%** of 1160 key roll calls (0 absent)
- Nay votes: **8**
- Voted with the majority on **93.1%** of 87 divided votes
- Legislation filed as lead sponsor: **55** (41 passed)
- Most-filed topics: Municipal Code Amendments (13), Streets (10), Historical Landmarks (8), Alley (6), Budget & Appropriations (4)

## Committees

- [Police and Fire](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/police-and-fire) (Vice Chair)
- [Aviation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/aviation)
- [Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations)
- [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- [Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- [Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- [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.

Lamont J. Robinson has consistently supported the Council’s agenda, voting yes on the vast majority of measures, including multiple tax-increment financing agreements and public-safety appropriations  [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)  [V15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/7972D1B5-F822-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC). He has opposed a handful of proposals, such as a ban on sweepstakes machines, a gratuities-allowance amendment, and a mass-gatherings curfew ordinance  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)  [V23](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0366E36E-5B36-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73)  [V38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/DCB701D7-DD1A-F011-9989-001DD830A299). Robinson has been an active legislator, filing at least 55 ordinances ranging from budget transfers to historic-landmark fee waivers and a call for state handgun restrictions  [L1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/60B5E133-74B7-F111-AAAC-001DD80FDA55)  [L4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/4F57EAFA-626A-F111-A823-001DD80F48AE)  [L5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/EC3BF620-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3). In committee work he frequently seeks remote participation and moves to recognize community initiatives, reflecting a procedural focus in his council activities  [S4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E375BA07-406F-F111-AB0C-001DD80F88E2?t=1037)  [S11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/4676B95A-2A55-F111-BEC6-001DD8033B18?t=1531)  [S20](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/702A4EF9-C43D-F111-88B3-001DD80B0E39?t=1795).

**Priorities**

- **Budget**: Filed an amendment to transfer funds from the 4th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to the Wage Allowance Account for the 2026 budget year  [L1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/60B5E133-74B7-F111-AAAC-001DD80FDA55).
- **Historic landmark preservation**: Submitted multiple fee-waiver ordinances for historic properties, including 3311 S Prairie Ave and 3309 S Prairie Ave  [L5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/EC3BF620-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3)  [L7](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0D98A486-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3)  [L8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/741271CE-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3).
- **Parking regulation**: Proposed an amendment to include a specific address in the seasonal parking-permit program and filed a petition to install parking meters on S Columbus Dr.  [L2](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/FB0022A5-5F6A-F111-A823-001DD812B39C)  [L6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F67F124C-3734-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3).
- **Handgun regulation**: Filed a call on the Illinois General Assembly to prohibit the sale or transfer of semi-automatic handguns to civilians  [L4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/4F57EAFA-626A-F111-A823-001DD80F48AE).
- **Youth voter empowerment**: Publicly recognized the passage of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, indicating support for expanding youth voting opportunities  [S1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA?t=3995).
- **Community naming processes**: Stated he would vote no on the Pope-naming resolution, citing lack of consultation with the community  [S5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/41AE03EE-B570-F111-AB0C-001DD80F88E2?t=3655)  [S6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/41AE03EE-B570-F111-AB0C-001DD80F88E2?t=3743).

**Positions**

- **Tax-increment financing**: Supported multiple TIF agreements for development projects, voting yes on each measure  [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).
- **Sweepstakes machine ban**: Opposed the amendment defining and prohibiting sweepstakes machines, casting a no vote  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC).
- **Gratuities allowance amendment**: Voted no on the amendment to grant hourly-wage employees a gratuities allowance  [V23](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0366E36E-5B36-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73).
- **Public-enforcement pilot for recorded evidence**: Rejected the proposal to establish a pilot program for residents to submit recorded evidence, voting no  [V25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/54E26C01-5A44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0).
- **Cannabinoid hemp product regulations**: Voted against the amendment adding new sections on hemp product definitions and health requirements  [V28](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CF7E384B-75C1-F011-BBD2-001DD80AA671).
- **Mass-gatherings curfew**: Opposed the curfew ordinance, casting a no vote  [V38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/DCB701D7-DD1A-F011-9989-001DD830A299).
- **Handgun restrictions**: Supports statewide prohibition of semi-automatic handguns, as reflected in a filed call to the General Assembly  [L4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/4F57EAFA-626A-F111-A823-001DD80F48AE).
- **Youth voter empowerment**: Endorsed legislation aimed at increasing young voter participation, as noted in his public remarks  [S1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA?t=3995).

**Approach**: Robinson frequently requests and moves for remote participation under Rule 59, as seen in his own remote-participation motion and related inquiries  [S4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E375BA07-406F-F111-AB0C-001DD80F88E2?t=1037)  [S10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/4676B95A-2A55-F111-BEC6-001DD8033B18?t=1522)  [S11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/4676B95A-2A55-F111-BEC6-001DD8033B18?t=1531). He also proposes procedural motions, such as accepting himself and the committee chair under Rule 59 and confirming his attendance during roll calls  [S20](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/702A4EF9-C43D-F111-88B3-001DD80B0E39?t=1795)  [S21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/702A4EF9-C43D-F111-88B3-001DD80B0E39?t=1831).

**What to watch**: Given his prior filing of a handgun-ban call and multiple historic-landmark fee-waiver ordinances, Robinson is likely to remain active on firearm-regulation proposals and historic preservation matters  [L4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/4F57EAFA-626A-F111-A823-001DD80F48AE)  [L5](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/EC3BF620-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3).


## 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
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0366E36E-5B36-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73), Passed 30 yea, 18 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
- 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)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CF7E384B-75C1-F011-BBD2-001DD80AA671), Passed 32 yea, 16 nay
- Dec 20, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various departments and agencies (2026 Municipal Code Management Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0AD17603-C2C1-F011-BBD2-001DD80C033C), Passed 29 yea, 20 nay, 1 absent
- 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)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/39036309-ECD5-F011-8543-001DD8018EAF), Passed 29 yea, 19 nay
- Jun 18, 2025: [Mass Gatherings and Curfew](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/DCB701D7-DD1A-F011-9989-001DD830A299), Passed 27 yea, 22 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

- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3311 S Prairie Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/EC3BF620-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3) (Or2026-0024719), Passed May 20, 2026
- [Installation of parking meters and amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-64-206 (13.12) to establish hours of operation for meters on portion of S Columbus Dr](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F67F124C-3734-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3) (O2026-0024722), Passed May 20, 2026
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3309 S Prairie Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0D98A486-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3) (Or2026-0024720), Passed May 20, 2026
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3313 S Prairie Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/741271CE-3634-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3) (Or2026-0024721), Passed May 20, 2026
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-073 increasing number of maximum Lake Vendor liquor licenses issued during any license period from 29 to 31](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/B7722779-1D22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC) (SO2026-0024021), Passed Apr 15, 2026
- [Historical landmark fee waiver recertification for property at 4543 S Ellis Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/76D9261D-17F6-F011-8406-001DD8080DE8) (Or2026-0022498), Passed Feb 18, 2026
- [Moratorium Removal](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F552EEF1-C58D-F011-B4CB-001DD806B6F0) (O2025-0019375), Passed Oct 16, 2025
- [Issuance of formal apology from City Council to Black citizens of Chicago for historical injustices of slavery](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F4FE3BAF-64F4-EF11-BE20-001DD804E2AE) (R2025-0015728), Adopted Sep 25, 2025
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3402 S Giles Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/3ADFF4A7-C03F-EF11-8409-001DD80545D4) (Or2024-0010837), Passed Sep 18, 2024
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-68-032 by including portions of E 31st Pl, S Vernon Ave and E 32nd St in seasonal permit parking program](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C69FE20B-E6FC-EE11-A1FE-001DD804AF4C) (O2024-0008956), Passed Jun 12, 2024
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3300 and 3302 S Giles Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/5188316D-3F19-EF11-9F89-001DD806D83C) (Or2024-0009712), Passed Jun 12, 2024
- [Lease agreement with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare for use of City-owned property at 4727-4759 S Cottage Grove Ave for contractor parking](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F49B8AAE-E6FC-EE11-A1FE-001DD804AF4C) (SO2024-0008958), Passed May 22, 2024
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-4-0404 regarding MLA Reduction for Downtown Floor Area Bonus](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F8AA3DB8-2E95-EE11-8178-001DD83079AC) (O2023-0006208), Passed May 22, 2024
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3402-3402.5 S Giles Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/D47F501E-8C51-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097F7D) (Or2023-0004113), Passed Oct 16, 2023
- [Call for Chicago institutions of higher learning to establish department or office to aggressively work to increase Black student recruitment, enrollment and scholarship opportunities](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/D9C8FE94-4E26-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5) (R2023-0002940), Adopted Oct 5, 2023
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 4543 S Ellis Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/FF1928FC-5326-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5) (Or2023-0002956), Passed Sep 14, 2021

## In their own words

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

- Sep 29, 2026, City Council: Commended the negotiators and the mayor's executive order on minority participation, and called for Black-owned firms to share in large city deals. ([watch at 1:38:38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E9154AB7-96B7-F111-AAAC-001DD803894A?t=5918))
- Sep 23, 2026, City Council: Praised Corporation Counsel Lowry's service to the city. ([watch at 3:20:02](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA?t=12002))
- Sep 23, 2026, City Council: Recognized the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law requiring high schools to offer voter registration. ([watch at 1:06:45](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA?t=4005))
- Jul 22, 2026, City Council: Asked how independent legal counsel would be structured and whether it would require General Assembly action. ([watch at 1:14:09](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AA0648B8-8A80-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA?t=4449))
- Jul 15, 2026, City Council: Supported Dr. Walker, citing state HIV funding cuts, the goal of ending HIV by 2030 and life expectancy gaps by zip code. ([watch at 3:35:48](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DF5C52EA-0D6B-F111-A823-001DD8019941?t=12948))
- Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Health and Human Relations: Thanked the chair and offered supportive remarks to Dr. Walker. ([watch at 52:38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/B7124BD8-CA73-F111-AB0C-001DD81325B3?t=3158))
- Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Health and Human Relations: Raised concerns about department budget, STI services, and violence reduction programs. ([watch at 37:03](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/B7124BD8-CA73-F111-AB0C-001DD81325B3?t=2223))
- Jul 8, 2026, Committee on Housing and Real Estate: Requested a Rule 59 remote participation for himself. ([watch at 17:17](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E375BA07-406F-F111-AB0C-001DD80F88E2?t=1037))
- Jul 7, 2026, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation: Explained concerns about process and community input. ([watch at 1:02:23](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/41AE03EE-B570-F111-AB0C-001DD80F88E2?t=3743))
- Jul 7, 2026, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation: Stated he would vote no on the Pope-naming resolution, citing lack of consultation. ([watch at 1:00:55](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/41AE03EE-B570-F111-AB0C-001DD80F88E2?t=3655))
- Jul 7, 2026, Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety: Confirmed his presence via video conference. ([watch at 13:15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C09189D6-506E-F111-AB0C-001DD803C499?t=795))
- Jun 30, 2026, Committee on Police and Fire: Thanked the chair after the COPA presentation. ([watch at 46:55](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C475AF0E-EE64-F111-A823-001DD806162C?t=2815))

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