Anthony V. Napolitano
Anthony V. Napolitano is the alderperson for Chicago's 41st Ward.
Contact
- Email: Ward41@cityofchicago.org
- Ward office: 7231 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago 60631, (773) 631-2241
- City Hall: 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 300, (312) 744-3942/3208
- Website: http://www.chicago41.com
- Updates: RSS feed of votes and legislation
Voting record this term
- Attendance: 100% of 1164 key roll calls (0 absent)
- Nay votes: 19
- Voted with the majority on 79.1% of 91 divided votes
- Legislation filed as lead sponsor: 93 (79 passed)
- Most-filed topics: Signs/Signboards (34), Restricted Residential Zones (31), Streets (9), Municipal Code Amendments (9), Budget & Appropriations (6)
Committees
- Committees and Rules (Vice Chair)
- Aviation
- Budget and Government Operations
- Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- License and Consumer Protection
- Police and Fire
- Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
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.
Anthony V. Napolitano represents Chicago's 41st Ward and serves as Vice Chair of the Committee on Committees and Rules while sitting on six other committees. He has a perfect attendance record and has voted YES on numerous tax-increment financing (TIF) agreements and code amendments, but has cast NO votes on several high-profile resolutions such as the call for a U.S. Attorney resignation and a formal apology for slavery V1 V4 V34. In addition to voting, he files many local ordinances, including multiple restricted residential zone designations and honorary street name proposals L9 L7.
Priorities
- Tax Increment Financing: Files and supports TIF agreements for development projects, including the Foundry Park and Roosevelt/Clark Partners projects V1 V3 V5 V16
- Sign Permits: Files numerous sign-permit applications and proposes orders to streamline sign approvals in his ward L1 L2 L3 L4 S2
- Restricted Residential Zones: Designates multiple precincts in the 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zones to limit additional shared housing units L9 L15 L30
- Honorary Street Designations: Sponsors honorary street name proposals, such as "Honorary Maria's Avenue" and "Honorary Mark J. Czworniak Way" L7 L17 L25
- Advanced Law Enforcement Training Technology: Calls for hearings on implementing advanced law-enforcement training technology L2
- Hemp Ordinance: Publicly expressed support for the hemp product definition and regulation ordinance S12
Positions
- Call for U.S. Attorney resignation: Voted NO on a resolution calling for the resignation of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois V4
- Fair Access to Democracy ordinance: Voted NO on the Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance amendment V9
- Police parade prohibition amendment: Voted NO on the amendment prohibiting Chicago Police Department members from participating in parades V10
- Open Space Impact Fee for Torture Justice Memorial: Voted NO on using Open Space Impact Fee funds for the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial V12
- Public enforcement pilot program: Voted NO on establishing a public enforcement pilot program for recorded evidence submissions V25
- Formal apology for slavery: Voted NO on issuing a formal apology from City Council to Black citizens for historical slavery injustices V34
- Tax Increment Financing for development: Consistently voted YES on TIF agreements supporting private development projects V1 V3 V5 V16
- Sign permit process: Supported and proposed orders to approve sign permits and streamline signage regulations S2
Approach: In council and committee meetings, Napolitano frequently moves to pass amendments, proposes orders, and asks clarifying questions, such as moving to pass the South Halsted amendment and querying the purpose of workforce allocation studies S3 S7 S8 S11. He also acknowledges colleagues and community members during acknowledgments and thanks S1.
What to watch: Given his extensive filing of Restricted Residential Zone designations and honorary street name proposals, he is likely to continue pursuing additional zoning restrictions and street honoraries in the 41st Ward L9 L15 L30 L7 L25
Nay votes on key legislation
- Jul 15, 2026: Call on Andrew Boutros to resign as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois and Department of Justice to ensure full review of obligations in matters connected to Operation Midway Blitz, Broadview prosecutions, and other related proceedings, Adopted 46 yea, 3 nay
- May 20, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and establishment of The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy, Passed 42 yea, 8 nay
- 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
- Apr 15, 2026: Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Chicago Torture Justice Memorial at 5520 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Passed 49 yea, 1 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, Failed to Pass 16 yea, 31 nay, 1 absent
- Sep 25, 2025: Issuance of formal apology from City Council to Black citizens of Chicago for historical injustices of slavery, Adopted 43 yea, 4 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, Passed 30 yea, 18 nay, 2 absent
- 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
- Jun 12, 2024: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-32-065 by designating noise sensitive zones on portions of specified streets, Passed 41 yea, 4 nay, 2 absent
- Apr 19, 2024: 2024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing Ordinance, Passed 32 yea, 17 nay
- Jan 31, 2024: Expression of support for United Nations Resolution 377 known as "Uniting for Peace", Adopted 23 yea, 23 nay
- 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
- Nov 7, 2023: Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing, Passed 32 yea, 17 nay
- Oct 6, 2023: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 by modifying Section 6-105-030 regarding minimum hourly wage in occupations receiving gratuities, Passed 36 yea, 10 nay, 2 absent
Key legislation sponsored
- Designation of 1st Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027236), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 15th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027261), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 5th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027242), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 25th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027260), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 9th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027249), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 13th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027257), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 21st Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027252), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 12th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027255), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 10th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027251), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 14th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027259), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 17th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027243), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 16th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027263), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 19th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027247), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 31st Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027268), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 28th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027265), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 11th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027253), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 24th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027258), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 4th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027241), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 29th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027266), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 8th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027248), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 18th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027245), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 27th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027264), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 3rd Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027240), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 20th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027250), Passed Sep 23, 2026
- Designation of 7th Precinct of 41st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0027246), Passed Sep 23, 2026
In their own words
Moments from meeting recordings, summarized by AI from the transcript. Each links to the video at that point.
- Jul 8, 2026, Committee on License and Consumer Protection: Moved to pass the amendment for South Halsted (Item 3). (watch at 8:30)
- Jun 17, 2026, City Council: Thanked Streets and Sanitation for storm work on the Northwest Side. (watch at 4:16:23)
- Jun 11, 2026, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Indicated remote participation request for the meeting. (watch at 46:10)
- Jun 9, 2026, Committee on Public Safety: Emphasized inter-agency cooperation and public-safety benefits of the donation. (watch at 3:24:34)
- Jun 9, 2026, Committee on Public Safety: Presented Ordinance 18155 to transfer surplus explosive-storage magazines to Waukegan Fire Department. (watch at 3:21:51)
- May 26, 2026, Joint Committee: Police and Fire; Ethics and Government Oversight: Expressed appreciation for the discussion of the study. (watch at 1:49:32)
- May 26, 2026, Joint Committee: Police and Fire; Ethics and Government Oversight: Queried the overall purpose of the workforce allocation study. (watch at 1:35:24)
- May 20, 2026, City Council: Opposed the extremism ordinance as singling out police, citing his family's police service and recruitment declines. (watch at 6:55:53)
- May 20, 2026, City Council: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment. (watch at 4:41:05)
- May 20, 2026, City Council: Called for a cost analysis before voting on the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance. (watch at 3:49:22)
- May 19, 2026, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards: Confirmed a letter of support on file for a sign-permit applicant. (watch at 2:58:04)
- May 11, 2026, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Confirmed his presence after remote participation was approved. (watch at 16:11)