William E. Hall

William E. Hall is the alderperson for Chicago's 6th Ward.

Contact

Email: Ward06@cityofchicago.org
Ward office: 8541 South State Street, Chicago 60619, (773) 241-3100
City Hall: 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 300, (312) 744-6868
Updates: RSS feed of votes and legislation

Voting record this term

Attendance: 100% of 1163 key roll calls (0 absent)
Nay votes: 11
Voted with the majority on 90% of 90 divided votes
Legislation filed as lead sponsor: 31 (22 passed)
Most-filed topics: Streets (13), Municipal Code Amendments (10), Alley (4), Budget & Appropriations (2), Committee/Public Hearings (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.

William E. Hall has been an active voter, supporting numerous tax increment financing agreements and tax incentive measures while also filing legislation on liquor licensing, public safety communications, and honorary street designations. He has consistently voted for TIF projects such as the Foundry Park and Roosevelt/Clark developments V1 V3 V5 and has introduced multiple amendments to municipal code sections governing liquor licenses L1– L5 and social-media notifications L6.

Priorities

Liquor licensing: Filed several amendments to municipal code sections 4-60-022 and 4-60-023 to restrict new liquor and package-goods licenses in targeted neighborhoods L1– L5
Public safety communications: Proposed an amendment allowing the superintendent to notify social-media platforms when probable cause exists for public safety concerns L6
Police station naming: Sponsored a resolution to rename the 3rd District Police Station after Officer Dorelle C. Brandon L9 S12
Honorary street designations: Submitted multiple honorary street naming proposals, including "Brian Sleet Street" and "Ryan Harris Way" L2 L14 L15 L16
Alley access exemptions: Filed exemptions from physical-barrier requirements for commercial driveway alley access for businesses such as Sunbird Depot and GZN Infant Suits L18 L21
Tax increment financing: Supported TIF agreements for park improvements and development projects across the city V1 V3 V5

Positions

Sweepstakes machines: Voted NO on an amendment to define and prohibit the installation or use of sweepstakes machines V6
Employer gratuity allowances: Voted NO on an amendment granting hourly-wage employees a gratuity allowance as part of their hourly rate V23
Public enforcement pilot: Voted NO on establishing a pilot program for residents to submit recorded evidence for public enforcement V25
Municipal revenue ordinance: Voted NO on the 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance Alternative and related revenue-related code revisions V28 V30
Mass gatherings curfew: Voted NO on a curfew and mass-gatherings ordinance V37
Tax increment financing: Voted YES on multiple TIF agreements facilitating development and park improvements V1 V3 V5
Social-media amusement tax: Voted YES on an amendment concerning a social-media amusement tax V7
Police station renaming: Sponsored and supported a resolution to rename the Third Police District Station in honor of Officer Dorelle C. Brandon S12

Approach: Hall frequently speaks on the council floor, delivering invocations, asking procedural questions, and sponsoring resolutions, such as the police-station renaming and the South Halsted liquor-store amendment S1 S6 S7 S12. He also requests remote participation for himself and others, indicating a focus on accessibility in meetings S5 S13.

What to watch: Given his recent filings, Hall is likely to continue pursuing stricter liquor-licensing controls and further initiatives to rename or honor public facilities L1 L9

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 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
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), 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), Passed 29 yea, 19 nay
Jun 18, 2025: Mass Gatherings and Curfew, Passed 27 yea, 22 nay
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
Sep 18, 2024: Superintendent of Police directed to enter into and execute new contract or contract extension or renewal for acoustic gunshot detection technology services, Passed 33 yea, 14 nay, 2 absent
May 22, 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, Passed 34 yea, 14 nay, 2 absent
Feb 21, 2024: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 17 by adding new Article XXXIV and by adding new Section 17-9-0133 both entitled "Small-Box Retailers" and by modifying various sections of Title 17 regarding use group zoning districts, Passed 42 yea, 7 nay
Feb 15, 2024: Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases, Failed to Pass 18 yea, 32 nay

Key legislation sponsored

Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (6.157) and 4-60-023 (6.182) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S State St (O2026-0027270), Passed Sep 23, 2026
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 and 4-60-023 to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 75th St, W 79th St and W 71st St (O2026-0027297), Passed Sep 23, 2026
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (6.156) and 4-60-023 (6.181) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Cottage Grove Ave (O2026-0027185), Passed Sep 23, 2026
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (6.156) and 4-60-023 (6.144) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Halsted St (O2026-0025526), Passed Jul 15, 2026
Call on Chicago Police Department and Department of Assets, Information and Services to rename 3rd District Police Station as "Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon 3rd District Station" (R2026-0024085), Adopted May 20, 2026

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: Voted no, saying no African American firm had a lead role as lobbyist, advisor or accountant in the transaction. (watch at 1:32:54)
Sep 23, 2026, City Council: Thanked Corporation Counsel Lowry for guidance that helped him as a new legislator. (watch at 2:53:11)
Jul 22, 2026, City Council: Described federal immigration enforcement actions in Chicago and their costs, and asked colleagues to let voters weigh in on reimbursement. (watch at 47:42)
Jul 15, 2026, City Council: Supported Dr. Walker's nomination as CDPH Commissioner. (watch at 3:34:49)
Jul 13, 2026, Committee on Finance: Requested remote participation for Alderman Walter R. Burnett. (watch at 1:21:04)
Jul 8, 2026, Committee on License and Consumer Protection: Explained the need to reimagine South Halsted to protect community morale and limit liquor store saturation. (watch at 7:54)
Jun 24, 2026, Committee on Workforce Development: Subcommittee on Youth Employment: Thanked the youth voices and city staff for their input. (watch at 1:59:09)
Jun 24, 2026, Committee on Workforce Development: Moved to accept remote participation of non-committee members. (watch at 22:45)
Jun 17, 2026, City Council: Thanked Streets and Sanitation and Sixth Ward residents for patience after the storm. (watch at 4:03:38)
May 26, 2026, Committee on Education and Child Development: Was given the floor by the chair to speak. (watch at 3:04:08)
May 26, 2026, Committee on Education and Child Development: Was thanked by a public commenter for supporting fair wages for lunchroom workers. (watch at 41:41)
May 13, 2026, Joint Committee: Budget and Government Operations; Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Inquired whether the city plans a time-keeping system for ward offices. (watch at 1:44:08)