# Gregory I. Mitchell

Gregory I. Mitchell is the alderperson for Chicago's 7th Ward.

## Contact

- Email: Ward07@cityofchicago.org
- Ward office: 2249 East 95th Street, Chicago 60617, (773) 731-7777
- City Hall: 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 304, (312) 744-6833 / 3127/4096
- Website: http://www.gregmitchell7thward.org/
- Updates: [RSS feed of votes and legislation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/api/feeds/ward/7.rss)

## Voting record this term

- Attendance: **97.3%** of 1164 key roll calls (32 absent)
- Nay votes: **9**
- Voted with the majority on **96.6%** of 88 divided votes
- Legislation filed as lead sponsor: **74** (62 passed)
- Most-filed topics: City Council (49), Municipal Code Amendments (12), Signs/Signboards (7), Streets (2), Public Transportation (2)

## Committees

- [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) (Chair)
- [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate) (Vice Chair)
- [Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations)
- [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- [Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- [Police and Fire](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/police-and-fire)

## 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.

Gregory I. Mitchell represents Ward 7 and regularly participates in City Council and committee meetings, including the Transportation and Public Way Committee where he voiced support for CTA safety initiatives  [S15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/7885112A-5D76-F111-AB0C-001DD80EDD69?t=4244). He votes overwhelmingly in favor of ordinances, backing tax-increment financing projects, taximeter standards, and park improvements, while casting a handful of dissenting votes on sweepstakes machines, police paraphernalia bans, and a public-enforcement pilot  [V1](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/694AE95E-6680-F111-AB0E-001DD80F46AC)  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)  [V10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A834CCEB-EFEE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9)  [V25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/54E26C01-5A44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0)  [V11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/8EF0B273-1F9A-F011-B4CB-001DD80F82AD)  [V16](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/9A5E0AD3-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8).

**Priorities**

- **Illegal dumping enforcement**: Filed amendments adding fines for illegal dumping and vehicle-dumping violations  [L4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/093381F9-FA3C-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18)  [L22](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/192D59CC-6A36-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73)
- **Lakefront venue liquor license limits**: Reduced the maximum number of Lakefront Venue liquor licenses issued per period  [L6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/AFE9F63D-B544-F111-88B3-001DD808A02C)
- **Convenience store licensing restrictions**: Prohibited issuance of additional convenience store licenses in the 7th Ward  [L10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C5ED79B2-E8F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)
- **Tobacco dealer licensing restrictions**: Barred new or renewed retail tobacco dealer licenses within the 7th Ward  [L11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/3C0DBC4F-E9F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)
- **Fuel station sales restrictions**: Limited sale of convenience items and motor fuel at filling stations in designated zones  [L12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CC37BEBC-E9F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)
- **Beauty supply store licensing restrictions**: Blocked issuance of additional beauty-supply store licenses in the 7th Ward  [L14](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/4D75032C-E8F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)

**Positions**

- **Sweepstakes machines**: Voted against defining and prohibiting sweepstakes machines, indicating opposition to the amendment  [V6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F88B3304-ED22-F111-8341-001DD80C2AAC)
- **Police paraphernalia ban**: Voted against an ordinance prohibiting Chicago Police Department members from possessing paraphernalia, showing opposition to the ban  [V10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A834CCEB-EFEE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9)
- **Public-enforcement pilot for recorded evidence**: Voted against establishing a pilot program for residents to submit recorded evidence, opposing the measure  [V25](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/54E26C01-5A44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0)
- **Taximeter equipment standards**: Supported amendments adding specifications for taximeter use and equipment requirements  [V11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/8EF0B273-1F9A-F011-B4CB-001DD80F82AD)
- **Park improvement TIF assistance**: Supported multiple tax-increment financing agreements for park improvements, including Hermosa and Avondale Parks  [V16](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/9A5E0AD3-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V19](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/843A0148-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)  [V21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CA29BFC0-3F0C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)
- **Landlord notice before eviction**: Supported an amendment requiring landlords to provide written notice prior to termination or eviction filing  [V14](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/39807FAB-299A-F011-B4CB-001DD802A35E)

**Approach**: Mitchell frequently moves resolutions and asks questions during council and committee hearings, such as moving the Holocaust Remembrance Day resolution and seeking clarification on CTA safety matters  [S41](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/50866F51-63DF-F011-8543-001DD80E9311?t=5045)  [S15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/7885112A-5D76-F111-AB0C-001DD80EDD69?t=4244).

**What to watch**: His record suggests he will continue to focus on enforcement and licensing issues, particularly illegal dumping penalties and restrictions on various commercial licenses in his ward  [L4](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/093381F9-FA3C-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18)  [L6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/AFE9F63D-B544-F111-88B3-001DD808A02C)  [L10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C5ED79B2-E8F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)  [L11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/3C0DBC4F-E9F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)  [L12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CC37BEBC-E9F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)  [L14](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/4D75032C-E8F6-F011-8406-001DD80AC054)


## 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
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A834CCEB-EFEE-EF11-BE20-001DD83045C9), Passed 28 yea, 21 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
- Mar 12, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/E220093A-5926-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5), Failed to Pass 19 yea, 26 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/B6B7F7E8-5644-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0), Failed to Pass 21 yea, 28 nay
- Oct 30, 2024: [Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Trnsportation Authority Board of Directors](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/2582508B-FF92-EF11-AC21-001DD804C7AB), Failed to Pass 18 yea, 25 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
- Jan 31, 2024: [Expression of support for United Nations Resolution 377 known as "Uniting for Peace"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/FD87A2F1-DB99-EE11-BE36-001DD83057A3), 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)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/1776119D-5826-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5), Passed 36 yea, 12 nay, 1 absent

## Key legislation sponsored

- [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 9 and 11 regarding fines for illegal dumping and adding new Section 9-92-036 authorizing impoundment of vehicles used in fly dumping](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/093381F9-FA3C-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18) (O2026-0024966), Passed Jun 17, 2026
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-073 by decreasing maximum number of Lakefront Venue liquor licenses issued during any license period from 31 to 30](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/AFE9F63D-B544-F111-88B3-001DD808A02C) (O2026-0025029), Passed Jun 17, 2026
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying Section 17-3-0207 to remove permit requirements for gas stations in B3, C1, and C2 zoning districts and by modifying Section 17-9-0109 restricting expansions of gas stations in certain circumstances](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/08AD3F58-684C-F011-8779-001DD8069091) (SO2025-0018183), Passed Feb 18, 2026
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 11-4-1600 establishing fines for public way vehicle dumping violations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/192D59CC-6A36-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73) (SO2025-0017568), Passed Jun 18, 2025
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-244-140 to prohibit peddling on portions of E 79th St, E 75th St and S Euclid Pkwy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/3B6CA3D6-C880-EF11-A671-001DD804C7AB) (O2024-0012863), Passed Feb 19, 2025

## In their own words

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

- Jul 15, 2026, City Council: Reported Transportation Committee items, including transit board appointments, some of which had recorded no votes in committee. ([watch at 4:08:29](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DF5C52EA-0D6B-F111-A823-001DD8019941?t=14909))
- Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Requested a yes/no response on reporting commitments from board nominees. ([watch at 1:38:49](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/7885112A-5D76-F111-AB0C-001DD80EDD69?t=5929))
- Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Acknowledged a question about CTA safety and said the committee supports collaborative safety efforts. ([watch at 1:10:44](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/7885112A-5D76-F111-AB0C-001DD80EDD69?t=4244))
- Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Announced the start of the public-comment period. ([watch at 15:10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/7885112A-5D76-F111-AB0C-001DD80EDD69?t=910))
- Jul 14, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Called the committee to order. ([watch at 13:57](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/7885112A-5D76-F111-AB0C-001DD80EDD69?t=837))
- Jul 9, 2026, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Moved to recommend approval of the Class L tax-incentive ordinance. ([watch at 1:09:49](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/9750AC6C-396F-F111-AB0C-001DD808E0AF?t=4189))
- Jul 9, 2026, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Asked how far along the Class L project is and about general contractor selection. ([watch at 1:06:02](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/9750AC6C-396F-F111-AB0C-001DD808E0AF?t=3962))
- Jul 9, 2026, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Called by the chair to speak on the Class L ordinance. ([watch at 1:05:52](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/9750AC6C-396F-F111-AB0C-001DD808E0AF?t=3952))
- Jun 11, 2026, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development: Indicated remote participation request for the meeting. ([watch at 46:10](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/29B731BD-4755-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2770))
- Jun 10, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Thanked Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley for his comments. ([watch at 46:18](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39D621DE-1A59-F111-BEC5-001DD80C412B?t=2778))
- Jun 10, 2026, Committee on Transportation and Public Way: Noted that Alderman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez was trying to add herself to the motion. ([watch at 22:19](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39D621DE-1A59-F111-BEC5-001DD80C412B?t=1339))
- May 20, 2026, City Council: Expressed support for William Cheeks Jr. as transportation commissioner. ([watch at 4:44:54](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CE41BA5E-FF38-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18?t=17094))

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