Residents and candidates have questioned TIF districts though, noting that there are other geographical areas and policy areas in the city that could use the additional tax revenues—especially revenues from TIF districts that have seen rapid economic development, such as the West Loop.
Aldermen do not have control over direct spending of TIF dollars, but they can vote on legislation surrounding TIF districts and on spending proposals that are crafted using TIF funds.
All of the candidates endorse the redistribution of funds towards lower-income areas in need of further development. Whether or not they vote on proposed reforms —which have been stalled for the last two years—will determine the future of TIF districts.
It will appear as a referendum on the ballot. The CBA ordinance would legally bind the Obama Foundation, the City, and the University of Chicago to a set of requirements regarding rent control and employment opportunities intended to prevent displacement of local residents.
Hairston has long said she is working on a community stabilization plan ahead of the OPC coming into the ward. In the 20th Ward, all of the candidates have come around to supporting the CBA. Though the OPC lies in the adjacent Fifth Ward, the 20th Ward Alderman would have stakes in agreements and potential legislation surrounding the OPC because their constituents would likely feel the impacts—whether beneficial or not—of increased economic activity brought by the OPC.
The CBA ordinance referendum on the ballot is nonbinding, meaning City Council does not have to pass the ordinance nor even vote on it if the referendum passes, but the next 20th Ward Alderman could be influential in bringing the CBA ordinance to a vote in City Council.
By Pranathi Posa. Pranathi Posa. The independent student newspaper of The University of Chicago since Toggle navigation. What Do Chicago's Aldermen Do? Functions of the Aldermen: The powers and duties of the aldermen include: Legislating: Aldermen propose and vote on legislation concerning both the whole city and certain wards. Platforms: For the People? The idea behind menu money is that, in theory, aldermen know their wards best and should have a say in what projects get priority. Some aldermen allow their residents to vote on how the money should be spent while others decide on the spending themselves.
Aldermen also can weigh in on issuing liquor licenses for stores as well as restaurants that want to serve booze, and they facilitate permits to host block parties, parades, sidewalk sales and any event that requires a street closure.
Chicagoist returns: Chance the Rapper stars in comedic deep-dive into Chicago's aldermanic politics. But in practice, the alderman of that ward has the final say on any big development. That means other members of the City Council almost always defer to the alderman of the ward in which the project is proposed.
A law banned foie gras , a bird-liver delicacy served in Chicago restaurants. The City Council repealed the ban two years later. Compare to: - No Earlier Versions -. Warrenville Overview. Warrenville, IL Code of Ordinances. Share Download Bookmark Print. The aldermen shall be the representatives of the people of their wards at the city council meetings.
The aldermen shall be responsible to the people of their wards and the citizens of the city for their actions at council meetings. Aldermen shall be required to attend every scheduled regular meeting of the city council and standing committees of which they are members. If an alderman fails to attend any scheduled regular meeting of the city council or standing committee of which the alderman is a member, such absence shall be recorded in the record of proceedings of said meeting by the city clerk as follows:.
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