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Every published summary we have tied to Community Development in Chicago, grouped into one page so residents can follow the issue without digging through individual meetings.

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Chicago

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Feb 10, 2026

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development — Seven Appointments Passed (Feb 10, 2026)

On February 10, 2026 the Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development met and passed seven mayoral appointments and reappointments to the Community Development Commission and various Special Service Areas. The Summary of Reports indicates these items will be submitted to the Chicago City Council for consideration on February 18, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development — January 13, 2026: Appointments, Interim SSA Providers, and Class 6(b) Tax Incentives

On January 13, 2026 the Chicago City Council Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development met. The committee passed four appointment items (including appointments to the Community Development Commission and Special Service Area commissions) and introduced ordinances designating the Greater Southwest Development Corporation as interim service provider for Special Service Area No. 3 and Special Service Area No. 59-2022. The meeting also included direct introductions supporting Class 6(b) property tax incentives for specific addresses.

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Briefing

Dec 12, 2024

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development - December 9 & 12, 2024

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development held meetings on December 9, which recessed and reconvened on December 12, 2024. The committee approved seven appointments to various commissions and boards, and approved scope of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for eleven Special Service Areas across Chicago.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2024

Chicago Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development Meeting Summary - December 9 & 12, 2024

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development met on December 9, 2024, recessed, and reconvened on December 12, 2024, to consider appointments and reappointments to various commissions and to review scope of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for multiple Special Service Areas across Chicago.

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Briefing

Oct 1, 2024

Committee on Housing and Real Estate Approves Multiple Housing and Land Disposition Measures

The Chicago City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate met on October 1, 2024, and approved 15 ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included restructuring a HOME loan agreement for supportive housing, designating two properties as Low Affordability Communities, amending municipal code procedures for city land transactions, approving multiple lease agreements for public outdoor plazas, and authorizing sales of city-owned properties through various programs including ChiBlockBuilder and the Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP). One item regarding NeighborSpace community garden development was held in committee.

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2024

Committee on Finance Approves Multiple Ordinances and Settlements, Rejects One Settlement Order

The Chicago Committee on Finance met on July 15, 2024, approving several ordinances, resolutions, and settlement orders related to TIF funding, neighborhood opportunity funds, small claims, charitable solicitation permits, and case settlements. One settlement order was rejected.

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Briefing

May 7, 2024

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development - May 7, 2024

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development met on May 7, 2024, to address appointments to various commissions and service areas, as well as tax incentive ordinances. Eight items passed committee, including four appointments to community development and special service area commissions, and four ordinances supporting tax incentives for properties across multiple wards.

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Briefing

Jan 9, 2024

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development - January 9, 2024

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development met on January 9, 2024, to consider appointments to various commissions and special service areas, as well as scope of services and budget agreements for special service areas. All items presented passed committee.

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