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

ChicagoJan 13, 20262 min read

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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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Community Development Technology Development Greater Southwest Development

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Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

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Class 6(b) property tax incentivesBudget & TaxInterim service provider designationSpecial Service Areas (SSAs)CommerceAppointments & reappointmentsRule 45 monthly report (December 2025)

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Passed committee: Appointment of Sergio Candelaria as member of the Community Development Commission (A2025-0021662).
Passed committee: Appointment of Ivy Speck as member of Special Service Area No. 17-2025, Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville Commission (SA2025-0019860).
Passed committee: Appointment of Jennifer Dedes as member of Special Service Area No. 17-2025, Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville Commission (SA2025-0019861).
Passed committee: Reappointment of Eve Moran as member of Special Service Area No. 16 Greektown (A2025-0021665).
Direct introduction: Ordinance designating the Greater Southwest Development Corporation as the interim service provider for Special Service Area No. 3 (O2026-0022149).
Direct introduction: Ordinance designating the Greater Southwest Development Corporation as the interim service provider for Special Service Area No. 59-2022 (O2026-0022147).
Direct introduction: Support of Class 6(b) Industrial Property Tax Incentive at 10459 S. Muskegon Ave (O2025-0020979).
Direct introduction: Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1532 W Fulton St (O2025-0020980).
Agenda item (direct introduction): Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 2234 W 43rd St (O2025-0021115).

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