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Matthew J. O'Shea

Vote attendance, open constituent issues, and a record of floor votes for Alderman, Ward 19.

In office since 2011 · 15 yrs[email protected]
All time · since 2007 · last updated August 1, 2026
Current termLast 2 yearsAll time · since 2007
Vote attendanceiBased on individual roll-call votes on legislative matters, not overall meeting attendance. A member marked absent missed that specific vote, not necessarily the full session.
100%
Present for 96,013 of 96,453 recorded votes.
3 pts above the citywide average of 97%.
Open constituent issues
4884▲ 1757 this month
Open 311 requests in this ward.
Voting record
962 of 96,453 votes match · since 2007
90
Votes against
where the record diverges
962
Contested votes
council was not unanimous
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Jul 15, 20263 votes
YEA
Call on Andrew Boutros to resign as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois and Department of Justice to ensure full review of obligations in matters connected to Operation Midway Blitz, Broadview prosecutions, and other related proceedings
R2026-0026273Adoptedcontested 46–3
PassedJul 15
NAY
Appointment of Christian Diaz as member of Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board and Chicago Transit Board
A2026-0027111Approvedcontested 32–11
PassedJul 15
YEA
Appointment of Lester Barclay as member of Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board and Chicago Transit Board
A2026-0027110Approvedcontested 25–19
PassedJul 15
Jun 17, 20263 votes
YEA
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 regarding social media amusement tax
SO2026-0025395Passedcontested 47–2
PassedJun 17
YEA
Settlement agreement regarding case of Maria Navarro Escobedo and Yadira Navarro Escobedo v. Julian Martha Juarez, Tobias M. Houston, Michael Kocerka, and City of Chicago, cited as 2023 L 10937
Or2026-0026210Passedcontested 36–12
PassedJun 17
YEA
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation or use of sweepstakes machines
SO2026-0024076Failed to Passcontested 15–33
FailedJun 17
May 20, 20266 votes
YEA
Settlement agreement regarding case of Access Living v. City of Chicago, cited as 18 CV 3399
Or2026-0025269Passedcontested 49–1
PassedMay 20
YEA
Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at March 17, 2026 primary election on whether Chicago should establish 100-day non-salaried Office of Chicago Reform Commission to reform and improve city government by drafting City charter proposal
R2025-0018197Recommended for Re-Referralcontested 15–30
In progressMay 20
YEA
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage occupations receiving gratuities
SO2026-0024043Passedcontested 49–1
PassedMay 20
YEA
City Comptroller directed to activate provisions of Municipal Code Section 11-12-470 (Leak Relief Pilot Program) for property at 5434 S. Wolcott Ave
SOr2025-0019996Passedcontested 49–1
PassedMay 20
NAY
Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and establishment of The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy
SO2026-0024036Passedcontested 42–8
PassedMay 20
NAY
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
SO2025-0015584Passedcontested 28–21
PassedMay 20
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Matthew J. O'Shea
Ward 19 · since 2011
Attendance
100%
Open
4884
Upcoming in Ward 19
No upcoming meetings scheduled.
311 this month
5,133
Opened
47,715
Closed
4.0d
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