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Pat Dowell

Vote attendance, open constituent issues, and a record of floor votes for Alderman, Ward 3.

In office since 2011 · 15 yrs[email protected]
Last 2 years · 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 10,805 of 10,809 recorded votes.
2 pts above the citywide average of 98%.
Open constituent issues
1597▲ 920 this month
Open 311 requests in this ward.
Voting record
34 of 10,809 votes match · last 2 years
34
Votes against
where the record diverges
33
Contested votes
council was not unanimous
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Jun 17, 20261 vote
NAY
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, 20262 votes
NAY
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
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
Feb 18, 20261 vote
NAY
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
SO2024-0010993Failed to Passcontested 16–31
FailedFeb 18
Jan 21, 20261 vote
NAY
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding cannabinoid hemp product definitions, regulations, health requirements and hemp product offenses involving minors and deletion of Section 4-4-333 in entirety (Vetoed)
SO2025-0021018Passedcontested 32–16
PassedJan 21
Dec 20, 20251 vote
NAY
Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Levy, as amended
SO2025-0021095Passedcontested 38–10
PassedDec 20
Oct 16, 202522 votes
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Pat Dowell
Ward 3 · since 2011
Attendance
100%
Open
1597
Upcoming in Ward 3
No upcoming meetings scheduled.
311 this month
1,631
Opened
30,785
Closed
2.1d
Median
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