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Emma Mitts

Vote attendance, open constituent issues, and a record of floor votes for Alderman, Ward 37.

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.
93%
Present for 10,058 of 10,809 recorded votes.
5 pts below the citywide average of 98%.
Open constituent issues
3338▲ 1595 this month
Open 311 requests in this ward.
Voting record
7 of 10,809 votes match · last 2 years
7
Votes against
where the record diverges
6
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
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
Mar 12, 20251 vote
NAY
Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products"
SO2023-0002983Failed to Passcontested 19–26
FailedMar 12
Feb 19, 20251 vote
NAY
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on streets, 15 miles per hour in alleys, and absolute statutory nonurban limit of 55 miles per hour
SO2024-0010990Failed to Passcontested 21–28
FailedFeb 19
Dec 13, 20241 vote
NAY
Various small claims
SCL2024-0014397Failed to Passcontested 32–17
FailedDec 13
Nov 14, 20241 vote
NAY
Levy of real estate taxes for Fiscal Year 2025
O2024-0013679Failed to Pass
FailedNov 14
Oct 30, 20241 vote
NAY
Appointment of Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors
SA2024-0013538Failed to Passcontested 18–25
FailedOct 30
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Emma Mitts
Ward 37 · since 2011
Attendance
93%
Open
3338
Upcoming in Ward 37
No upcoming meetings scheduled.
311 this month
3,080
Opened
42,348
Closed
5.6d
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