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 14,968 of 14,973 recorded votes.

3 pts above the citywide average of 97%.

Open constituent issues

2502▲ 1394 this month

Open 311 requests in this ward.

Voting record

16 of 14,973 votes match · since 2007

Votes against

where the record diverges

Contested votes

council was not unanimous

Voted NAY ×Contested only ×Clear all

Jul 15, 20261 vote

NAY

Appointment of Lester Barclay as member of Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board and Chicago Transit Board

A2026-0027110Approvedcontested 25–19

PassedJul 15

May 20, 20261 vote

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

Dec 19, 20251 vote

NAY

Issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects and other purposes (2026-2027 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance)

O2025-0021097Passedcontested 39–11

PassedDec 19

May 21, 20251 vote

NAY

Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-3-0207 and 17-4-0207 removing by-right permit requirements for residential storage warehouses in B3, C1, C2, C3, and DX zoning districts

O2025-0016754Passedcontested 48–1

PassedMay 21

Feb 26, 20251 vote

NAY

Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way, infrastructure and transportation, loans and grants, acquisition of property, construction and maintenance of public buildings, economic programs, lead service line replacements, as amended

SO2025-0014841Passedcontested 26–23

PassedFeb 26

Dec 16, 20243 votes

NAY

Corrections and revisions to 2025 Budget Recommendations and text portion of Annual Appropriation Ordinance

SO2024-0014393Passedcontested 27–23

PassedDec 16

NAY

Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025, as amended

SO2024-0013682Passedcontested 27–23

PassedDec 16

NAY

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax Levy for Year 2025, as amended

SO2024-0013671Passedcontested 27–23

PassedDec 16

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

Sep 18, 20241 vote

NAY

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 5 and 17 by adding new Chapter 5-11 entitled "Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program" and by modifying Section 2-44-135 regarding demolition permit surcharge ordinance, and Section 17-7-0590 redefining boundaries of 606 District

SO2024-0011001Passedcontested 44–3

PassedSep 18

Apr 19, 20241 vote

NAY

Issuance of general obligation and/or sales tax securitization corporation bonds for economic development and affordable housing programs

SO2024-0007838Passedcontested 32–17

PassedApr 19

Feb 15, 20241 vote

NAY

Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases

SO2024-0007332Failed to Passcontested 18–32

FailedFeb 15

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Bennett R. Lawson

Ward 44 · since 2023

Attendance

100%

Open

2502

Upcoming in Ward 44

No upcoming meetings scheduled.

311 this month

2,456

Opened

30,469

Closed

1.6d

Median

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