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.

98%

Present for 14,674 of 14,973 recorded votes.

1 pts above the citywide average of 97%.

Open constituent issues

2304▲ 990 this month

Open 311 requests in this ward.

Voting record

15 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

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

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

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various departments and agencies (2026 Municipal Code Management Ordinance)

SO2025-0021100Passedcontested 29–20

PassedDec 20

Oct 16, 20251 vote

NAY

Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2

SO2025-0019993Passedcontested 45–2

PassedOct 16

Jul 16, 20251 vote

NAY

Amendment of City Council Rules of Order and Procedure for 2023-2027 term by deleting Rule 59 regarding remote participation in City Council and committee meetings

R2024-0011013Committee Dischargedcontested 37–8

In progressJul 16

Jun 18, 20251 vote

NAY

Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 8-16-021 and 8-16-022 regarding Declaration of Curfew for Mass Gatherings and Custody Procedure (Vetoed)

SO2025-0016732Passedcontested 27–22

PassedJun 18

Apr 7, 20252 votes

NAY

Amendment to Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and members of City Council standing committees for 2023-2027 term

SR2025-0016380Adoptedcontested 32–11

PassedApr 7

NAY

Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)

A2025-0016379Approvedcontested 32–11

PassedApr 7

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

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Desmon C. Yancy

Ward 5 · since 2023

Attendance

98%

Open

2304

Upcoming in Ward 5

No upcoming meetings scheduled.

311 this month

2,191

Opened

27,049

Closed

3.7d

Median

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