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Desmon C. Yancy

Vote attendance, open constituent issues, and a record of floor votes for Alderman, Ward 5.

In office since 2023 · 3 yrs[email protected]
Current term · 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.
98%
Present for 14,674 of 14,973 recorded votes.
Matches the citywide average of 98%.
Open constituent issues
2304▲ 990 this month
Open 311 requests in this ward.
Voting record
15 of 14,973 votes match · this term
15
Votes against
where the record diverges
15
Contested votes
council was not unanimous
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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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