Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development · Feb 10, 2026
Tuesdayat least 53 min5 officials identified1 public speaker7 agenda itemsRoll call: 16 present, 1 absent (clerk)Video: Vimeo
The committee took up the appointment of a member to the Community Development Commission, and the appointee gave a presentation.
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Agenda · 7 itemsShowHide
- 36:04Appointment of Jason Estremera as member of Community Development Commission
- 49:16Reappointment of Jamyron Whitaker as member of Special Service Area No. 56 (Bronzeville)
- 49:16Reappointment of Timothy S. Klump as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 18 (North Halsted)
- 49:16Reappointment of A. Thomas Paspalas as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 16 (Greektown)
- 49:16Appointment of Constantinos Vitogiannis as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 16 (Greektown)
- 49:16Reappointment of Anastasia Makridakis as member of Special Service Are (SSA) No. 16 (Greektown/Halsted)
- 49:16Appointment of Malki C. Brown as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 42 (71st/Stony Island)
What happened
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- The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development was called to order, and a roll call established a quorum.30:52
- The January 2026 monthly report was moved for approval by the same roll call vote used for quorum, and it was ordered with no objection.35:25
- The committee took up the appointment of a member to the Community Development Commission, and the appointee gave a presentation.35:25
- A motion to recommend approval of the Community Development Commission appointment was made, and a do pass recommendation was announced to be reported to the next City Council meeting.48:18
Quotes
Officials only, in order.
How many TIF districts do you touch in the 4 wards that you operate in?Scott Waguespack · Ward 3239:18
…what do you foresee if you do get this position? How are you going to be— what are you bringing to the table?Felix Cardona, Jr. · Ward 3141:07
What do you— what do you think is going to be, um, your biggest challenge as part of this new body, as a new part of this body?Nicole T. Lee · Ward 1147:06
Who spoke
5 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Raymond LopezWard 15 · 2.4 minFirst speaks at 17:32
- Ruth CruzWard 30 · 1.7 minFirst speaks at 42:28
- Scott WaguespackWard 32 · 1.5 minFirst speaks at 39:12
- Felix Cardona, Jr.Ward 31 · 0.7 minFirst speaks at 41:02
- Nicole T. LeeWard 11 · 0.3 minFirst speaks at 46:58
Roll call: 16 present, 1 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 1 speaker.
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Hamlet, “Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development, Feb 10, 2026: Chicago.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/chicago/economic-capital-and-technology-development/meetings/2026-02-10. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Feb 10, 2026.