Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development · May 11, 2026
Mondayat least 3 h 12 min9 officials identified12 public speakers9 agenda itemsRoll call: 17 present (clerk)Video: Vimeo
Item 8, an ordinance for a Class 7B tax incentive for United Center Joint Venture, was presented by the Department of Planning and Development.
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- 2:40:48Item title withheld
- 52:58Support of Class 7(b) Tax incentive for property at 1931-1935 W Madison St, 1950-1956 and 1830-1859 W Adams St, 121 S Damen Ave and 1728, 1859 and 1925 W Monroe St
- 2:36:38Amendment of Special Service Area No. 34 (Uptown) regarding service provider agreement with Uptown United and 2026 tax levy
- 43:05Appointment of Lauretta Stewart as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 82 (Division/Dearborn)
- 43:05Appointment of Adam Risolia as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 82 (Division/Dearborn)
- 43:05Appointment of Lindsay Moyer as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 82 (Division/Dearborn)
- 43:05Appointment of Jose Cruz as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 24 (Clark Street)
- 43:05Appointment of Jeanne Saliture as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 17-2025 (Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville)
- 43:05Appointment of Eric Kirsammer as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 17-2025 (Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville)
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- Item 8, an ordinance for a Class 7B tax incentive for United Center Joint Venture, was presented by the Department of Planning and Development.52:57
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…who on the JV is signatory to the unions? You know, I want to— I want to know.Gregory Mitchell · Ward 71:06:15
Have anyone did an analysis on what taxes could be after this project is completed?Emma Mitts · Ward 371:22:29
What, what are the commitments that the city makes to JCDecaux or vice versa in terms of guaranteeing like that revenue?Daniel La Spata · Ward 12:10:09
I just would like to know that because I think it is critical that this city don’t put that harm or hurt on folks who have worked all their life and what they have, that we can’t rectify it, that we continue to harm them instead of trying to help them.Emma Mitts · Ward 372:52:56
Who spoke
9 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Derrick G. CurtisChair · Ward 18 · 16 minFirst speaks at 14:46
- Raymond LopezWard 15 · 12 minFirst speaks at 1:24:44
- Emma MittsWard 37 · 5.7 minFirst speaks at 1:18:46
- Gregory MitchellWard 7 · 5.3 minFirst speaks at 1:04:31
- Daniel La SpataWard 1 · 3.8 minFirst speaks at 2:05:52
- Scott WaguespackWard 32 · 2.9 minFirst speaks at 2:42:45
- Nicole T. LeeWard 11 · 2.8 minFirst speaks at 1:32:58
- Ronnie L. MosleyVice chair · Ward 21 · 0.6 minFirst speaks at 2:33:45
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- Felix Cardona, Jr.Ward 31 · 0.4 minFirst speaks at 50:25
Roll call: 17 present, 0 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 12 speakers.
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Hamlet, “Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development, May 11, 2026: Chicago.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/chicago/economic-capital-and-technology-development/meetings/2026-05-11. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of May 11, 2026.