Committee on Transportation and Public Way · Apr 8, 2026
Wednesdayat least 1 h 19 min7 officials identified8 public speakersVideo: Vimeo
The committee took up the appointment of a member of the Chicago Transit Board, for a term expiring September 1st, 2026.
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What happened
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- The committee took up the appointment of a member of the Chicago Transit Board, for a term expiring September 1st, 2026.55:24
- A motion to recommend approval of 14 miscellaneous ordinances introduced by local aldermen was made, and the chair announced “ayes have it.”
Quotes
Officials only, in order.
…as someone who is being appointed onto a board wanting a level of transparency in all decision-making, what would be your thoughts on what the current process is?Andre Vasquez, Jr. · Vice chair · Ward 4047:59
Who spoke
7 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Gregory MitchellChair · Ward 7 · 6.1 minFirst speaks at 14:18
- Andre Vasquez, Jr.Vice chair · Ward 40 · 5.7 minFirst speaks at 46:14
- William ConwayWard 34 · 4.5 minFirst speaks at 41:36
- Jessica FuentesWard 26 · 2.6 minFirst speaks at 51:51
- Michael D. RodriguezWard 22 · 2.2 minFirst speaks at 53:47
- David MooreWard 17 · 2.0 minFirst speaks at 1:09:38
- Brian HopkinsWard 2 · 1.3 minFirst speaks at 1:16:58
Public comment: 8 speakers.
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Hamlet, “Committee on Transportation and Public Way, Apr 8, 2026: Chicago.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/chicago/transportation-and-public-way/meetings/2026-04-08. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Apr 8, 2026.