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Chicago Committee on Workforce Development

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5 meetings listed from Oct 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026; all transcribed, for at least 4.9 hours.

11 members seated · Chair: Michael D. Rodriguez

What the members said

23:50
How do the musicians get more money? What would they do? They’d be part of a successful band and you’re the leader of the band and you would say I made an extra $100,000 this year. So now I’m gonna give each of you $20,000.Nicholas SposatoMember · Committee on Workforce Development · May 12, 2026Open the meeting at 23:50
  • 1:46:02
    We’re not talking about $40 million, I’m talking about the revenue. I’m talking about the revenue, not the— you all decided to pay the $40 million to buy your way into the city of Chicago. That’s what the $40 million was.Anthony BealeMember · Committee on Workforce Development · Jun 24, 2026Open the meeting at 1:46:02

Who sits on the Committee on Workforce Development

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Every member, with roll calls and clips

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5 meetings, all transcribed, Oct 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026.Newest: Oct 7, 2026
Committee on Workforce Development · at least 36 min · 6 public speakersOct 7 · Committee meetingTwo motions to pass the appointment were noted, and the chair announced "the ayes have it" on the appointment.Speakers: Michael D. Rodriguez, Jeylu B. Gutierrez, Derrick G. Curtis, Angela Clay and 2 more
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Committee on Workforce Development · at least 45 min · 3 public speakersSep 17 · Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding new Section 2-92-4XX establishing bid incentives for Chicago Jobs Plan commitment took 14 minThe longest item after routine business: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding new Section 2-92-4XX establishing…, 14 min of this at least 45 min meeting.Speakers: Michael D. Rodriguez, Jeylu B. Gutierrez
Longest item: 31% of the meeting1 agenda itemsWatch
Committee on Workforce Development · at least 1 h 28 min · 11 public speakersJun 24 · Committee meetingThe acting CFO of the City of Chicago described the ordinance, which would repeal Chapter 4-155 and authorize an amended agreement with Bally's.Speakers: Michael D. Rodriguez, Anthony Beale
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Committee on Workforce Development · at least 53 min · 4 public speakersMay 12 · Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage occupations receiving gratuities took 24 minThe longest item after routine business: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance…, 24 min of this at least 53 min meeting.Speakers: Michael D. Rodriguez, Andre Vasquez, Jr., Nicholas Sposato, Marty Quinn
Longest item: 45% of the meeting3 agenda itemsWatch
All 5 transcribed meetings

Listed after the newest meeting above, not transcribed yet (video listings through Oct 23): 0

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Six public speakers a meeting; the biggest crowd, 11, came on Jun 24, 2026

Jun 24, 2026The committee took up one agenda item, a subject matter hearing, and it was announced that no vote would be taken.11 speakersOct 7, 2026Two motions to pass the appointment were noted, and the chair announced "the ayes have it" on the appointment.6 speakersMay 12, 2026The committee's agenda listed three items: the Rule 45 report, a resolution on the Living Wage for Musicians Act of 2025, and an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 6-105.4 speakersApr 13, 2026The committee took up the Rule 45 report for October, and after a motion to do pass and a call for objections, it was announced as passed.4 speakersSep 17, 2026The ordinance's chief sponsor described the Chicago Jobs Plan Ordinance as creating up to a 5% bid incentive that applies only to manufactured goods.3 speakers

bar = public speakers at that meeting · tick = average meeting