Summary
Chicago Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation—April 9, 2026 agenda and April 15, 2026 submission summary
ChicagoApr 9, 20261 min read
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The committee agenda included approval of the March 2026 Rule 45 report, two ordinances authorizing Open Space Impact Fee expenditures for specific cultural/recreation projects, and one appointment to the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events position. All listed items were recommended to pass and passed by committee.
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- Recommended to pass and passed by committee: Approval of the March 2026 Rule 45 report
- Recommended to pass and passed by committee: O2026-0024100—Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Chicago Torture Justice Memorial at 5520 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
- Recommended to pass and passed by committee: O2026-0024101—Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Territory Community Garden at 557 N Central Ave
- Recommended to pass and passed by committee: A2026-0024049—Appointment of Kenya Meritt as Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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