Resolution R2023-0002926
Approved
Call for hearing(s) on City's plans to mitigate and respond to future extreme flooding
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On July 2, 2023, Chicago's extreme weather event led to a six-foot rise in the Chicago River, 2,000 flooding complaints, and significant property damage, disproportionately affecting Black and brown residents. In response to climate change predictions, the city's Environmental Protection, Public Safety committees, and the Chicago Department of Transportation are called to an emergency hearing, with outreach from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Governor JB Pritzker.
Sponsors
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Coleman, Stephanie D.Primary Sponsor | Ward 16 |
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Robinson, Lamont J. | Ward 4 |
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Yancy, Desmon C. | Ward 5 |
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Hall, William E. | Ward 6 |
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Mitchell, Gregory I. | Ward 7 |
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Harris, Michelle A. | Ward 8 |
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Beale, Anthony | Ward 9 |
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Lopez, Raymond A. | Ward 15 |
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Curtis, Derrick G. | Ward 18 |
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O'Shea, Matthew J. | Ward 19 |
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Taylor, Jeanette B. | Ward 20 |
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Mosley, Ronnie L. | Ward 21 |
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Rodriguez, Michael D. | Ward 22 |
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Tabares, Silvana | Ward 23 |
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Scott, Monique L. | Ward 24 |
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Sigcho-Lopez, Byron | Ward 25 |
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Fuentes, Jessica L. | Ward 26 |
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Burnett, Jr., Walter | Ward 27 |
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Ervin, Jason C. | Ward 28 |
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Taliaferro, Chris | Ward 29 |
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Cruz, Ruth | Ward 30 |
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Cardona, Jr., Felix | Ward 31 |
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Conway, William | Ward 34 |
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Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos | Ward 35 |
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Mitts, Emma | Ward 37 |
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Vasquez, Jr., Andre | Ward 40 |
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Napolitano, Anthony V. | Ward 41 |
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Clay, Angela | Ward 46 |
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Hadden, Maria E. | Ward 49 |