Resolution SR2024-0008389 Approved

Non-Routine Council Matters Call for Action


Expression of support to right of self-determination for people of Puerto Rico, opposition to Puerto Rico Status Act, and endorsement of Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act

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Chicago's City Council, including Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26 Ward, passed a resolution supporting Puerto Rico's self-determination, opposing the Puerto Rico Status Act, and endorsing the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, under US jurisdiction since 1898, seeks political status resolution, demonstrated through referendums. The principle of self-determination, enshrined in the UN Charter, is key. The resolution encourages federal support and was delivered to the Illinois congressional delegation.

Alternate identifiers: R2024-0008389

Sponsors

Sponsor Ward
Fuentes, Jessica L.
Fuentes, Jessica L.Primary Sponsor Ward 26

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2024-05-23 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Adopted

On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

Votes for Votes against Other votes
Votes for Yes: 48

Beale, Anthony
Burnett, Jr., Walter
Cardona, Jr., Felix
Chico, Peter
Clay, Angela
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Conway, William
Cruz, Ruth
Curtis, Derrick G.
Dowell, Pat
Ervin, Jason C.
Fuentes, Jessica L.
Gardiner, James M.
Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
Hadden, Maria E.
Hall, William E.
Harris, Michelle A.
Hopkins, Brian
Knudsen, Timothy R.
La Spata, Daniel
Lawson, Bennett R.
Lee, Nicole T.
Lopez, Raymond A.
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
Martin, Matthew J.
Moore, David H.
Mosley, Ronnie L.
Napolitano, Anthony V.
Nugent, Samantha
O'Shea, Matthew J.
Quinn, Marty
Ramirez, Julia M.
Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos
Reilly, Brendan
Robinson, Lamont J.
Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana
Rodriguez, Michael D.
Scott, Monique L.
Sigcho-Lopez, Byron
Silverstein, Debra L.
Sposato, Nicholas
Tabares, Silvana
Taliaferro, Chris
Taylor, Jeanette B.
Vasquez, Jr., Andre
Villegas, Gilbert
Waguespack, Scott
Yancy, Desmon C.

Votes against

Other votes Absent: 2

Absent: Mitchell, Gregory I.
Absent: Mitts, Emma

Date 2024-05-15 Legislative body Committee on Health and Human Relations Action Recommended to Pass
Date 2024-05-15 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Substituted
Date 2024-03-20 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2024-03-20 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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