The LGBT Caucus of the Chicago City Council is a bloc of aldermen in the Chicago City Council that was formed in 2015, to focus on issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.[1][2][3] As of 2023, the caucus consists of 9 members, out of the council's 50 aldermen.[4][5]
LGBT Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Seats in Chicago City Council | 9 / 50
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History
editThe caucus was formed by five openly gay or lesbian aldermen in June 2015.[2] Upon its formation, the caucus' legislative priorities included "HIV care and prevention, homelessness, violence and workplace discrimination against transgender people."[1][3]
Membership
editCurrent members
editThe following table lists current aldermen who are members of the LGBT Caucus, as of June 2023.[4][5]
| Member | Ward | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| Lamont Robinson | 4 | 2023[5] |
| Raymond Lopez | 15 | 2015[2] |
| Jessie Fuentes | 26 | 2023[5] |
| Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez | 33 | 2023[5] |
| Carlos Ramirez-Rosa | 35 | 2015[2] |
| Timmy Knudsen | 43 | 2022[6] |
| Bennett Lawson | 44 | 2023[5] |
| Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | 48 | 2023[5] |
| Maria Hadden | 49 | 2019[7][8] |
Past members
edit| Member | Ward | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Mell | 33 | 2015[2] | 2019; lost re-election |
| Tom Tunney | 44 | 2015[2] | 2023; did not run for re-election |
| James Cappleman | 46 | 2015[2] | 2023; did not run for re-election |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Vivanco, Leonor (2015-08-03). "What to know about Chicago's LGBT Caucus". RedEye Chicago. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Chicago Aldermen Form First-Ever LGBT Caucus in City Council". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on 2019-05-31. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ a b "LGBT council members promise citywide focus - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive". Windy City Times. 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ a b "How the Chicago city council became the gayest in the country". WBEZ. Jun 28, 2023. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b c d e f g Wittich, Jake (2023-05-03). "Chicago Is About To Have The Gayest City Council In The Country". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (2022-09-21). "Newly seated Ald. Knudsen touts youth, role in LGBTQ community: 'Representation matters'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
- ^ Office of the City Clerk (2019-05-29). "Recognition extended to the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and declaration of June 28, 2019, as a day of celebration for the LGBTQ community". chicago.legistar.com. Resolution #R2019-350: Chicago City Council. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ Alderwoman Maria Hadden (2019-05-30). "Yesterday I attended my first City Council meeting..." www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-05-31.