51st Ward
Ward 44

Lawson, Bennett R.

Committee Assignments

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building StandardsVice Chair
Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and RecreationMember
Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic SafetyMember
Committee on License and Consumer ProtectionMember
Committee on Health and Human RelationsMember
Committee on Ethics and Government OversightMember
Committee on Environmental Protection and EnergyMember
Committee on Committees and RulesMember

Recent Votes

Zoning Reclassification Map No. 4-J at 3615-3621 W 16th StYea
O2026-00253822026-07-15Passed
Zoning Reclassification Map No. 4-J at 3717 W 16th St, 1601 S Ridgeway Ave, 3733 W 16th St and 1601 S Hamlin AveYea
O2026-00253832026-07-15Passed
Zoning Reclassification Map No. 12-I at 3003-3139 W 51st StYea
O2026-00254692026-07-15Passed
Zoning Reclassification Map No. 24-F at 33 W 95th StYea
O2026-00251992026-07-15Passed
Zoning Reclassification Map No. 26-E at 10701 S Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DrYea
O2026-00252012026-07-15Passed
Zoning Reclassification Map No. 26-E at 354 E 107th StYea
O2026-00252002026-07-15Passed
Zoning Reclassification Map No. 28-E at 11139 S Michigan AveYea
O2026-00250382026-07-15Passed
Zoning Reclassification Map No. 28-E at 234 E 115th StYea
O2026-00250392026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 6720 W Grand Ave - Permit No 101085555Yea
Or2026-00272962026-07-15Passed
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 7-38-117 establishing mobile food vehicle stand on 2400 W Gunnison StYea
SO2026-00262722026-07-15Passed
Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Kimball and Wellington Plaza at intersection of N Kimball Ave and W Wellington AveYea
O2026-00263482026-07-15Passed
Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of CircEsteem Plaza at 4730 N Sheridan RdYea
O2026-00263472026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 6623 S Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr - Permit No. 101082064Yea
Or2026-00263302026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3338 W Lake St - Permit No. 101083686Yea
Or2026-00261252026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1242 W Washington Blvd - Permit No. 101084016Yea
Or2026-00262802026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 8750 W Bryn Mawr Ave - Permit No. 101084458Yea
SOr2026-00260472026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 12 W Maple St - Permit No. 101085394Yea
Or2026-00272722026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 225 W Randolph St - Permit No. 101084375Yea
Or2026-00262912026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3577 W Grand Ave - Permit No. 101078896Yea
Or2026-00263342026-07-15Passed
Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 6623 S Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr - Permit No. 101082562Yea
Or2026-00263332026-07-15Passed

Sponsored Legislation

Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-64 by adding new Section 9-64-111 permitting vehicles bearing Residential Permit Parking Zone 383 permits to park in viaducts or underpasses beneath Chicago Transit Authority elevated structures
O2026-0026413Ordinance2-Submitted to Clerk2026-07-15
Congratulations extended to Trader Todd's on 25th anniversary
R2026-0027068Resolution2-Submitted to Clerk2026-07-15
Congratulations extended to Chicago Cubs on 150th anniversary and declaration of August 29, 2026 as "Chicago Cubs Day"
R2026-0027067Resolution2-Submitted to Clerk2026-07-15
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-17-0103-K including electrical substations over 0.5 acres and located within 100 feet of residential building or outdoor equipment yard as use categories for public and civic use group
O2026-0027193Ordinance2-Submitted to Clerk2026-07-15
Congratulations extended to Frank Nussbaum on 85th birthday
R2026-0026113Resolution90-Final2026-06-17
Congratulations extended to Jane Neufeld on retirement from Loyola University Chicago
R2026-0026180Resolution90-Final2026-06-17
Congratulations extended to Josh Moulton Fine Art Gallery on 15th anniversary
R2026-0026114Resolution90-Final2026-06-17
Congratulations extended to Coda di Volpe restaurant on 10th anniversary
R2026-0026178Resolution90-Final2026-06-17
Tribute to late Judge Allan W. Masters
R2026-0026112Resolution90-Final2026-06-17
Congratulations extended to Chicago Pride Fest on 25th anniversary
R2026-0026179Resolution90-Final2026-06-17

Upcoming Meetings

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