Chicago City Council LGBT Caucus
LGBT Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Chair | Lamont Robinson |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Seats in Chicago City Council | 9 / 50
|
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 2025, the caucus consists of 7 members, out of the council's 50 aldermen.[4]
History
The 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] Following the 2023 election, the caucus grew to 9 members.[5][6]
Membership
Current members
The following table lists current aldermen who are members of the LGBT Caucus, as of April 2025.[4]
| Member | Ward | Joined | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont Robinson | 4 | 2023[6] | Chair[4] |
| Jessie Fuentes | 26 | 2023[6] | Vice Chair[4] |
| Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez | 33 | 2023[6] | |
| Timmy Knudsen | 43 | 2022[7] | |
| Bennett Lawson | 44 | 2023[6] | |
| Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | 48 | 2023[6] | |
| Maria Hadden | 49 | 2019[8][9] |
Past members
| 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 |
| Carlos Ramirez-Rosa | 35 | 2015[2] | 2025; resigned after appointment as Park District CEO[10] |
| Raymond Lopez | 15 | 2015[2] | Unclear, but not listed among caucus members in 2025[4] |
See also
- Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus
- Chicago City Council Democratic Socialist Caucus
- Chicago City Council Latino Caucus
- Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus
References
- ^ a b Vivanco, Leonor (August 3, 2015). "What to know about Chicago's LGBT Caucus". RedEye Chicago. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Chicago Aldermen Form First-Ever LGBT Caucus in City Council". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ a b "LGBT council members promise citywide focus - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive". Windy City Times. June 17, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Kapos, Shia (April 11, 2025). "'Partisan dog and pony show'". POLITICO. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "How the Chicago city council became the gayest in the country". WBEZ. June 28, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Wittich, Jake (May 3, 2023). "Chicago Is About To Have The Gayest City Council In The Country". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (September 21, 2022). "Newly seated Ald. Knudsen touts youth, role in LGBTQ community: 'Representation matters'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Office of the City Clerk (May 29, 2019). "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 May 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ Alderwoman Maria Hadden (May 30, 2019). "Yesterday I attended my first City Council meeting..." www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ "Carlos Ramirez-Rosa approved as new Chicago Park District CEO". Chicago Sun-Times. February 28, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.