Public commenter George Blakemore, who frequently voices his opinion at public meetings, said he was frustrated at the committee for scheduling its meeting at the same time as the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. They are to be presented at the next City Council meeting. In his presentation, Mark Roschen, an assistant DPD commissioner, explained that the department wants to advance “budget only” ordinances for taxing levies that can support SSAs in 2026. December 10Thirty-six members attended a meeting of the Chicago City Council, three virtually, and fourteen were absent. Ex officio are a member of the City Council Committee on Finance and the city’s top staff leadership in housing, procurement, sustainability, and planning and development.