Legislative Accomplishments
During Alderman Reilly’s time in office he has introduced a wide range of legislation in the 42nd Ward affecting residents, businesses, and developments.
Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Initiatives
2020:
O2019-8025 Increase of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure:
Requires new construction of multi-unit residential buildings with on-site parking, five or more dwelling units, and commercial properties with 30 or more parking spaces to install electrical infrastructure to ensure that at least 20% of the parking spaces are either “EV-Ready” or “EV-Installed.” Click here to learn more.
2019:
SO2019-6934 Requirement of Construction of EV Charging Equipment in Residential and Non-Residential Parking Spaces:
Requires construction of new residential parking housing 24 or more dwelling units, as well as onsite parking complexes containing 50 or more spaces for non-residential use, designate at least 2 spaces for installation of electric vehicle charging equipment.
O2019-5756 Introduction of Citizen Complaints Regarding Idling Diesel-Fueled Vehicles:
Alderman Reilly submitted an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code with the intent of providing citizens a means of reporting diesel-fueled vehicles that have been idling with the engine running for an extended period of time.
Residential Protections
2019
SO2019-5753 Increase of Voting Threshold of Condominium Deconversion: Alderman Reilly submitted an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code with the intent of increasing the voting threshold to deconvert condominiums into apartment complexes from 75% majority to 85% majority. In hopes of better-securing owners unwilling or too vulnerable to sell their homes. Click here to learn more.
2018
O2018-3239 Condominium Unit Owners Privacy Ordinance: Alderman Reilly submitted an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code with the intent of rejecting and securing condominium unit owner’s personal information from being accessed by other unit owners with the exception of board management. This measure can be overruled by a ⅔ majority vote by the unit owners. Click here to learn more.
2014:
O2013-9114 Assuring Condominium Unit Owners Ability to Inspect Books and Records: Alderman Reilly co-sponsored an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code assuring condominium unit owner’s ability to inspect current financial books and records and books and records from the past ten fiscal years.
2013:
SO2012-5127 Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Rental Property Ordinance: Alderman Reilly co-sponsored an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code with the intent of financially securing tenants of rental properties that have been foreclosed upon. Through guarantees such as financial relocation assistance paid for by the unit owner of $10,600. Click here to learn more.
Fiscal Responsibility and Good Governance
2018
SO2017-7866 Fiscal impact statements for pending legislation: Alderman Reilly submitted an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code specifying fiscal ordinances regarding impact statements and pending legislation. Click here for more information.
2015
SO2013-3429 Establishment of the Office of the Inspector General: Alderman Reilly co-sponsored an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code establishing the Office of the Inspector General. The office shall serve as a law enforcement agency. Funding for the office shall not be under 0.1% of the funds of the annual appropriations ordinance.
2013
SO2013-9150 Establishment of the City Council Office of Financial Analysis(COFA): Alderman Reilly co-sponsored an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code establishing the City Council Office of Financial Analysis, to be overseen by the Council Financial Analyst. The duties of the COFA among others are to analyze the mayor’s proposed annual budget, provide summary and analysis on the annual audit and provide analyses upon request of the Chairman on the Committee of the Budget and Government Operations. A CC article on this issue can be found here. Click here to learn more.
Quality of Life
Liquor Moratoria
Alderman Reilly sponsored several moratorium ordinances to prohibit the issuance of new Tavern and Package Goods licenses for new bars and liquor stores. These ordinances can be lifted if Alderman Reilly deems that the business is an appropriate fit for the neighborhood; and these do not prohibit the issuance of “incidental licenses” required to open new restaurants or hotels.
| O2023-885 | O2023-886 |
| O2021-2624 | O2021-2625 |
| O2021-2626 | O2021-2627 |
| O2020-6170 | O2019-9408 |
| O2020-117 | O2017-7143 |
| O2017-7141 | O2017-3897 |
| O2017-6265 | O2017-3893 |
| O2017-935 | O2017-2009 |
| O2017-1987 |
Drag Racing and Drifting
R2021-787: Call for the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings with the CPD, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety, and CDOT to discuss dangerous drag racing and drifting and motorcycle noise.
O2021-363: Strengthens CPD’s ability to impound vehicles for drag racing and drifting related offenses.
O2019-3944: Increases fines for drag racing and drifting to no less than $5,000 and no more than $10,000 for each offense. The ordinance also establishes a $500 fine for operating a motor vehicle with an altered muffler within the City of Chicago.
SO2013-9451: Increased fines for operating a motorcycle without a muffler. Allows CPD to issue citations for altered mufflers without cooperation and coordination with the Illinois State Police.
Pedicabs
SO2021-3106: Prohibits pedicabs from using a device to create or amplify sound, except between the hours of 8 A.M. and 10 P.M. while the pedicab is actively providing transportation to passengers.
O2022-2475: Restricts pedicabs from operating within the area bounded by Ohio St, Lake Shore Dr, Lake Michigan and Chicago River between 6 PM and 9 AM.