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
9-18-2019
SO2019-6934 Requirement of Construction of EV Charging Equipment in Residential and Non-Residential Parking Spaces: Alderman Reilly submitted an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code with the intent of ensuring that construction of new residential parking housing 24 or more dwellings, 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.
10-16-2019
O2019-8025 Increase of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure: Alderman Reilly submitted an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code with the intent of ensuring that any newly constructed multi-residential building complexes which includes five or more dwellings that also provide parking install at least 20% of the parking spaces with EV charging equipment.
7-24-2019 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
7-25-2012
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.
11-20-2013
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.
5-25-2018
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. A CC article on this issue can be found here.
7-24-2019
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. A CC article on the issue can be found here.
Fiscal Responsibility and Good Governance
5-8-2013
(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.
11-18-2013
(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.(CC Article December 17th 2013)
11-8-2017
SO2017-7866 Fiscal Ordinances: Alderman Reilly submitted an amendment to the Chicago Municipal Code specifying fiscal ordinances regarding impact statements and pending legislation. A CC article on this issue can be found here.