Battle for Influential Zoning Committee Chair Heats up in Chicago City Hall

Battle for influential Zoning Committee chair heats up in Chicago City Hall

A showdown could be brewing at City Hall over council committee chairmanships as an alderman is already trying to force the mayor to name him to the Zoning Committee, one of the city's most influential posts.

North Side alderman pausing Chicago Zoning Committee meetings to pressure Mayor Brandon Johnson to pick chairperson – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

The decision stalls progress on potentially dozens of developments that will not be able to come before the City Council for final approval votes next month.

North Side alderman pausing Chicago Zoning Committee meetings to pressure Mayor Brandon Johnson to pick chairperson

The interim chair of the Chicago City Council’s Zoning Committee is halting its meetings to try to force Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a permanent head of the critical committee.