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Speed Bumps Speed bumps can be installed on either a residential street or in an alley. Speed bumps are an effective way to slow down traffic, making the street safer for all that use it. The 49th Ward office does require a petition process in order to install speed bumps. After 70% of units on the affected street sign the petition, please return it to the office. From there, we will work with the Chicago Department of Transportation in determining the feasibility of implementation and having them installed. You can download a petition for a residential street or an alley below. Street Speed Bump Petition Alley Speed Bump Petition Topes de Velocidad - Esp Para El Callejón - Esp

Leadership Councils In January 2025, the Alderwoman and staff held three orientations informing folks about the Environmental Leadership Council and Community Leadership Council that would start out in February. Throughout this year, 49th Ward residents have been meeting about once a month to engage with one another to pinpoint priorities and work on solutions to make the 49th Ward a better place. Though we are not accepting new members at this time, residents are more than welcome to engage with our council members. We will have another round of orientations where interested folks can learn more and join us in January 2026. 2025 Co-Chairs From Left to Right: Jordan Brown (CLC), Imeña Valdes (ELC), Viral Mistry (ELC), Karen Schauwecker (ELC), Sam Young (CLC), Jim Ginderske (CLC), Greg Wangerin (CLC) Committee Staffer: Gina Parra-Hughes 49th Ward Staffer: Tony Sandifer Want to learn more? Click the buttons below to learn about each of the Leadership Councils! Environmental Leadership Council Community Leadership Council

LGBTQIA+ Resources Now more than ever it is important that we support our neighbors in the LGBTQIA+ community. Click the buttons below to visit the websites of various organizations that provide support and resources for the queer community throughout the City of Chicago! Center on Halsted Center on Halsted Equality Illinois Read More Howard Brown Health NAIMI Illinois Trans Lifeline L A G B A C L A G B A C The Trevor Project Read More The Lighthouse Foundation Learn more here ! If you have any recommendations for additional resources that would be useful to add to this site, email our Community and Communications Outreach Coordinator, Ashley Parks, at ashley@49thward.org with your suggestions! Identity Document Guidance for Transgender, Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming, and Intersex People LAMBDA Legal Staying Safe and Prepared: Document and Travel Tips for Transgender, Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming, and Intersex Individuals

Meet the Team! Maria Hadden (she/her/hers) ALDERWOMAN OF THE 49TH WARD CHAIRWOMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & ENERGY Leslie Perkins (she/her/hers) CHIEF OF STAFF & POLICY DIRECTOR CONTACT FOR: Scheduling requests, media inquiries, policy information Shenicka Hohenkirk (she/her/hers) WARD DIRECTOR email: shenicka@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Scheduling requests, ward office inquiries Clarissa Steinbrecher (she/her/hers) DIRECTOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: clarissa@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries, landlord/tenant disputes, disabled parking permits, internships Tony Sandifer (he/him/his) MANAGER OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT email: tony@49thwar d.org CONTACT FOR: Community partnerships, participatory budgeting, block parties, other community events Zach Joseph (he/him/his) COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR email: zach@49thwar d.org CONTACT FOR: Zoning & development inquiries, community partnerships, newsletter items Caleb DeBerry (he/him/his) COORDINATOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: caleb@49thwar d.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries Brenna Regan (she/her/hers) COORDINATOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: brenna@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries Madeline Walbridge (she/her/hers) COORDINATOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: madeline@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries Adam "Pepe" Woznicki (he/him/his) WARD SUPERINTENDENT CONTACT FOR: Streets & Sanitation matters

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Past Development Decisions Archive Please review the below archive of past development decisions by Alderwoman Hadden. The development decisions are categorized by year. You may also search by address using the search box above. Alderwoman Hadden utilizes a participatory and transparent process for any requested zoning changes. For more information about this process, you can review our Zoning Changes procedure webpage. Second term decisions: 2025 2024 2023 First term decisions: 2022 2021 2020 2019

Current Development Propsals Click on one of the images below to learn more about the current development proposal and community decision process in the 49th Ward.

Past Development Decisions Click on one of the images below to learn more about the development proposal and decision-making process in the 49th Ward.

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