The LGBT Caucus of the Chicago City Council is a bloc of aldermen in the Chicago City Council that was formed in 2015, to focus on issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. As of 2025, the caucus consists of 7 members, out of the council's 50 aldermen.
History The caucus was formed by five openly gay or lesbian aldermen in June 2015. Upon its formation, the caucus' legislative priorities included "HIV care and prevention, homelessness, violence and workplace discrimination against transgender people." Following the 2023 election, the caucus grew to 9 members.
Membership
Current members The following table lists current aldermen who are members of the LGBT Caucus, as of April 2025. MemberWardJoinedRoleLamont Robinson42023ChairJessie Fuentes262023Vice ChairRaymond Lopez152015Founding MemberRossana Rodriguez-Sanchez332023Anthony Quezada352025Timmy Knudsen432022Bennett Lawson442023Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth482023Maria Hadden492019
Past members MemberWardJoinedLeftDeb Mell3320152019; lost re-electionTom Tunney4420152023; did not run for re-electionJames Cappleman4620152023; did not run for re-electionCarlos Ramirez-Rosa3520152025; resigned after appointment as Park District CEO
See also Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Chicago City Council Democratic Socialist Caucus Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus
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