Chicago City Council LGBT Caucus
Political party
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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.[1][2][3] As of 2025, the caucus consists of 7 members, out of the council's 50 aldermen.[4]
LGBT Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Chair | Lamont Robinson |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Seats in Chicago City Council | 9 / 50
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History
The caucus was formed by five openly gay or lesbian aldermen in June 2015.[2] Upon its formation, the caucus' legislative priorities included "HIV care and prevention, homelessness, violence and workplace discrimination against transgender people."[1][3] Following the 2023 election, the caucus grew to 9 members.[5][6]
Membership
Current members
The following table lists current aldermen who are members of the LGBT Caucus, as of April 2025.[4]
| Member | Ward | Joined | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont Robinson | 4 | 2023[6] | Chair[4] |
| Jessie Fuentes | 26 | 2023[6] | Vice Chair[4] |
| Raymond Lopez | 15 | 2015[7] | Founding Member |
| Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez | 33 | 2023[6] | |
| Anthony Quezada | 35 | 2025 | |
| Timmy Knudsen | 43 | 2022[8] | |
| Bennett Lawson | 44 | 2023[6] | |
| Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | 48 | 2023[6] | |
| Maria Hadden | 49 | 2019[9][10] |
Past members
| Member | Ward | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Mell | 33 | 2015[2] | 2019; lost re-election |
| Tom Tunney | 44 | 2015[2] | 2023; did not run for re-election |
| James Cappleman | 46 | 2015[2] | 2023; did not run for re-election |
| Carlos Ramirez-Rosa | 35 | 2015[2] | 2025; resigned after appointment as Park District CEO[11] |