City of Chicago (4th Ward) — Jesse Jackson Monument Statue (Cook County)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Chicago voters

What it does
through referendum that to become a city ordinance supported by the city do hereby petition that the question, should at least a life-size statue of the likeness of Jesse Lewis Jackson Sr. sitting on a monument to be placed in the median at approximately 4946 South Drexel, Chicago Illinois be a public policy to place on the ballot and submitted to the voters of the fourth (4th) ward for their approval or disapproval by referendum at the General Election to be held on November 3rd 2026. This initiative is to become realized by November 2027. This proposal should give homage to a great American Patriot and a token symbol of America's appreciation.
A YES vote means
Supports placing at least a life-size statue of Jesse Lewis Jackson Sr. on a monument in the median near 4946 South Drexel, to be realized by November 2027.
A NO vote means
Does not support placing this statue of Jesse Lewis Jackson Sr. near 4946 South Drexel.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Chicago (4th Ward) mean?
Supports placing at least a life-size statue of Jesse Lewis Jackson Sr. on a monument in the median near 4946 South Drexel, to be realized by November 2027.
What does a NO vote on City of Chicago (4th Ward) mean?
Does not support placing this statue of Jesse Lewis Jackson Sr. near 4946 South Drexel.
How many votes does City of Chicago (4th Ward) need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on City of Chicago (4th Ward)?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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