City of Chicago — Permanent Chicago Festival Space (Cook County)

What it does

Should Chicago develop a permanent festival and outdoor event space for large-scale events?

A YES vote means

Supports Chicago developing a permanent festival and outdoor event space for large-scale events.

A NO vote means

Does not support Chicago developing a permanent festival and outdoor event space.

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).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Chicago mean?

Supports Chicago developing a permanent festival and outdoor event space for large-scale events.

What does a NO vote on City of Chicago mean?

Does not support Chicago developing a permanent festival and outdoor event space.

How many votes does City of Chicago 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?

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.