Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development
City Council Meeting
September 20, 2018
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Chicago is on the list of 20 finalist cities being considered by Amazon for its "HQ2" site, and;
WHEREAS, Amazon has made several promises to those cities being considered as it relates to its ability to bring jobs to the locales, including a promise that Amazon will provide 40,000-50,000 jobs to its HQ2 city, and;
WHEREAS, bringing a company of the size and influence as Amazon's stands to have a significant impact on many aspects of the lives of Chicagoans, including the economy, infrastructure and housing, and;
WHEREAS, Amazon has stated its intention to announce its location at the end ofthe calendar year,
Alderman, 32nd Ward
Alderman, 45th Ward
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that hearings be held before the Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development to address the impact and potential that would accompany Amazon upon making Chicago its secondary headquarters.