OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
March 18,2020
Anna Valencia City Clerk
Room 107, City Hall Chicago, IL 60602
Dear Ms. Valencia:
I transmit herewith for filing Emergency Executive Order No. 2020-1, which I have signed this date.
Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-1
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago ("City") is a home rule municipality as described in Section 6(a), Article VII ofthe 1970 Constitution ofthe State of Illinois, and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs, including protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in late 2019, a new and highly communicable type of Coronavirus, now commonly known as COVID-19, emerged and began to spread rapidly. Despite efforts to contain COVID-19, it has continued to spread throughout Chicago and the State of Illinois, and as testing capacity increases, it is virtually certain that many more cases will be identified; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 presents an extraordinarily severe and unprecedented threat to the populace of Chicago. It is necessary and appropriate for the City to take immediate measures to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Under 2-4-110 of the Municipal Code of Chicago ("Code"), the Mayor acts as ex officio coordinator of activities in cases of emergency for the maintenance of public peace and order, and the preservation of life and property. The Mayor is further authorized to execute plans for the prevention of emergencies so far as possible and for meeting them effectively when they arise, and City departments, officers and employees are required to comply with the Mayor's orders in executing emergency plans and meeting such emergencies; and
WHEREAS, It is essential that City government be able to act swiftly and effectivel...
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