O
Rockford
← All officials
JS

Alderman· 2025–2029 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)

Jaime Salgado

Rockford

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
40
Total speaking time
2:10:10
Avg per meeting
3:15
Segments
2209

Want every word Salgado has said?

The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Salgado said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.

Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Mar 2026[96]

Data Center Development and Zoning Regulations

Potential significant capital investment and long-term utility demand from incoming data centers.

high↓Aug 2026[48]

Rockford Regional Tourism District Formation

Visitors spent nearly $550 million in Winnebago County in 2025; the 2% hotel guest assessment would fund marketing and event bids.

high↑May 2026[45]

Liquor and Tobacco Expansion at West State Street Gas Station

Licensing fees and retail sales tax generation for the city.

critical↑Jul 2026[40]

West Side Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalks

Costs associated with sidewalk construction and right-of-way acquisition.

high→Jun 2026[32]

Davis Park Activation and Go Rockford Contract Extension

Extends revenue sharing and hotel-tax allocations to GoRockford through 2032.

critical↑May 2026[31]

Family Peace Center Property Acquisition Grant

Cuts $500,000 off the city's cost for the Family Peace Center property, with no match required.

high↑Feb 2026[26]

Winter Maintenance and Salt Procurement

About $30,000 a year from the Street Department Operating Budget.

critical↑Mar 2026[23]

Affordable Housing and Modular Home Pilot Program

The city administers approximately $2 million in CDBG funds, $1 million in HOME funds, and $150,000 to $200,000 in ESG funds annually.

high→Aug 2026[22]

Spaces to Places Small Business Grant Program

Not specified yet; funding details would come with future resolutions.

high↑Feb 2026[22]

Human Services and Community Action Programs

Funded via existing Head Start grant allocations.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Neighborhood Safety, Crime, and Equitable Community Investment

Potential reallocation or expansion of public safety and neighborhood investment funds.

critical↓May 2026[21]

South Main Street RV Park Displacement

The City Council allocated $200,000 from casino funds for tenant relocation.

critical↑Oct 2026[20]

2027 Municipal Budget and Appropriations

Directly impacts municipal revenue and city services for the upcoming fiscal year.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Fire Station 10 Renovation and Expansion

$264,000 from 2022 budget surplus funds, no property tax hit.

high↓Sep 2026[19]

Reclaiming First Sports Facilities 10-Year Impact and Future Planning

The facilities maintain a city subsidy and reinvested a $104,000 operational surplus into capital reserves for building upkeep.

high↑Jun 2026[17]

Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Support

The program requires $340,000 annually, which will be supported by a fundraising campaign launching in late October.

critical↓Feb 2026[16]

Mobile Grocery Store Funding Initiative

The city is investing $622,000 in the mobile grocery store pilot alongside direct pantry aid.

critical↑Apr 2026[16]

Infrastructure and Roadway Corridor Improvements

Includes grant funding of over $6.1 million combined, requiring local matching funds from CIP and Motor Fuel Tax reserves.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

LIHEAP Energy Assistance and Low Income Discount Rates

Funding was previously amended through council due to application delays.

critical↑May 2026[15]

Complete Streets Revitalization Project Engineering

Over $13.2 million committed to road and corridor infrastructure projects.

Decisions during term (813)

Recorded while Salgado was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 26, 2026

Adjournment

approved3-2Oct 26, 2026

Resolution for Data Center Text Amendments and Public Hearing

approvedOct 26, 2026

Approval of vouchers

approvedOct 26, 2026

Approval of the 2027 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

approvedOct 26, 2026

DCEO Capital Improvement Grant Award

approvedOct 26, 2026

Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Anti / De-icing Liquid to SNI Solutions of Geneseo, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $30,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through May 31, 2027 with two (2) possible…

approvedOct 26, 2026

Approval of the Authorization to place for sale City-owned property located at 2326 Starr Street (PIN 11-35-327-030). 26-01273

approvedOct 26, 2026

Award of Professional Services Agreement: Architectural Design Development through Construction Administration for Renovation and Addition of Fire Station 10 to Larson & Darby Group, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $264,000.00. The…

approvedOct 26, 2026

Resolution authorizing the Central Services Manager to execute contracts for Street Lighting and Well Pumping Electric Supply with the lowest overall cost supplier for a term not-to-exceed three (3) years. 26-01272

approved11-1Oct 26, 2026

Resolution 2026-257-R — Data center zoning text amendments and ZBA public hearing

approved11-0Oct 26, 2026

Resolution 2026-258-R — IMRCBI medical respite grant, $45,000 (Rule 9 suspended)

approved11-0Oct 26, 2026

Resolution 2026-259-R — DCEO Capital Improvement Grant, $500,000 for Family Peace Center

approved5-0-1Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved4-2Oct 20, 2026

ZBA 023-26 - 1660 South Mulford Road Special Use Permit

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

ZBA 036-26 - 5920 East State Street Special Use Permit

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

ZBA 037-26 - 3509 Auburn Street Special Use Permit

approved5-0-1Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

26-LTAB-025 4106 Harrison Avenue - Brake Time

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

26-LTAB-029 4724 East State Street - W&N Food & Liquor

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

26-LTAB-030 501 and 507 15th Avenue - Mr. J's Blues & Jazz Club

Voting record (145)

125 yes10 no10 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Alderman Logemann, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

The resolution was then placed up for passage.

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Send Go Rockford Contract Extension Back to Committee

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

The resolution was ADOPTED

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

the committee report was ADOPTED

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

The resolution was ADOPTED

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

The resolution was ADOPTED

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

The resolution was ADOPTED

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

The ordinance was ADOPTED

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Establish Voting Procedure for Acting Mayor Election

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Election of Acting Mayor

Voted noAug 3, 2026

lay this item over

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Goodwill/IBEW Electrical Workers Trades Program funding (26-00663 / 26-00785)

Voted noAug 3, 2026

Spaces to Places small-business rent assistance program (26-00763)

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Adjournment

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Approval of Minutes held on May 12, 2026.

Voted noJul 20, 2026

lay this item over

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

to approve the committee report

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Frost read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Settlement Agreement with Maccabee Capital, LLC

Voted noJun 29, 2026

Alderman Tuneberg moved to amend the Funding Agreement with Angelic Organics Learning Center, Inc. d/b/a Farmers Rising for the establishment of a Mobile Grocery Store to reflect the funding as $300,0

Voted noJun 29, 2026

Alderman Tuneberg moved to lay this item over

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Approval of Comprehensive Community Solutions Funding Agreement

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the reallocation of $250,000.00 in previously approved Cannabis Recreation Tax funds and allocation of an additional $100,000.00 in 2026 Cannabis Recreation Tax funds

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,207,129.56 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on June 8, 2026.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 5 of Woodhill Subdivision for the property located at 5101 and 5115 Woodie Ranch Lane.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the 2025 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO).

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Plat No. 5 of Woodhill Subdivision

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Development Agreement with Cord Construction (1322 E. STATE STREET, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 1322 E. State Street in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Citied Foundation for Early Birds Social Work Development Program at Auburn High School in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is C

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Zion West for Youth Training and Mowing Program to better prepare individuals for future opportunities in the amount of $25,000.00. The fund

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Zion West for Youth Training and Mowing Program to better prepare individuals for future opportunities in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Rental of Traffic Control Devices (Bid No. 1125-W-131) to FCS LLC., of Rockford, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $400,000.00 (based on uni

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends denial of the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2614 and 2600 Kilburn Avenue (Somabhai Patel/

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Lift-Assist Ordinance to establish fees pursuant to state law.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Board of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205 for Police Services. The term is from July 1, 2026 through Jun

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the revisions to the City of Rockford Rules and Regulations

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the River District Association and City of Rockford Street Parklet Program.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5 - 2026 (Parking Lots) (Bid No. 426-PW-042) to Stenstrom Excavation, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $392,

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the authorization for reallocation of $200,000.00 in partnership with Rockford Area Venue and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) to reduce user costs for community events

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: CW Excavation & Hauling Package 1 (Bid No. 526-PW-043) to Veterans Vac Services, of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $58,625.00. The contract durat

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the rejection of Bid/Solicit New Bids: Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Meals (Bid No. 526-HS-047). Bids received did not meet the required nutrition specifi

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the rejection of Bid/Solicit New Bids: Coronado Performing Arts Center Interior Lighting Repairs Phase 1 (Bid No. 426-PW-041). Only one bid response was received.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Weatherization State Supplemental Grant Award in the amount of $482,759.00.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the extension of Contract: Building Code Consulting Services to Fire Safety Consultants, Inc., of Elgin, Illinois in the amount of $57,000.00 for Consulting Services a

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval of the allocation of funding in the amount of $353,502.76 for the Community Healing Center to provide trauma-informed services to youth impacted by violence in Rockford.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Supplemental Grant Award in the amou

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family & Community Services Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot Program Grant Award in the amount