State Street Commission
Special Service Area #1-2015 is under the guidance of the State Street Commission, a body of public and private officials appointed to oversee the allocation of funding within the service area. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, with aldermanic support.
Leadership
Mark Anderson, CPM (Chair)
Property Manager, Hines | Citadel Building
John Idler (Vice Chair)
President & General Manager, ABC7 Chicago – WLS Television, Inc.
Ryan Segal (Treasurer)
Vice President, Acadia Realty Trust
La Verne O. Morris (Secretary)
Resident Owner
Commissioners
Ciere Boatright
Commissioner, Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Greg Cameron
President and CEO, The Joffrey Ballet
Tom Carney
Commissioner, Chicago Department of Transportation
Kenya Merritt
Commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Cole Stallard
Commissioner, Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation
Photos by Faith Decker
State Street Commission
Meeting Minutes
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024
- Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 (LOCATION CHANGE: 55 W. Monroe, 5th Floor)
- Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (LOCATION CHANGE: Palmer House, Honore Ballroom)
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024
State Street Commission Meeting Agenda
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- SPECIAL MEETING: Monday, August 17, 2026 – VIRTUAL (CANCELED – new time, date and location TBD)
- Monday, August 24, 2026 – Special meeting – 190 N. State Street, 10th Floor
2026 Meeting Schedule & Calendar of Tasks
Updated 2026 Meeting Schedule
Special meeting
Monday, August 24, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Location:
190 N. State Street
10th Floor
About SSA #1-2015
Chicago Loop Alliance is contracted by the City of Chicago as the sole service provider for State Street Special Service Area #1-2015.
SSA #1-2015 FAQs
Your guide to how State Street’s Special Service Area works. Explore the most frequently asked questions about SSA #1-2015.
SSA #1-2015
State Street Special Service Area #1-2015 is a taxing district that funds enhanced services in Chicago’s downtown.Learn More