ABOUT SSA#59
The City of Chicago’s Special Service Area (SSA) program is a mechanism for commercial & industrial areas to fund expanded services through a localized property tax levy. Special Service Area 59-22 (SSA 59) servicing Gage Park and Chicago Lawn was reconstituted in 2022.
SSA 59 is one of 58 SSAs throughout the City of Chicago in offering services above what the City would normally be able to provide . These services include but are not limited to graffiti removal, safety enhancements, storefront renovation rebates, and strategic planning for the 59th Street retail district.
Roughly, SSA 59 consists of the businesses on 59th Street, from Oakley Avenue to Homan Avenue. Kedzie Avenue, from 57th to 61st Streets and Western Avenue, from 57th Street to 60th Place.
Contact Cristina Toledo, Program Director at ctoledo@bync.org or call 872-281-7832 ext 118.
Programs
The SSA can use its tax money within its boundaries to do private security program, public way maintenance, business retention/attraction, and technical assistance to promote commercial and economic development.
Sidewalk Cleaning
Landscape
Servicing over 60 planters, sidewalk weeding and street parkway maintenance
Rebates
Facade, Security Cameras, Graffiti for Acid Etching and Awning
Contact
To learn more about SSA #59 programs and services, contact us at 872-281-7832.
Commissioners
SSA #59 is overseen by a group of three volunteer SSA Commissioners. These Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago and approved by the City Council. Once appointed, the Commissioners can recommend and approve the annual services, budget and Service Provider Agency.
SSA #59 Commissioners
- Julio Gomez, Chairman
- Ray Arteaga
- James Janas