City Council short-circuits Lightfoot’s plan for quick vote on ComEd franchise agreement

The ComEd Training Center at 3536 S. Iron St. in Chicago. As part of a proposed utility franchise agreement with the city, ComEd has committed to train more than 10,000 Chicagoans for clean energy jobs. (Sun-Times file)

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s push for a quick vote on a proposed 15-year franchise agreement with Commonwealth Edison was short-circuited in the City Council on Wednesday.

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) sent the complex agreement to the Rules Committee, where legislation normally goes to die.