As Alderman of the 13th ward, Olivo co-founded the Graffiti Removal Program designed to combat crime, and the Real Estate Anti-Solicitation Program to protect the value of homes.

Olivo serves on seven committees: Aviation; Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules, and Ethics; Finance; License and Consumer Protection; Traffic Control and Safety, and Zoning.

Olivo was the only alderman to report receiving gifts valued at more than $500 in 2006 on their required annual ethics disclosures.

[1] Olivo co-sponsored a proposed amendment (PO2007-7206) to the Municipal Code of Chicago prohibiting the sale or possession of live chickens in residential districts in Chicago, which was introduced to the Chicago City Council and referred to the City Council's Committee on Health on September 27, 2007.

[3] Olivo served as a member of the Secretary of State's Motor Vehicle Review Board, a paid position on a board that mediates disputes between car dealers and manufacturers.