Dowell is a member of the City Council's Housing and Real Estate, Transportation and the Public Way, Landmarks, Rules and Health committees.

"[4] Dowell also stated that: "This legislation goes a long way to keep our neighborhoods vibrant and soften the negative impact the housing foreclosure process has had on the city.

Upon receiving the award Dowell stated: "I am thankful for the IVI-IPO recognition of my work in the City Council and my commitment to good government and participatory democracy.

[8] On May 17, three days prior to her inauguration, Lori Lightfoot announced that she would be naming Dowell to be the City Council's budget chairman.

However, she has dissented from the mayor on occasion, such as by casting the only vote on the City Council against the creation of a tax increment financing district to fund an extension of the CTA Red Line to 130th Street.