Chris Taliaferro
Chris Taliaferro | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 29th ward | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Deborah L. Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1965 Smithfield, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melissa |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Lewis University (BA) John Marshall Law School, Chicago (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Chris Taliaferro is a Democratic Alderman representing the 29th ward of the city of Chicago. The 29th ward includes the Austin, Montclare and Galewood areas.[1]
Aldermanic career
[edit]Taliaferro was elected alderman in 2015, unseating incumbent Deborah L. Graham. He was reelected in 2019.
He is a member of the following committees; Human Relations, Committees, Rules and Ethics, License and Consumer Protection, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, Public Safety and Transportation and Public Way.[2] He is a member of the Chicago City Council's Progressive Reform Caucus, its Veterans Caucus and its Black Caucus.[3][4]
In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Taliaferro endorsed Toni Preckwinkle.[5] Taliaferro has been considered a City Council ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot during her time as mayor.[6]
In June 2022, Taliaferro lost a primary election for a Cook County judgeship.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Pollard, David (2015-04-07). "Chris Taliaferro elected as Galewood, Austin alderman". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
- ^ "Legistar Profile – Chris Taliaferro". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ Cox, Ted (2015-04-08). "Progressive Aldermen Getting Reinforcements on City Council". DNAinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-16. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
- ^ Ahern, Mary (2015-10-05). "City Council Black Caucus Calls for Chicago's Top Cop to Be Fired". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
- ^ "List of Endorsements in the Race for Chicago Mayor". NBC Chicago. 18 March 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Liederman, Mack (23 January 2023). "Ald. Chris Taliaferro Faces 2 Community Activists In 29th Ward Race On West Side". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
External links
[edit]- 29th Ward Constituent Services Website Archived 2016-03-30 at the Wayback Machine
- 1965 births
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century Illinois politicians
- African-American city council members in Illinois
- Chicago City Council members
- Illinois Democrats
- Lewis University alumni
- Living people
- People from Smithfield, Virginia
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law alumni