Brian K. Hopkins (born November 8, 1961) is a Democratic Alderman of

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, representing the 2nd ward. The 2nd Ward includes

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, and the Gold Coast. Prior to his election to the

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, he served as Chief of Staff to

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Early life

Hopkins was born in

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while his father served in the

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. His parents were natives of Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood, and returned there shortly after his birth.

Personal life

Hopkins resides in the

neighborhood with his wife and son.

City Council

He is a member of the following committees: Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules and Ethics; Health and Environmental Protection; Human Relations; Pedestrian and Traffic Safety; and Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation. In November 2019, Hopkins was one of fifteen aldermen to oppose a $72 million property tax increase in Mayor

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's first budget that included $7 million in funding for City Colleges, $32 million in funding to retire a general obligation bond issue and $18 million in funding for libraries. However, he voted for the budget as a whole.

Electoral history

References

External links

Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hopkins, Brian K. 1961 births 21st-century Illinois politicians Chicago City Council members Illinois Democrats Living people University of Illinois at Springfield alumni