Chris Taliaferro (born December 9, 1965) is an American politician serving as a member of the

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representing the 29th ward since 2015. The ward includes the

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, Montclare and Galewood areas.

Aldermanic career

Taliaferro was elected alderman in

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, unseating incumbent Deborah L. Graham. He was reelected in

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. 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. He is a member of the Chicago City Council's Progressive Reform Caucus, its Veterans Caucus and its Black Caucus. In the runoff of the

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, Taliaferro endorsed Toni Preckwinkle. Taliaferro has been considered a City Council ally of Mayor

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during her time as mayor. In June 2022, Taliaferro lost a

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for a Cook County judgeship.

References

External links

29th Ward Constituent Services Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taliaferro, Chris 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