Chris Taliaferro
American politician
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Chris Taliaferro (born December 9, 1965) is an American politician serving as a member of the Chicago City Council representing the 29th ward since 2015. The ward includes the Austin, Montclare and Galewood areas.[1]
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Chris Taliaferro | |
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Taliaferro in 2025 | |
| 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. |
| 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 |
Aldermanic career
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]