Chris Taliaferro

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]

Chris Taliaferro
Taliaferro in 2025
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 29th ward
Incumbent
Assumed office May 18, 2015
Preceded by	Deborah L. Graham
Personal details
Born	(1965-12-09) December 9, 1965 (age 60) 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]