Chris Taliaferro
Chris Taliaferro | |
|---|---|
| City of Chicago Alderman from the 29th Ward | |
| Assumed office May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Deborah L. Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Smithfield, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melissa |
| Children | Three |
| Residence | Montclare, Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Lewis University (B.A.) John Marshall Law School (J.D.) |
| Profession | Police Officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion 8th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Chris Taliaferro is a Democratic Alderman representing the 29th ward. The 29th ward includes Austin, Montclare and Galewood.[1]
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 Progressive Reform Caucus and the Chicago City Council Black Caucus.[3][4]
References
- ^ 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. 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.
