| Chris Taliaferro | |
| Office: | Member of the Chicago City Council from the 29th ward |
| Term Start: | May 18, 2015 |
| Predecessor: | Deborah L. Graham |
| Birth Date: | 9 December 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Smithfield, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Spouse: | Melissa |
| Children: | 3 |
| Education: | Lewis University (BA) John Marshall Law School, Chicago (JD) |
| Allegiance: |  United States |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Unit: | 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines |
| Battles: | Gulf War |
Chris Taliaferro is a Democratic Alderman representing the 29th ward of the city of Chicago. The 29th ward includes the Austin, Montclare and Galewood areas.[1]
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]