Brian K. Hopkins

Brian K. Hopkins (born November 8, 1961) is a Democratic Alderman of Chicago, representing the 2nd Ward. The 2nd Ward includes Streeterville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, Bucktown and the Gold Coast.[1] Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as Chief of Staff to Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley.[2]

Brian Hopkins
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 2nd ward
Assumed office
May 18, 2015
Preceded byBob Fioretti (redistricted)
Personal details
Born (1961-11-08) November 8, 1961
Fort Huachuca, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Colleen
EducationUniversity of Illinois, Springfield (BA)

Early life

Hopkins was born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona while his father served in the United States Army. His parents were natives of Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood, and returned there shortly after his birth.

Personal life

Hopkins resides in the Lincoln Park neighborhood with his wife and son.

City Council

He is a member of the following committees: Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules and Ethics; Health and Environmental Protection; Human Relations; Pedestrian and Traffic Safety; and Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation.[3]

In November 2019, Hopkins was one of fifteen aldermen to oppose a $72 million property tax increase in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first budget that included $7 million in funding for City Colleges, $32 million in funding to retire a general obligation bond issue and $18 million in funding for libraries. However, he voted for the budget as a whole.[4]

In June 2020, Hopkins came under fire for what critics called an "offensive and tone deaf" response to the protests against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. Hopkins sent an email newsletter calling for an end to looting and riots, without mention of racial injustice or police brutality. Hopkins refused to support police reform. Community organizers have called for Hopkins to be voted out in 2023, citing demands for an alderman that better represents the people of the 2nd ward. [5]

References
  1. Gardner, Kyla (2015-02-26). "What the Heck Is Up With the 2nd Ward Map?". DNAinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  2. Cox, Ted (2013-11-15). "John Daley Aide to Challenge Fioretti for 2nd Ward Council Seat". DNAinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  3. "Legistar Profile – Brian Hopkins". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  4. Spielman, Fran (26 November 2019). "City Council approves Lightfoot's $11.6 billion budget — with 11 'no' votes". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. Spielman, Fran (26 November 2019). "'Outsiders' blamed for fomenting violence in Chicago, elsewhere as Trump declares Antifa a terrorist group". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
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