Brian K. Hopkins
Brian Hopkins | |
|---|---|
 Hopkins in 2015 | |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 2nd ward | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Fioretti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1961 Fort Huachuca, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colleen |
| Education | University of Illinois, Springfield (BA) |
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, 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]
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]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Brian Hopkins | 2,889 | 28.98 | |
| Nonpartisan | Alyx Pattison | 2,404 | 24.11 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bita Buenrostro | 1,411 | 14.15 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stephen Niketopoulos | 1,232 | 12.36 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stacey Pfingsten | 1,170 | 11.74 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cornell Wilson | 863 | 8.66 | |
| Total votes | 9,969 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Brian Hopkins | 7,597 | 56.63 | |
| Nonpartisan | Alyx Pattison | 5,819 | 43,37 | |
| Total votes | 13,416 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Brian Hopkins (incumbent) | 10,977 | 99.96 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mollie May Brady (write-in) | 3 | 0.03 | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Benedict Mayers (write-in) | 1 | 0.01 | |
| Total votes | 10,981 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Brian Hopkins (incumbent) | 11,200 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 11,200 | 100 | ||
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Legistar Profile – Brian Hopkins". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "TABULATED STATEMENT OF THE RETURNS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS FOR THE FEBRUARY 24, 2015 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN ALL OF THE WARDS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "TABULATED STATEMENT OF THE RETURNS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS FOR THE MUNICIPAL RUNOFF ELECTION HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN ALL THE WARDS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY ALDERPERSON ELECTIONS HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN WARDS 2, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 29, 31, 36, 37, 41, 43, 45, AND 46 IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO ON APRIL 7, 2015" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "TABULATED STATEMENT OF THE RETURNS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS FOR THE FEBRUARY 26, 2019 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN ALL OF THE WARDS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "TABULATED STATEMENT OF THE RETURNS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS FOR THE FEBRUARY 28, 2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN EACH OF THE PRECINCTS IN ALL OF THE WARDS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
