Chris Taliaferro vs. Emma Mitts: votes, sponsorships, and money
Chris Taliaferro (29th Ward) and Emma Mitts (37th Ward), side by side.
- They voted the same way on 94.7% of the 75 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on 4
- Co-sponsored 4 items (items with 10 or fewer sponsors)
- Share 1 committees
- Addressed each other 1 times in recorded meetings (1 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)
- Share 27 campaign donors (5% overlap)
Campaign money
| Chris Taliaferro | Emma Mitts | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash on hand | $46,046 | $58,459 |
| Raised this term | $239,905 | $210,635 |
| From registered lobbyists | $46,000 | $73,500 |
Top donors to both
| Donor | Chris Taliaferro | Emma Mitts |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | $6,750 | $6,000 |
| JB For Governor | $15,000 | $5,000 |
Where they split
| Date | Legislation | Chris Taliaferro | Emma Mitts | Money near the vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-105-030 entitling employers of occupations where… | No | Yes | - |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding… | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding… | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026… | No | Yes | - |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. "Money near the vote" is money from interests tied to that legislation in the year before it.
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