# Gregory I. Mitchell vs. Chris Taliaferro: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7th Ward) and [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **90.6%** of the 85 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [8](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-chris-taliaferro#where-they-split)
- Co-sponsored **2** items (items with 10 or fewer sponsors)
- Share **2** committees
- Addressed each other **5** times in recorded meetings (0 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)

**Chart:** [Gregory I. Mitchell vs. Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-chris-taliaferro/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-chris-taliaferro/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-chris-taliaferro/embed)

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

## Campaign money

|  | [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/gregory-i-mitchell) | [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/chris-taliaferro) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $178,496 | $46,046 |
| Raised this term | $92,504 | $239,905 |
| From registered lobbyists | $24,500 | $46,000 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Gregory I. Mitchell | Chris Taliaferro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Michael Sacks | $14,200 | $13,800 |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | $3,000 | $6,750 |
| Comcast | $4,500 | $6,000 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Gregory I. Mitchell | Chris Taliaferro | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015584-title-2-e-5-adding-new) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-105-030 entitling employers of occupations where…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0017549-entitling-employers-occupations-where-gratuities-customary) | Yes | No | - |
| Jan 21, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021018-adding-new-regarding-cannabinoid-hemp-product) | Yes | No | - |
| Dec 20, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021100-titles-2-4-6-7-8) | Yes | No | - |
| Dec 19, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8) | Yes | No | - |
| Jun 18, 2025 | [Mass Gatherings and Curfew](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016732-regarding-declaration-curfew-mass-gatherings-custody) | Yes | No | - |
| Jan 31, 2024 | [Expression of support for United Nations Resolution 377 known as "Uniting for Peace"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2023-0006422-expression-support-united-nations-resolution-377) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 9, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding) | No | Yes | Gregory I. Mitchell $1,500; Chris Taliaferro $1,500 |

> 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.

See also [closest allies](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/closest-allies) and the [Council network](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network).

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