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17 members, 0.1 to 8.7 minutes a meeting

13 of the 17 members we compare could rank first; the data can’t order them.
At least 87% of members’ talk time here is identified
87% identified80% for a full comparison
Runs the meetings
Brian HopkinsWard 2 · Chair · runs the meetings12.9min of talk time a meetingRuns the meetings, so not comparedVoice identified at 9 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking12.9 min of talk time a meetingRuns the meetings, so not compared.6 questions asked
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Committee on Public SafetyMar 3, 2026 · 1:03:38
When is your, uh, program— when is your program air on WGN Radio? When does your show air?”
Members · listed by seat
Desmon C. YancyWard 5 · Vice chair0.3min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 2 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking0.3 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.0 to 0.9 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.3 questions asked
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Peter ChicoWard 10 · Member2.4min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 6 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking2.4 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.9 to 4.6 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.15 questions asked
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Committee on Public SafetyMay 12, 2026 · 48:49
So the RFI process lasted from September 2024 through February 2025, roughly 5 or 6 months. What was the ultimate outcome of the RFI process?”
Committee on Public SafetyJun 9, 2026 · 3:54:34
It’s a matter of common sense. The situation I just laid out, when nobody calls, they heard— they acknowledge they heard shots fired. And they don’t call, and hours and hours later they leave their home and see a body. That’s just common sense. I mean, anybody could see that we need gunshot detection for these situations.”
Jeylu B. GutierrezWard 14 · Member0.9min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 2 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking0.9 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.0 to 2.3 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.2 questions asked
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Raymond LopezWard 15 · Member8.7min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 7 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking8.7 min of talk time a meeting90% range 4.2 to 14.0 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.31 questions asked
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Committee on Public SafetyOct 8, 2026 · 1:03:44
So CPD is able to tell us and report out how many calls for domestic violence have been placed every year?”
Derrick G. CurtisWard 18 · Member1.4min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 5 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.4 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.7 to 2.3 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.2 questions asked
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Silvana TabaresWard 23 · Member3.3min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 5 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking3.3 min of talk time a meeting90% range 1.4 to 5.7 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.2 questions asked
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Byron Sigcho-LopezWard 25 · Member1.0min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 4 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.0 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.3 to 2.1 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.5 questions asked
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Jessica FuentesWard 26 · Member1.2min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 4 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.2 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.4 to 2.4 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.5 questions asked
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ICE and immigration enforcementJun 9, 2026 · 2:12:01
While you’re here, your, your office has refused to bring charges to ICE agents who have shot, killed, and assaulted individuals in Cook County, claiming that law enforcement must first investigate and then refer those cases to your office.”
Chris TaliaferroWard 29 · Member1.3min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 3 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.3 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.1 to 2.9 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.6 questions asked
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Committee on Public SafetyFeb 3, 2026 · 1:22:19
…with regard to those that you and your department work with, do you know what your recidivism rate is?”
Nicholas SposatoWard 38 · Member1.2min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 4 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.2 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.2 to 2.6 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.5 questions asked
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Andre Vasquez, Jr.Ward 40 · Member2.8min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 7 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking2.8 min of talk time a meeting90% range 1.7 to 4.0 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.15 questions asked
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Timmy KnudsenWard 43 · Member0.1min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 2 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking0.1 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.0 to 0.5 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.0 questions asked
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James M. GardinerWard 45 · Member1.2min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 3 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.2 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.1 to 3.1 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.9 questions asked
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Committee on Public SafetyMar 3, 2026 · 2:15:03
…have you or your community noticed aggravated assaults or violent crime being conducted while items to conceal are being worn?”
Committee on Public SafetyJan 7, 2026 · 1:04:37
…we know what, what the numbers were for CPD staffing that night compared to, say, an average weekend?”
Matthew J. MartinWard 47 · Member1.8min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 3 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking1.8 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.4 to 3.5 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.10 questions asked
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Committee on Public SafetyJul 9, 2026 · 1:41:00
…you anticipate that the county would be better served than the city to lead on both the, um, the, I guess, design of that system as well as the funding of any work associated with it?”
Committee on Public SafetyMar 3, 2026 · 1:18:17
…we seeing situations where we have a repeat offender who has been fined, uh, say, more than $1,000, and it seems that that is not having the desired deterrent effect?”
Leni Manaa-HoppenworthWard 48 · Member2.0min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 6 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking2.0 min of talk time a meeting90% range 1.1 to 3.1 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.11 questions asked
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Committee on Public SafetyNov 10, 2025 · 1:18:08
Do you have plans to create— you, you talked about transparency— do you have plans to create a, a public website or dashboard or something that you can show your work on the kind of data that you’re collecting to move us forward?”
Maria E. HaddenWard 49 · Member0.7min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 2 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking0.7 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.0 to 1.7 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.3 questions asked
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Debra SilversteinWard 50 · Member0.3min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 17 members comparedVoice identified at 3 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking0.3 min of talk time a meeting90% range 0.1 to 0.7 minutes, over 9 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.0 questions asked
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“Voice identified” counts the meetings where we could attribute a member’s voice. A meeting missing there means we couldn’t attribute it, not that they were absent.