Brian K. Hopkins (born November 8, 1961) is a Democratic Alderman of Chicago, representing the 2nd ward.

[1] Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as Chief of Staff to Cook County Commissioner John P.

[2] 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.

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.