Timmy Knudsen (born 1990/1991)[1] is an American politician, currently serving in the Chicago City Council as alderman for the 43rd ward.
He was appointed to the position by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and confirmed by the City Council in September 2022, following the retirement of Michele Smith.
[4][3][5] In 2019, Knudsen was part of the campaign finance team for Lori Lightfoot in the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, which she ultimately won.
[9] Knudsen launched a campaign for 43rd ward alderman in the 2023 elections and applied to fill the remainder of Smith's term.
[13] He then ran in the runoff against Sheffield Neighbors Association president Brian Comer and defeated him with 52.9% of the vote[14] Knudsen lives in Lincoln Park, and his home renovation was featured on an episode of House Hunters.