Johnson's $300M property tax increase will be 'significantly ...
1 day ago · Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax increase will be “significantly decreased” — and replaced with a healthy mix of new revenues and reprogrammed federal stimulus ...
Protesters disrupt mayor’s address amid Chicago Board of ...
Oct 7, 2024 · While Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed a new school board on Monday, just days after all seven members resigned amid school district chaos, protesters interrupted the mayor’s...
Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
Apr 5, 2023 · Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close race over former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas, who was backed by the police union. Johnson, 47, will succeed Lori Lightfoot, the first Black woman and first openly gay person to be the city’s mayor.
Progressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor's race - NBC News
Apr 5, 2023 · Brandon Johnson will be the next mayor of Chicago, NBC News projected Tuesday, marking a stunning turn for a staunch progressive and former teacher whose campaign leaned into messages of racial...
Grading the Mayor – Chicago Magazine
Apr 8, 2024 · Brandon Johnson is the flip side: He was carried into office on a much narrower margin but has deep backing among progressives. Still, his stumbles since taking office have even his supporters...
In Chicago, a mayor with activist roots prepares for a ...
May 15, 2024 · CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson is the first to brandish his past activism and roots as an organizer. That has helped contribute to a now well-worn worry that he won’t rein in protesters during...
Brandon Johnson inaugurated as Chicago's new mayor
May 16, 2023 · Mayor Brandon Johnson finishes his speech after being sworn in during his inauguration on May 15, 2023, at the Credit Union 1 Arena on the UIC campus. After congratulating City Council members on...
New Chicago mayor pledges commitment ... - Associated Press News
May 15, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began his first term of office Monday, asking Chicagoans to set aside deep differences, confront challenges together and build “a city that works for everyone.”
Brandon Johnson: What to know about Chicago’s new mayor
Apr 24, 2023 · Brandon Johnson — the Cook County commissioner, former Chicago Teachers Union organizer and Chicago Public Schools teacher — was inaugurated Monday as Chicago’s 57th mayor.
Mayor Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor - CBS News
May 15, 2023 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson has been sworn in as the 57th mayor of the City of Chicago. Johnson took the oath of office Monday morning at the Credit Union One Arena - also known as...