Under Fire, Mayor Brandon Johnson Reverses Deep Cuts to …
Nov 25, 2024 · Chicago Police Department Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday he would reverse deep cuts to the number of employees charged with implementing the federal court order requiring the Chicago Police Department to stop routinely violating residents’ constitutional rights, bowing to intense pressure from advocates for police ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ex-press head faced complaints …
Nov 26, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, walks with then-aide Ronnie Reese on May 25, 2023, at 63rd Street Beach to discuss safety planning for Memorial Day weekend. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for $300M Property Tax Hike To …
Oct 30, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson called Wednesday for a $300 million property tax hike, the largest increase since 2016, saying he had no choice but to break one of his central campaign promises in order to avoid draconian cuts to city services and thousands of layoffs.
After 50-0 defeat of his $300 million property tax hike, Mayor Brandon ...
Nov 18, 2024 · Three days after the City Council shot down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $300-million property tax increase, top mayoral aides have brokered a deal to cut the tax hike in half as negotiations continue.
Brandon Johnson vows to 'stand firm' after protesters interrupt …
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...
Brandon Johnson back to drawing board after tax hike rejected – …
Nov 12, 2024 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has a month and a half to get a new city budget passed, but he’s back to the drawing board after a $300 million property tax hike was rejected. Mary Ann Ahern has...
Chicago City Council kills Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed …
Nov 14, 2024 · The City Council on Thursday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax increase with a 50-0 vote.
Chicago mayor on the defensive following mass school board ... - ABC News
Oct 9, 2024 · CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is on the defensive after all seven members of the Chicago Board of Education announced their resignations Friday, an unprecedented moment in the city's history, in protest of a $300 million loan Johnson proposed to fund teachers' contracts and pensions.
Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
Apr 5, 2023 · Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. Tuesday's win is a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the nation’s third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches $300 million property …
Oct 30, 2024 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pitching a $17.3 billion budget that avoids layoffs but relies on a massive $300 million property tax increase to close the city’s 2025 budget gap.