CHICAGO (WLS) -- The field of nine mayoral candidates has now narrowed to two as Paul Vallas will face Brandon Johnson in a runoff election in April. Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not see a second ...Oct 3, 2023 · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confronted top White House officials late Sunday, demanding they take fast and concrete steps to address a migrant crisis they believe ...02:38. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has refused to disclose where millions of taxpayer dollars intended to house the city’s growing migrant population are …The ShotSpotter gunshot detection system has worn a bullseye among progressives in Chicago for years. Now, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will make good on a campaign promise to get rid of the ...Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday to reiterate a call for the federal government to expedite work permits for asylum-seekers in Chicago, adding urgency to his ...Apr 1, 2023 · Brandon Johnson was in his element at Kenwood Academy high school. The bespectacled former social studies teacher and candidate for Chicago mayor sat at a table next to his opponent, former ...Chicago voters rejected an increase to the city’s transfer tax on high-value properties in a Tuesday referendum, The Associated Press said, leaving unfulfilled a …CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday delivered an impassioned defense of ally Ald. Bryon Sigcho-Lopez’s appearance last week in front of a scorched American flag and dismissed calls by ...Brandon Johnson (born March 27, 1976) [1] is an American educator and politician. He is the Mayor of Chicago since 2023. He won the 2023 election. [2] [3] [4] He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023. Johnson beat incumbent Commissioner …Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO — Chicagoans voted in Brandon Johnson to lead the city during Tuesday’s election. Johnson collected 288,647 votes — or 51.42 percent — to claim victory over Paul Vallas, who had 270,775 votes, or 48.58 percent, according to Wednesday morning’s unofficial results. The Ballot - A Block Club Chicago Podcast | EP21. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was out Wednesday thanking voters and talking about his agenda and priorities for the city. With 99% of precincts reporting, Johnson has 51% of the ...CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Lissette Casta ñ eda to serve as Department of Housing (DOH) commissioner and Jose Tirado to serve as the executive director of the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC). Lissette Casta ñ eda …CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and teachers’ union organizer who called for a vast expansion of social programs in Chicago, as well as new …Jan 20, 2024 · Two Chicago journalists reported that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has become so "stressed out" that he was hospitalized for panic attacks. John Kass and Anita Padilla broke the news on WGN-AM's Chicago Way Podcast on January 16, saying that Johnson needed medical help due to increasing stress. Jun 15, 2023 · As mayor, Johnson has faced multiple violent weekends, including a Memorial Day weekend in which 11 were killed, and more than 30 others were shot. According to Chicago Police Department CompStat numbers , aggravated batteries are up 17%, burglaries are up 12% and car thefts are up 153% in the last month compared to the …The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to ensuring veterans have access to 100% of their earned benefits through our collaborative partnerships across federal, state, and local levels,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “I extend heartfelt gratitude to all who have served, with a special recognition for our Vietnam veterans.Brandon Johnson, a Cook County commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer, will be the next mayor of Chicago. Johnson narrowly defeated opponent Paul Vallas in a run-off election on Tuesday ...CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and teachers’ union organizer who called for a vast expansion of social programs in Chicago, as well as new …On 4 April, Chicago voters narrowly elected Brandon Johnson to be their new mayor, the former Cook county commissioner who campaigned on offering …Brandon Johnson joins picket line at Chicago State University Tall tasks await Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson in Chicago and Springfield. His choice to lead the transition team, Jessica Angus of SEIU ...Feb 15, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to cancel the ShotSpotter contract but extend it until Sept. 22 says a lot about his political leadership — or lack of it. If Johnson was so determined to ... Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected as Chicago’s next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the heavily blue city grapples with high crime and financial challenges. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close ... 3 days ago · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson listens during a City Council meeting to discuss a resolution that would call for a cease-fire in Gaza, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Chicago. Chicago’s City Council narrowly approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a permanent cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas with Johnson casting the …Oct 27, 2022 · Stacy Davis Gates, center, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, stands among the supporters of Brandon Johnson as he announces his candidacy for the mayor at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022. May 15, 2023 · CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson’s journey from long-shot candidate to Chicago’s 57th mayor culminated in his swearing-in on Monday in a celebratory ceremony on the city’s West Side. Brandon Johnson takes office, says ‘a brand new Chicago is in front of us’ Johnson was sworn in Monday as the 57th mayor with his wife, Stacie, and their three children, Owen, Ethan and ...Feb 21, 2024 · CHICAGO — A planned $1.25 billion bond issuance announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson today would restructure the City of Chicago's approach to equitable neighborhood development and distance itself from the challenges of the primary public finance tool of previous administrations. "These bond proceeds will provide the City with …5 days ago · Born March 27, 1976 in Elgin, Illinois. Graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Youth Development Programming and Management, 2004. Graduated from Aurora University with a master’s degree in Teaching, 2007. Cook County Commissioner, 1st District, 2018-2023. Organizer, Chicago Teachers Union Local 1, 2011-. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will hold a news briefing regarding Friday’s snowstorm with city officials. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. Watch live below: interactiv…Brandon Johnson. was elected mayor of Chicago. Last updated: Nov. 26, 2023, 6:56 a.m. PST. In a race that pitted Democrat against Democrat, Brandon Johnson, a former public school teacher and ...Chicago’s Austin neighborhood is downright buzzing after Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson was projected the mayor-elect of the city on Tuesday night by the Associated Press and NBC News ...Mar 21, 2024 · When Mayor Brandon Johnson chose City Hall lifer Rich Guidice to serve as his chief of staff, it sent a reassuring message to the business community and everybody else wary of the most progressive ...Mayor's Press Office 312.744.3334. Download this Press Release. CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Mary Richardson-Lowry will serve as the City of Chicago’s Corporation Counsel. As the lead attorney for the City of Chicago, Richardson-Lowry will provide legal counsel and representation …Two Chicago journalists reported that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has become so "stressed out" that he was hospitalized for panic attacks. John Kass and Anita Padilla broke the news on WGN-AM's Chicago Way Podcast on January 16, saying that Johnson needed medical help due to increasing stress.May 11, 2023 · Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Thursday announced key appointments of senior staff positions for his incoming administration, including S. Mayumi “Umi” Grigsby, Esq. as Chief of Policy, Annette C.M. Guzman as Budget Director, Jill Jaworski as Chief Financial Officer, and Jennifer "Jen" Johnson as Deputy Mayor of Education, Youth, and …May 15, 2023 · Brandon Johnson will be sworn in as Chicago’s 57th mayor on Monday, kicking off a new era at City Hall that he promises will be the city’s most progressive and transformative administration ... Jan 18, 2024 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has extended the 60-day deadline for migrants to leave shelters to Feb. 1. His administration on Wednesday also defended how it handled complaints of unsanitary ...Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected as Chicago’s next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the heavily blue city grapples with high crime and financial challenges. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close ... Mayor Brandon Johnson, MOVA and 2FM Announce Restoration of Chicago's Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Mar 25, 2024. Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces the Return of Five Chicago Park District …. Nov 2, 2023 · Mayor Brandon Johnson visited the White House Thursday morning to sound the alarm on Chicago’s migrant crisis and ask for additional federal funding. The mayor sat down with Biden chief of st…Apr 21, 2023 · Johnson, a Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Public Schools teacher who defeated Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff, will be sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor on May 15. A time and place for the ...CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson today has announced six new appointees to the Chicago Board of Education. The appointments are new Board President Jianan Shi, and Board members Mariela Estrada, Mary Fahey Hughes, Rudy Lozano, Michelle Morales, and Tanya Woods. Today’s appointees join current Board member Elizabeth Todd-Breland, who …Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is losing control of his city, and he is losing his grasp of reality along with it.. In order to defend his job performance, Johnson has embraced the time-honored ...CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for concession operations for the Chicago Riverwalk. The goal of this RFP is to receive proposals from qualified teams who can operate food and beverage, retail, recreational, entertainment, cultural, and educational facilities along Chicago’s ...Brandon Johnson has defeated Paul Vallas to become the next mayor of Chicago, the Associated Press has declared. In an extremely close race, Johnson, a …Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions from the news media at City Hall in 2023. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file When Chicago elects its mayors, there …City of ChicagoJan 21, 2023 · A Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District initially elected in 2018, Johnson launched his campaign for the mayor's seat in late October, already receiving the backing of the Chicago Teachers ...May 16, 2023 · Chicago now has a new mayor. Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the city’s 57th mayor Monday, kicking off what he has promised will be four years of reform, progress and history making, amid ...Apr 5, 2023 · Brandon Johnson, a Cook County commissioner and teachers’ union organizer who called for a vast expansion of social programs in Chicago, was elected mayor, according to The Associated Press ... Jun 21, 2023 · The seat on the Cook County Board that Brandon Johnson vacated to take over the mayor’s office in Chicago was filled late Tuesday by a union mentor who once helped the mayor put together his ...Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces the Return of Five Chicago Park District Facilities to Programming and Operations. Mayor's Press Office 312.744.3334 ... new arrivals by providing shelter in our Park District field houses at a time when this was clearly needed,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “We are grateful to the alderpersons and communities ...Nov 16, 2023 · Six months after Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inauguration, city residents are not pleased with his administration's work, earning him the lowest approval rating for a Windy City ...Aug 24, 2023 · Brandon Johnson marks first 100 days as Chicago mayor 02:54 CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson recently marked his first 100 days in office. On the campaign trail, he made some big promises. Three weeks ago, Mayor Brandon Johnson's transition committees released a 223-page transition report on 11 topics, offering a blueprint for his first term. Why it matters: Johnson has called the report the "foundation for how we will lead our city well into the future." Reality check: Few people we know have read …02:38. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has refused to disclose where millions of taxpayer dollars intended to house the city’s growing migrant population are …Jun 21, 2023 · The seat on the Cook County Board that Brandon Johnson vacated to take over the mayor’s office in Chicago was filled late Tuesday by a union mentor who once helped the mayor put together his ...Late in the afternoon, Johnson’s lead over Vallas grew to 16,108 votes. Meanwhile, data from the Chicago Board of Elections show that Johnson won City Hall on the Black vote. He won all 17 Black ...Apr 5, 2023 · Chicago’s Austin neighborhood is downright buzzing after Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson was projected the mayor-elect of the city on Tuesday night by the Associated Press and NBC News. Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected as Chicago’s next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the heavily blue city grapples with high crime and financial challenges. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close ... Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO — Rufus Burns, a 73-year-old resident of Chicago’s West Side, voted for Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor on Tuesday. But it was really more of a vote against Paul Vallas.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson followed through on his campaign promise by announcing the city won't renew the contract for the system, which critics have called ineffective and costly.2023 Mayoral Transition Report. Nearly 400 Chicagoans, representing a wealth of diverse perspectives, served on 11 transition committees that offered robust ideas and recommendations for Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration. They represent an unprecedented diversity of voices and perspectives—including …Dec 5, 2023 · Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced 27 “Neighborhood Access Program” grantees, providing $1 million in funding to 27 organizations and artists (89% on the South and West sides) to support community-based programming in their neighborhoods.Feb 22, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to borrow $1.25 billion to fund affordable housing and economic development raises big questions on how the city will spend the money — and at least one ... Jul 17, 2023 · Progressives have vowed to hold the new Chicago mayor, Brandon Johnson, to his campaign pledge that as part of crime-control efforts in the city he will break with the controversial gunshot ...Jan 21, 2023 · A Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District initially elected in 2018, Johnson launched his campaign for the mayor's seat in late October, already receiving the backing of the Chicago Teachers ...Apr 12, 2023 · Chicago mayor-elect talks combatting rising crime levels, investing in education. Brandon Johnson told GMA3 he is committed to addressing "root causes." Growing up with nine siblings, who all ... May 16, 2023 · Chicago now has a new mayor. Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the city’s 57th mayor Monday, kicking off what he has promised will be four years of reform, progress and history making, amid ...Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO — Rufus Burns, a 73-year-old resident of Chicago’s West Side, voted for Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor on Tuesday. But it was really more of a vote against Paul Vallas.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says Texas governor creating "chaos" with migrant transport 10:39. The following is a transcript of an interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Denver Mayor ...May 15, 2023 · Brandon Johnson will be sworn in as Chicago’s 57th mayor on Monday, kicking off a new era at City Hall that he promises will be the city’s most progressive and transformative administration ... May 15, 2023 · CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson’s journey from long-shot candidate to Chicago’s 57th mayor culminated in his swearing-in on Monday in a celebratory ceremony on the city’s West Side. Mar 17, 2023 · Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson says his views on funding police have not changed, but his words have. Why it matters: With almost two-thirds of Chicago voters saying public safety is the No. 1 issue this election, per WBEZ, both mayoral candidates are being pressed on past stances to reduce crime in the city. Driving the …Jan 26, 2024 · Writer. Illinois House of Representatives candidate Andre Smith has demanded a recall of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday amid an influx of migrants in the city. "Our mayor has no plan now ... CHICAGO (WLS) -- The field of nine mayoral candidates has now narrowed to two as Paul Vallas will face Brandon Johnson in a runoff election in April. Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not see a second ...CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and teachers’ union organizer who called for a vast expansion of social programs in Chicago, as well as new …Apr 16, 2023 · Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson speaks with the press after meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot at City Hall on April 6, 2023 in Chicago. A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were transported to Northwestern ...Mar 22, 2024 · Mayor Johnson spends $8.6 million on nine-month ShotSpotter deal — more than entire past year’s cost. Johnson announced last week that the city planned to shut down the gunshot detection ...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 …Jan 26, 2024 · Writer. Illinois House of Representatives candidate Andre Smith has demanded a recall of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday amid an influx of migrants in the city. "Our mayor has no plan now ... CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released his plan to deal with the city's growing migrant crisis Friday morning. The plan will have an immediate impact on anyone arriving in Chicago ...Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday to reiterate a call for the federal government to expedite work permits for asylum-seekers in Chicago, adding urgency to his ...Chicago voters rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to increase taxes on real estate transactions of $1 million or more, dealing a blow to the first-term …Mayor Johnson unveils transition team's recommendations for improving city 02:43. CHICAGO (CBS) --Members of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 11 transition committees spent about two months looking at ...Welcome to the Official Recall Mayor Brandon Johnson website. Recall Brandon Johnson is a website made by concerned Chicago residents who are FED UP with being ignored and with the complete lack of transparency from this administration. This website is designed to be informative, and provide a clear path to what needs to be done.Apr 21, 2023 · Johnson, a Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Public Schools teacher who defeated Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff, will be sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor on May 15. A time and place for the ... Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson abruptly ended a meeting this week with one of his city's most prominent newspapers after refusing to go on the record.. The Chicago Sun-Times published a blistering ... May 15, 2023 · USA TODAY. Brandon Johnson was sworn in as mayor of the nation's third-largest city Monday at a ceremony attended by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin ... The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to ensuring veterans have access to 100% of their earned benefits through our collaborative partnerships across …On 4 April, Chicago voters narrowly elected Brandon Johnson to be their new mayor, the former Cook county commissioner who campaigned on offering progressive solutions to Chicago’s mainstay ...Nov 16, 2023 · Six months after Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inauguration, city residents are not pleased with his administration's work, earning him the lowest approval rating for a Windy City ...Jan 23, 2024 · On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson convened a closed-door meeting with 25 suburban mayors to discuss the "New Arrivals" program. The meeting, originally scheduled for last Tuesday, was postponed. Jan 26, 2024 · Writer. Illinois House of Representatives candidate Andre Smith has demanded a recall of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday amid an influx of migrants in the city. "Our mayor has no plan now ... Apr 5, 2023 · Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas shake hands before a mayoral debate on March 21, 2023, in Chicago. Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2024 budget includes $100 million for violence prevention, but also $500,000 to form a Commission on Restoration and Reparations. ---1