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.
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...
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $300 million property tax ... - CBS News
Oct 30, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $300 million property tax hike in 2025, going back on a key campaign promise, as he seeks to close a massive budget shortfall of nearly...
Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election - 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...
Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
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.
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.
Brandon Johnson, union organizer and former teacher, elected Chicago …
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...
New Chicago mayor pledges commitment to ... - Associated Press News
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 inaugurated as Chicago's new mayor - Chicago Tribune
May 16, 2023 · Brandon Johnson commenced his mayoral term Monday with a rousing promise to propel the “soul of Chicago” to its greatest era yet, capping off the former commissioner and longtime labor...
Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor election; Paul Vallas …
Apr 5, 2023 · 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 Cook County commissioner and Chicago...