Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Ethics reform stalled by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ally after inspector general recommendation
Mayor Brandon Johnson Thursday ripped a proposal Chicago’s top independent watchdog recommended as a way to prevent him and future mayors from impeding investigations by her office. The mayor’s criticism of the ordinance came a day after his close ally,
Critics stall final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue for infrastructure projects
Any two members of the City Council could use a parliamentary maneuver on Wednesday to delay a final vote on the mayor's plan, without having to give a reason.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s infrastructure borrowing plan stalled by City Council opponents
Aldermen used a parliamentary maneuver to stall the scheduled vote on the $830 million bond that Johnson wants to use to pay for a variety of infrastructure projects.
City Council, vote no on Mayor Johnson's $830 million bond issue
The mayor cannot afford to ignore rating agencies and taxpayers with a "scam," Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza writes. It's time for some fiscal discipline.
Mayor Brandon Johnson releases video of gift room, new rules for reporting gifts at City Hall
Every gift received by the mayor's office now must be logged within 10 days, and reported to the Chicago Board of Ethics and the City Comptroller.
City Council delays mayor’s $830M bond plan for infrastructure projects
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow $830 million for maintenance and infrastructure projects around the city was tabled Wednesday after debate on the floor of the City Council chambers. WGN's Dana Rebik reports on the bond plan and other measures that hit the floor in front of City Council today.
Mayor Johnson discusses mass exodus of senior staffers, upcoming testimony on sanctuary laws
In his first public comments since the announced departure of three city agency bosses, Johnson said, "there might be more ...
After monthlong delay, Mayor Brandon Johnson names final member of school board
Johnson is naming CPS parent Cydney Wallace to represent parts of five neighborhoods on the partly elected, partly appointed ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates push for CPS to pick up pension payment, borrow more money
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is instructing the school board to move ahead on accepting the costs of a $175 million pension payment that has been a political hot potato between City Hall and ...
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Johnson signals more City Hall shakeups coming
Without saying who, Mayor Brandon Johnson noted today there are likely to be more departures from his administration after ...
Mayor Johnson preps for sanctuary city testimony, seeks state funds for transportation and education
Mayor Brandon Johnson is preparing for his upcoming showdown with a congressional committee investigating sanctuary cities. He is also counting on state help to deal with some pressing needs in ...
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Johnson has Chicago wish list for Pritzker's budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he hopes Illinois Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal includes substantial investments in ...
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Vote on Johnson's $830M borrowing plan delayed
The mayor's borrowing plan had been criticized for its balloon repayment schedule, which would see the city pay over $2 ...
Chicago Mayor Johnson names final CPS Board of Education appointment, completing 1st hybrid board
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his final appointment to the Chicago Board of Education Tuesday, completing the city's first-ever hybrid school board.