brandon johnson

Amid a backdrop where the city is facing a mounting budget crisis that could lead to its first shutdown in history if a new spending plan is not approved by the end of the year, Johnson recently held a news conference touting Mapp’s formal installation as program director. #re-entry

“The future begins today as we bring our vision for Chicago’s first and only casino one step closer to reality,” said Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation. #construction

Chicago is a sanctuary city where federal immigration laws are not enforced, a policy Johnson said will remain despite some public support for repealing that status. #chicago #sanctuarycity #migrants

Chicago has seen more than 35,000 non-citizen arrivals over the past year and a half from the southern border. #migrant

Johnson has refused to condemn the rioters and said the young people were acting out of desperation. #violence

"I look forward to working closely with newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to promote community-oriented policing strategies that emphasizes public safety and responsible law enforcement while engaging local citizens." #chicago

Pritzker said he discussed with Johnson future plans for the city and the state. #chicago

“...we do not view Mr. Vallas as a Republican and have issued criticism on several aspects of his proposals.” #chicago #gop

“Austin is where I live, and a community that I represent, but it’s also an area that has long endured the impact of generations of disinvestment. Schools have been closed, along with mental health centers, grocery stores and pharmacies, and in that wake is the constant threat of gun violence. " #BrandonJohnson

“Gun violence is not acceptable anywhere, and can never be accepted as normal. We cannot accept children growing up without parents, lost to gun violence. We cannot accept a world where parents lose their children to senseless shootings,” said Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar.