Brandon Johnson, Chicago Mayor

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has residents longing for the good old days of Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson surpassed former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in unpopularity according to a new poll.
Analysts weigh in on troubles Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been facing lately
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson decided not to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez on Monday after a back-and-forth with Martinez's family— who had asked him not to attend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to restore consent decree positions in Chicago police budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is reversing course on plans to cut back on Chicago police positions dealing with the federal consent decree.
Mayor Johnson reversing plans to slash funding for Chicago police consent decree positions in budget
As the city moves closer to its budget deadline without a balanced budget, the mayor announced Monday Chicago will maintain funding for police reform, and the city will propose a budget amendment to the City Council to fully restore all 162 consent decree vacancies within the Chicago Police Department's budget.
Chicago mayor shifts budget plan, restores jobs for consent decree compliance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Sidewalk plowing plan unfunded in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: ‘It would mean freedom’
The mayor’s team said budget challenges made funding the pilot impossible this year, frustrating advocates who say there is money to do so.
Johnson's ex-communications director faced misconduct complaints before firing
Three complaints were filed against Ronnie Reese in the year leading up to his termination, according to city personnel ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ex-press director faced sexual harassment, misogyny, racism complaints before firing
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s former communications director, Ronnie Reese, was accused of sexual harassment, misogyny, racism and ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he doesn’t tolerate behavior that got his ex-spokesman terminated but offers little else
More than a day after it was revealed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s former communications director was terminated amid allegations ...
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Former Aide to Mayor Johnson, Ronnie Reese, Fired Amid Multiple Sexual Harassment Allegations in Chicago
Article details allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Brandon Johnson's ex-aide, Ronnie Reese.
Mayor Johnson says he will no longer attend funeral of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at family's request
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes lowering property tax hike to $150 million as budget negotiations continue
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now proposing hiking Chicago property taxes by $150 million, down from his original $300 million ...
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Editorial: Brandon Johnson's $10.6 million hangover
In exchange for a mere $10.6 million in new revenue from a proposed 34% liquor tax hike, the mayor has sent a loud-and-clear ...
Chicago alders to mayor: Cut municipal spending to pre-pandemic levels
In 2020, the city budget was $11.7 billion. The Chicago budget for 2025 proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson exceeds $17 billion ...