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,
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue facing pushback from some aldermen
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.
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.
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.
Chicago alderman slams Johnson's $830M bond proposal as city council stalls final vote
Chicago aldermen pushed back on Wednesday and stalled a final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's planned $830 million bond proposal.
Critics stall final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue for infrastructure projects
The mayor's bond plan has sparked intense debate over its potential long-term impact on the city's finances, in particular after recent credit downgrades.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chicago mayor's office gives inside look at 'gift room' after watchdog report flagged ethical concerns
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a 20-second video showing the inside of the city's "gift room" in an attempt at ...
3 top Chicago officials stepping down, days after Mayor Johnson warned of City Hall firings
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson makes final appointment to 21-member partially-elected school board
Cydney Wallace is a mother of four and sits on the board of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs. Wallace will represent the ...
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 ...
Alderman introduces plan to punish Chicago city employees and officers for having extremist ties
The plan from Ald. Matt Martin, 47th Ward, follows growing calls for the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Brandon Johnson ...