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.
Three days after warning of City Hall housecleaning, Mayor Brandon Johnson gets out the broom
Mayor Brandon Johnson swept out Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee, COPA chief Andrea Kersten and OEMC director Jose Tirado.
George Cardenas: City Council must protect taxpayers from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest borrowing plan
Chicago’s taxpayers deserve a thorough and honest assessment of what’s at stake over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow $830 million.
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 City Council delays vote on $830 million bond plan
Opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to issue $830 million in bonds to fund various infrastructure projects stalled a final vote on Wednesday over objections to its 30-year repayment schedule.
Chicago City Council to consider 2 multimillion-dollar settlements, plan to borrow $830M
The City Council will consider two multimillion-dollar settlements and a plan to borrow $830 million for maintenance and infrastructure projects on Wednesday. The biggest concern for Chicago alders is how the city will pay the money back.
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 ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs in on a number of recent issues
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke on Tuesday on a number of issues that have made headlines in recent weeks – from his upcoming ...
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 ...
Crain's Chicago Business1d
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Crain's Chicago Business2d
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 ...
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Mayor Johnson makes first public remarks since 3 agency leaders announced their departure
Mayor Brandon Johnson has the “help wanted” sign out at City Hall in the wake of a series of high-profile departures from ...