Johnson was elected mayor of Chicago in 2023. In the first round of the election, he and Paul Vallas advanced to a runoff, unseating incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot. Johnson defeated Vallas in the runoff election and was elected to serve as the 57th mayor of Chicago. [6] [7] Johnson is considered to be a political progressive. [8]

1 day ago · Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about calls to testify on sanctuary city policies 02:58. CHICAGO (CBS) -- In an exclusive one-on-one conversation Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the ...

14 hours ago · Inspector general uncovers items in Chicago mayor's "gift room" 00:49 CHICAGO (CBS) --Mayor Brandon Johnson's office improperly declined to provide public access to a room at City Hall where gifts ...

1 day ago · Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will continue to protect civil and human rights, a day after the mayor received a letter from Washington, D.C., stating, in summary, that Chicago and other ...

1 day ago · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling spoke out Tuesday on immigration enforcement in the city.. The update comes after top Trump administration officials ...

May 15, 2023 · Get information about the vaccine rollout and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about the City’s efforts to welcome new arrivals and ways to help out and get involved. Learn More. Request a letter, proclamation or official greeting from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Invite Mayor Brandon Johnson to an event.

May 15, 2024 · CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Johnson Administration today mark one year in leadership of the City of Chicago, and fulfillment of a vision to build a better, stronger, safer Chicago where every resident and every community has access to tools and resources that enable them to thrive.

Jan 10, 2025 · Mayor Brandon Johnson Reaffirms Welcoming City Ordinance. Mayor's Press Office 312.744.3334 Download this Press Release CHICAGO – The City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson ’s Administration reaffirm our commitment to the welcoming city ordinance.

Dec 10, 2024 · Elected 57th mayor of Chicago on April 4, 2023 in general election, defeating Paul Vallas. Chicago’s fourth African American mayor and second mayor from the West Side; Inauguration: May 15, 2023 Inaugural address; Biographical. Born March 27, 1976 in Elgin, Illinois

Apr 5, 2023 · Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. Tuesday's win is a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the nation’s third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.