Brandon Johnson back to drawing board after tax hike rejected – NBC Chicago
1 day ago · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has a month and a half to get a new city budget passed, but he’s back to the drawing board after a $300 million property tax hike was rejected.
Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for $300M Property Tax Hike To …
Oct 30, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson called Wednesday for a $300 million property tax hike, the largest increase since 2016, saying he had no choice but to break one of his central campaign promises in order to avoid draconian cuts to city services and thousands of layoffs.
Brandon Johnson vows to 'stand firm' after protesters interrupt …
Oct 7, 2024 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s press conference announcing next steps after the resignation of the city’s school board was interrupted multiple times by protesters, creating an often-tense...
Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election - NBC News
Apr 5, 2023 · Brandon Johnson will be the next mayor of Chicago, NBC News projected Tuesday, marking a stunning turn for a staunch progressive and former teacher whose campaign leaned into messages of racial...
Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected as Chicago’s next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the heavily blue city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.
Chicago City Council to vote on proposed property tax hike
1 day ago · Alders are expected to vote Thursday to reject Mayor Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax hike, aimed at closing a $1 billion gap in the city's budget.. Why it matters: The hike would boost taxes by 4.8% — raising them, for example, $318 on a $350,000 Chicago home — at a time when many have watched property taxes double over the last decade.
Brandon Johnson, union organizer and former teacher, elected Chicago …
Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected as Chicago’s next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the...
Brandon Johnson: What to know about Chicago’s new mayor
Apr 24, 2023 · Brandon Johnson — the Cook County commissioner, former Chicago Teachers Union organizer and Chicago Public Schools teacher — was inaugurated Monday as Chicago’s 57th mayor.
Brandon Johnson inaugurated as Chicago's new mayor - Chicago Tribune
May 16, 2023 · Brandon Johnson commenced his mayoral term Monday with a rousing promise to propel the “soul of Chicago” to its greatest era yet, capping off the former commissioner and longtime labor...
Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago mayor - POLITICO
May 15, 2023 · Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago mayor. The city’s 57th mayor paid tribute to all of Chicago’s rich history, including its Native American and Haitian founders, as well as strong unions.