Mayor Brandon Johnson releases 2023 tax returns. Here’s what they say.
Mayor Brandon Johnson released his most recent tax returns to the Tribune this month, with the documents showing he is less wealthy than his predecessors and does not earn outside income. Johnson’s tax returns show his family brought in just over $176,
Mayor Brandon Johnson narrowly avoids showdown over North Side development plan
Ultimately, local Ald. Scott Waguespack backed down from his plan to call on the council to shoot down the proposed Lincoln Park residential high rise development.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's revised budget plan, $68.5 million property tax hike pass first test
It appears the mayor still does not have the votes to get the budget approved by the full City Council, and critics have accused him of trying to buy votes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson $17.3B budget and $68.5M property tax hike squeak through committees
The Finance Committee’s 14-12 vote and Budget Committee's 17-to-16 vote set the stage for the marathon budget stalemate to end Friday, averting what might have been Chicago's first budget shutdown.
Full City Council set to review Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget with $68.5M property tax increase
The mayor's proposed budget narrowly passed through a pair of City Council committees. It now includes for Chicago homeowners a $68.5 million property tax increase, down from $300 million initially proposed by the mayor.
Report: Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes adding $2.64M worth of new speed cameras to help balance city budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now trying to help balance the City of Chicago budget by installing more speed cameras throughout the city, according to a Chicago Tribune report. That was one of several ideas the mayor pitched to the City Council on Friday in an effort to reach a compromise on the city
Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget proposal comes under microscope in front of City Council committee
Chicago City Council's Finance and Budget committees are meeting right now to comb through Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget proposal.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson releases 2023 tax returns. Here’s what they say.
Mayor Brandon Johnson released his most recent tax returns to the Tribune this month, with the documents showing he is less wealthy than his predecessors and does not earn outside income. Johnson’s tax returns show his family brought in just over $176,
Chicago residents slam the 'stupidity' of Mayor Brandon Johnson's liberal policies during city council meeting
Chicago residents on Wednesday slammed Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials, accusing them of "ignoring" the constitutional rights of citizens, complaining about tax increases, and demanding more transparency on how the city is handling the migrant crisis.
City Council Finance Committee backs Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan
Mayor Brandon Johnson's revised 2025 budget plan narrowly cleared its first hurdle Tuesday morning, as a key committee backed a $234 million package of increased taxes, fines and fees, including a $68.
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Über, Netflix, shopping bags: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $234M tax hikes explained
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget includes $233.9 million in tax hikes including rideshare prices and streaming ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson says texts with CTU chief don’t mean he was aware of allegations against staffer
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday maintained that he was in the dark about his former communications director’s alleged ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Proposes Reduced Property Tax Hike, Cuts to Income Program Amid Chicago Budget Crisis
Mayor Johnson proposes a reduced $68.5 million property tax hike and cuts to programs to address Chicago's budget shortfall.
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Johnson's office faces controversy after reports reveal that top political advisor voted in Texas
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office is facing new controversy after reports revealed that his top political advisor, Jason Lee, ...
Editorial: Head-spinning Brandon Johnson staff issues call for City Hall culture reset
In recent weeks, we’ve seen three of Johnson’s most senior staff stumble in ways that bring discredit to his administration ...