Mayor Johnson says public desire to ramp up taxes on big corporations affirmed by survey resultsMayor Brandon Johnson released a “budget engagement report” that he believes strengthens his hand in the political battle for a pre-election budget with an already emboldened City Council. According to the report, 88% of those surveyed want the city to raise taxes on large corporations.Chicago Sun-Times10d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for taxes on big corporationsMayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday again argued large corporations must pay more taxes to help Chicago balance its books.Chicago Tribune10d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Arts group seeks $15 million boost in cultural grants from cityIn an open letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, Arts Alliance lllinois says that even in a tough budget cycle, “The arts should be a key part of Chicago’s FY2027 economic strategy.”Chicago Sun-Times24d agoWhole story →CultureBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Corporate fund’s structural deficit - not Brandon Johnson - to blame for city's financial woesStructural fiscal problems can only be redressed through long-term, structural reforms, which are politically difficult to champion.Chicago Sun-Times24d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Aldermen warn Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson against head taxA majority of City Council members came out Monday in opposition to Mayor Brandon Johnson taking another go at a corporate employee head tax in the upcoming 2027 budget.Chicago Tribune26d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Aldermen warn Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson against head taxA majority of City Council members came out Monday in opposition to Mayor Brandon Johnson taking another go at a corporate employee head tax in the upcoming 2027 budget.Chicago Tribune26d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to release 2027 budget with new taxesThe address comes five months ahead of the next Chicago mayoral election, with Johnson running for a second term amid a crowded field of candidates.NBC 5 Chicago3d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes debt issuance rule backed by aldermenMayor Brandon Johnson issued a veto late Friday to an ordinance passed by aldermen to require more City Council support before City Hall issues debt.Chicago Tribune9d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago debt issuance veto
Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches renters' rights compromiseMayor Brandon Johnson is backing off a key part of his broad plan to bolster the rights of Chicago renters, but opponents say his proposal remains too extreme.Chicago Tribune1mo agoWhole story →BuildBrandon Johnsonrenters rights bill vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaignChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans.Chicago Tribune1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentBuildBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral reelection campaign
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Illegal Immigrants Are an ‘Essential Part of Who We Are’Chicago's far left Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking a page out of Zohran Mamdani's playbook and claiming that ilegal immigrants play in essential role in…The Gateway Pundit1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeBrandon Johnsonpublic charge rule lawsuit
Chicago City Council demands Brandon Johnson make 'real savings' in city budgetThe aldermen emphasized that savings must translate into actual reductions rather than accounting changes.Washington Examiner25d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget negotiations
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s budget ideas are a startThere is a lot to like in Mayor Eric Johnson’s memo about the upcoming Dallas city budget.The Dallas Morning News3mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyEric Johnsondallas city budget debate
