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Brandon Johnson (born March 27, 1976) is an American educator and politician who has served as the 57th Mayor of Chicago since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnson previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023, representing the 1st district.
Jun 9, 2024 · Mr Johnson has defied the worst fears his opponents stoked. “We’re going to see an exodus like we’ve never seen before,” imagined John Catanzara, the boss of the police union, last year.
5 days ago · CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson was unequivocal in his backing of President Joe Biden following the embattled incumbent’s latest move to defy internal party pressure to step down as the nominee. Johnson released a long letter vigorously pledging his support for Biden after a Tuesday evening call between the president and 200 Democratic mayors. With the Democratic National Convention coming to ...
Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO — In the final days of the mayoral campaign in Chicago, Brandon Johnson drew more than 4,000 people to a jubilant rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders, who endorsed him.
Apr 5, 2023 · CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and teachers’ union organizer who called for a vast expansion of social programs in Chicago, as well as new taxes, was elected mayor of the...
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.
5 days ago · After a deadly July Fourth weekend, Mayor Brandon Johnson is upping the city's efforts on violence intervention. Why it matters: More than 100 people were shot and at least 19 were killed during the long holiday weekend. Driving the news: Johnson says he's asked the federal government for resources, and he's launching a program that teaches conflict resolution and offers mentoring to young people. On Wednesday, local business leaders and philanthropists announced they had raised $100 million ...
Apr 4, 2023 · CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and teachers’ union organizer who called for a vast expansion of social programs in Chicago, as well as new taxes, was elected mayor of the...
May 15, 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...
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...
