The ups and downs of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s roller coaster first year – Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times“There are frustrating moments that I do have where you … just wish you could address everything at the same time,” Johnson said. “That’s just unfortunately not where we are — just because the damage has been so severe and it has been so widespread,” especially in “historically marginalized” communities.
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Veterano
1 year ago

The “ups” ended on election day,

Ex Illini
1 year ago

It sure is tough, especially when the job is big and the one in charge is grossly unprepared and completely incompetent.

Tom Paine's Ghost
1 year ago

Correct headline is: “The downs of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s disastrous first year – Chicago Sun-Times” There Sun Times. I fixed if for you. You’re welcome.

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