How Brandon Johnson is starting to build bridges in the City Council – Crain’s*

Erica Bland-Durosinmi, Johnson’s transition adviser on intergovernmental affairs, said his election provided a “mandate” around three issues: "addressing mental health, addressing youth employment and addressing revenue with the city." After a wave of retirements and progressive wins across the city, City Council observers believe Johnson walks into office on May 15 with somewhere between 18 to 22 aldermen in his camp, just shy of a 26-vote majority.