Mayor Brandon Johnson outlined his vision for Chicago that would bridge the divisions separating residents. “I like to call it the soul of Chicago.”
which would to hike taxes on the sales of properties worth $1 million or more in an effort to fight homelessness in Chicago.
Johnson said he would work to bridge the divisions separating Chicagoans, adding that he would highlight what those who love Chicago have in common, while working to make Chicago a safer place for everyone. Johnson said the city must raise revenue and invest in people “without breaking the backs of working people with fines, fees and property taxes.”
Chicago's South and West side neighborhoods “have still not tasted the fruits” of the investments they deserve, Johnson said, adding that Chicago must offer its children a “world-class education” at fully funded schools. “This is your day, too, and you deserve recognition, and I’ma turn around and clap for ‘em,” Johnson said.
Monday’s ceremony marked the first time in 54 years that Ed Burke was not sworn in as alderperson of the 14th Ward. The indicted now-former alderperson did not run for re-election and was replaced by Ald. Jeylu Gutiérrez, 35, one of 12 alderpeople in their 30s.
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