Analysts weigh in on troubles Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been facing lately
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson decided not to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez on Monday after a back-and-forth with Martinez's family— who had asked him not to attend.
After 50-0 defeat of his $300 million property tax hike, Mayor Brandon Johnson brokers a new deal
Mayoral aides and some Council members have agreed to cut the proposed increase in half as talks continue. The largest chunk of new revenue — $128 million — will come from raising the personal property lease tax on cloud computing to 11%.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to skip slain officer’s funeral after all
Mayor Brandon Johnson reversed course Saturday and announced he will not attend a slain cop’s funeral after the officer’s family told him to stay away.
'Furious' Chicago residents tear into Mayor Brandon Johnson before proposed property tax hike shot down
Chicago alderman Anthony Napolitano reacts to Windy City residents outraged over Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed massive tax hike to cover the cost of the migrant crisis.
Dem Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asked not to attend murdered cop’s funeral
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will not attend the funeral of slain Officer Enrique Martinez on Monday — honoring the family’s wishes that politicians steer clear of the service. Johnson initially planned to attend but made an about-face following backlash for failing to respect the grieving family’s request.
Chicago mayor’s $300M property tax hike faces strong headwinds as council pushes for budget cuts instead
As tensions build, the outcome could reshape Chicago’s approach to tackling its nearly $1 billion budget deficit.
Chicago Mayor Johnson's Budget Betrayal Would Raise Taxes on Small Businesses
A proposed alcohol tax hike will hit immigrant-owned liquor stores while city spending on nonessential projects remains high.
Mayor's office, City Council negotiate alternative to $300M property tax hike: Report
After the Chicago City Council unanimously rejected a $300 million dollar property tax hike, there appears to be a new solution. Higher taxes on streaming services and cloud computing would offset lowering the property tax hike.
Proposed Chicago police resource cuts could land city in court, top officials warn
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed cuts to the police department in specific areas may violate a consent decree forged ...
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Johnson expected to face questions on city budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to discuss his city budget proposal during a press briefing Tuesday morning at City Hall ...
Mayor Johnson says he will no longer attend funeral of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at family's request
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the ...
Killing extra pension payment could spare Mayor Brandon Johnson and aldermen political headaches, but cost Chicagoans later
Some at City Hall are rallying around the idea of plugging the budget hole with money set aside to keep the city’s pension ...
Brandon Johnson backs away from plans to attend slain Officer Enrique Martinez, bowing to family's wishes
Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced he will attend funeral services next week for slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique ...