As Brandon Johnson settled into the mayor's chair, the initial ray of hope gave way to a harsh reality check.
felt less like a victory lap and more like a collective exhale — a citywide plea for respite from the chaos and downright weirdness of Lightfoot’s reign. Who could forget heras city murders soared? But as Johnson settled into the mayor’s chair, the initial ray of hope gave way to a harsh reality check.
Chicagoans have been sizing up Johnson since he was sworn in as Chicago’s mayor one year ago. Many have made their decision about him, and at a 20% approval rating, it’s not good. Johnson won with only 18% of the Chicago vote in a runoff election few knew or even cared about. That’s hardly a mandate for his progressive policies.
The most damning indictment of Johnson’s leadership came at the end of April when the family of a fallen police officerhim from the funeral. It’s a stark reminder of the deep-seated divisions and animosity that have come to define his “defund the police” tenure.
And then there’s his new $1.25 billion affordable housing borrowing plan and the millions in interest it will cost residents. He has already begun converting office buildings on Chicago’s LaSalle Street, another Lightfoot policy plan, and building affordable housing there.
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