Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson wrapped up several hours of meetings with lawmakers from Chicago and across the state Tuesday night as he prepares to address the entire general assembly.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson wrapped up several hours of meetings with lawmakers as he prepares to address the general assembly Wednesday.Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson wrapped up several hours of meetings with lawmakers from Chicago and across the state Tuesday night as he prepares to address the entire general assembly Wednesday.
Johnson met privately with numerous legislative caucuses at the AFL-CIO headquarters, with many of those in attendance saying the meetings went very well. "I think Brandon's warmth and his enthusiasm and hopefulness for the city comes across immediately when you meet him. And I think the room of legislators that was here tonight is very eager to see him succeed," said State Rep. Will Guzzardi .
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