'There is a tremendous demand there. So when people speak ill of our young people, that's why I defend them because they want opportunities.'
He said it was a top priority on the campaign trail, and about six weeks into office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is officially unveiling the city's youth summer jobs plan.
Chaotic, late-night, so-called"teen takeovers" have renewed concerns about violence this summer. And Mayor Brandon Johnson has long said employment is the answer. The city says in 2023, One Summer Chicago anticipates employing close to 24,000 young people across the city. "There are processes that need to be followed rules that need to be followed. So I expect to see ongoing growth and then we're going to try to look and see what we can to revamp those system and processes," said Jen Johnson.
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