Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been pushing his progressive agenda through the City Council since he entered the office in May, addressing several hot-button issues that have drawn scrutiny.
During his mayoral campaign, Johnson pitched comprehensive reform in several areas, including rising crime and declining education — two policy areas Democrats face criticism for across the country. Chicago, in particular, is suffering from a rise in juvenile crime and homelessness due to a variety of factors, including a heavy immigration influx from the southern border.On Wednesday, the City Council approved resolutions to hold hearings on mental health responses and homelessness.
Johnson has also handpicked members for the school board that align with Johnson's campaign platform to restructure the education system. Perhaps the most controversial move in Johnson's tenure so far has been decisions related to illegal immigration in Chicago. In May, the City Council voted to allocate $51 million of the city's budget surplus to create housing for immigrants and asylum-seekers bused to the Windy City from Texas. Republicans have staunchly argued that the remaining budget should not be spent on immigrant housing.
The police unions believed that Johnson would be a carbon copy of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who saw more than 1,000 officers leave the force under her tenure.
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