Chicago resident Andre Smith expressed his concern and outrage with a migrant aid package approved by the Chicago City Council during a meeting, Wednesday.
Chicago resident Andre Smith shares the outrage of his community over the city’s $51 million migrant aid package.approved a multi-million dollar migrant aid package, outraged Chicago residents raised their concerns and frustrations at a meeting earlier this week. " to amplify the concerns of his Chicago neighbors and offer other areas where the $51 million could be spent.
Brandon Johnson, mayor of Chicago, during an inauguration ceremony at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago on May 15, 2023.Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement that the funding is necessary and will go toward resources for migrants, including food, housing, and staffing.
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