The city’s 57th mayor paid tribute to all of Chicago’s rich history, including its Native American and Haitian founders, as well as strong unions. By 05/15/2023 02:20 PM EDT Link Copied CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson’s journey from long-shot candidate to Chicago’s 57th mayor culminated in his swearing-in on Monday in a celebratory ceremony on the city’s West Side.
Johnson, 47, paid tribute to all of Chicago’s rich history, from its Native American and Haitian founders to the leaders who have been instrumental in making Chicago the labor town it is today. He also addressed the “traumatization of violence,” the need for affordable housing and improved public transportation, and the growing migrant situation that Chicago and other big cities are facing.
“There’s enough room for everyone in the city, whether you are seeking asylum” or are unhoused, he told the applauding crowd at the University of Illinois at Chicago Credit 1 Arena. “We don’t want the story of Chicago to be that we didn’t invest in all of our people.” headtopics.com
The real refrain of his speech, though, was “soul of Chicago,” which he used to address the importance of investing in underserved communities.
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Brandon Johnson to be sworn in as Chicago’s 57th Mayor on MondayJohnson will not have much time to celebrate. He’s inheriting a city in dire financial straits, and will immediately have to deal with the ongoing problem of the thousands of migrants arriving in Chicago and straining the city’s resources.
Brandon Johnson to be sworn in as Chicago mayor at inauguration ceremony MondayBrandon Johnson is set to be sworn in as Chicago’s 57th mayor Monday at UIC’s Credit Union One Arena,
Brandon Johnson to be sworn in as Chicago mayor at inauguration ceremony MondayBrandon Johnson is set to be sworn in as Chicago’s 57th mayor Monday at UIC’s Credit Union One Arena,
Brandon Johnson To Be Sworn In As Chicago’s 57th Mayor MondayInauguration day for Chicago’s 57th mayor is officially here.
Brandon Johnson to be sworn in as Chicago’s 57th mayorJohnson will not have much time to celebrate. He’s inheriting a city in dire financial straits, and will immediately have to deal with the ongoing problem of the thousands of migrants arriving in Chicago and straining the city’s resources.
Watch Live: Brandon Johnson To Be Sworn In As Chicago’s 57th Mayor MondayInauguration day for Chicago’s 57th mayor is officially here.
