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CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Johnson had a busy weekend as he addressed hundreds of thousands of people at the 'No Kings' protest, discussed his Protecting Chicago Budget proposal with local media, and met with residents to gather their input on the budget.
On Friday, Mayor Johnson sat down with ABC7's Craig Wall to discuss how the Protecting Chicago budget is a response to the Trump administration's policies. The budget aims to safeguard critical programs from potential cuts by raising taxes on large corporations and the ultra-rich. This would prevent the need for property taxes or a grocery tax.
Later that day, Mayor Johnson embarked on his Protecting Chicago Budget Tour, which is part of his effort to directly engage with the people of Chicago. He made stops in three different wards - 33rd, 28th, and 20th - where he met with residents and organizations that would benefit from the proposed budget.
In the 33rd ward, Mayor Johnson visited NuBar Cafe and Nighthawk Chicago where he engaged in discussions with community leaders. He also made stops in the 28th ward where he connected with members of the Garfield Park community and participated in a roundtable conversation about his budget proposal. In the 20th ward, he joined members from the Chicago Torture Justice Center for a final roundtable discussion about community-centric investments included in the budget.
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The following day, Mayor Johnson attended the 'No Kings' protest where he spoke about unity among working people. He referenced the "general strike" by enslaved African-Americans during the Civil War and encouraged attendees by saying, "If my ancestors can lead such a strike against big corporations and ultra-rich individuals, we can do it too!" A clip from his speech has gone viral on social media platforms like Instagram and X. The protest saw no arrests.
Mayor Johnson also attended the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) convention where he emphasized investing in public education at a time when federal funding for education is being cut. He called on state partners to work with the city to pass progressive revenue measures that would fully fund Chicago Public Schools and school districts across Illinois.
Overall, Mayor Johnson's weekend was filled with important discussions and engagements as he continues to work towards a budget that addresses the needs of the people of Chicago. His efforts to directly involve residents in the budget process demonstrate his commitment to creating a budget that truly serves the community.
On Friday, Mayor Johnson sat down with ABC7's Craig Wall to discuss how the Protecting Chicago budget is a response to the Trump administration's policies. The budget aims to safeguard critical programs from potential cuts by raising taxes on large corporations and the ultra-rich. This would prevent the need for property taxes or a grocery tax.
Later that day, Mayor Johnson embarked on his Protecting Chicago Budget Tour, which is part of his effort to directly engage with the people of Chicago. He made stops in three different wards - 33rd, 28th, and 20th - where he met with residents and organizations that would benefit from the proposed budget.
In the 33rd ward, Mayor Johnson visited NuBar Cafe and Nighthawk Chicago where he engaged in discussions with community leaders. He also made stops in the 28th ward where he connected with members of the Garfield Park community and participated in a roundtable conversation about his budget proposal. In the 20th ward, he joined members from the Chicago Torture Justice Center for a final roundtable discussion about community-centric investments included in the budget.
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The following day, Mayor Johnson attended the 'No Kings' protest where he spoke about unity among working people. He referenced the "general strike" by enslaved African-Americans during the Civil War and encouraged attendees by saying, "If my ancestors can lead such a strike against big corporations and ultra-rich individuals, we can do it too!" A clip from his speech has gone viral on social media platforms like Instagram and X. The protest saw no arrests.
Mayor Johnson also attended the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) convention where he emphasized investing in public education at a time when federal funding for education is being cut. He called on state partners to work with the city to pass progressive revenue measures that would fully fund Chicago Public Schools and school districts across Illinois.
Overall, Mayor Johnson's weekend was filled with important discussions and engagements as he continues to work towards a budget that addresses the needs of the people of Chicago. His efforts to directly involve residents in the budget process demonstrate his commitment to creating a budget that truly serves the community.
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