Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Next Phase Of The Protecting Chicago Budget Tour
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CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson kicked off the next phase of his Protecting Chicago Budget tour tonight with a town hall meeting in the 40th Ward. The event, held at Amundsen High School, was the first of seven community-led events scheduled for the week leading up to the November City Council meeting.

The Protecting Chicago Budget proposal focuses on community investments and aims to address concerns about safety and youth programs. Mayor Johnson has been actively engaging with Chicagoans through open discussions and seeking feedback on his budget proposal.

"I am grateful for these opportunities to connect and speak directly with Chicagoans from every part of the City who will benefit from the investments in community safety and youth programs in our budget proposal," said Mayor Johnson. "Through these conversations we are ensuring our priorities reflect the ground-level needs and values of our residents."

The upcoming leg of the Protecting Chicago Budget tour will see Mayor Johnson appearing at seven community-led events in seven wards, with a total of eight events scheduled. These events provide residents with a unique opportunity to participate in direct dialogue with their local alderperson, Mayor Johnson, and members of his administration while gaining a better understanding of City government and the budget process.

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The remaining events for this week include:

- November 6: 4th Ward – Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 E 35th St

- November 8: 1st Ward – Goethe Elementary School, 2236 N Rockwell St

- November 9: 44th Ward – Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St

- November 10: 31st Ward – Northwest Center, 5233 W Diversey Ave

- November 12: 3rd Ward – Quinn Chapel AME, 2401 S Wabash St

- November 13: 8th Ward – S2 Grill, 8734 S Stony Island Ave

- November 18: 14th Ward – Curie Metro High School, 4959 S. Archer

These events are part of Mayor Johnson's efforts to bring Chicagoans into the budget process and hear directly from them. He believes that for too long, ordinary Chicagoans have been kept at arm's length while leaders have made deals behind closed doors and balanced budgets on the backs of working people.

The Protecting Chicago Budget tour builds on the Budget Engagement Roundtables series held in June and July by the Mayor's Office of Community Engagement (MOCE) and the Office of Budget Management (OBM). These roundtables provided an opportunity for Chicagoans to share their insights and personal experiences regarding which services matter most in their communities and their priorities for this year's budget.

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A report with the findings from these roundtables is available for those who want to learn more about the community's input. Mayor Johnson has already taken his budget proposal to several wards, including the 17th, 21st, 33rd, 28th, and 20th Wards. Through town hall meetings, community roundtable discussions, and door-to-door canvassing, he has met face-to-face with hundreds of Chicagoans to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing their families and communities.

The Mayor's commitment to engaging with residents directly reflects his belief that their voices should be heard in shaping the city's budget priorities. As he continues his Protecting Chicago Budget tour, Mayor Johnson hopes to gather more feedback from residents and ensure that their needs are reflected in the final budget proposal.

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