Johnson was elected the mayor of Chicago in the city's 2023 mayoral election. He became the third black person to be elected mayor of Chicago. Johnson is the fourth black person to serve as the city's mayor, as Eugene Sawyer had been appointed to serve following Harold Washington's death in office but was never elected. [34]

1 day ago · CHICAGO (CBS) --Mayor Brandon Johnson will travel to Washington, D.C., next month to testify at a congressional hearing on Chicago's status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants.

2 days ago · CHICAGO – The City of Chicago is pleased to announce that yesterday the City hosted an inaugural Lakeside Chat featuring Mayor Brandon Johnson and Budget Director Annette Guzman. This event provided residents with an in-depth look at the 2025 Budget and reflect on the City's commitment to transparency and community engagement within its budget …

1 day ago · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is one of four mayors who have confirmed they will travel to Washington, D.C. at the beginning of March to testify on sanctuary cities.

May 15, 2023 · Learn more about the City’s efforts to welcome new arrivals and ways to help out and get involved. Learn More. Request a letter, proclamation or official greeting from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Invite Mayor Brandon Johnson to an event.

Dec 10, 2024 · Elected 57th mayor of Chicago on April 4, 2023 in general election, defeating Paul Vallas. Chicago’s fourth African American mayor and second mayor from the West Side Inauguration: May 15, 2023

6 days ago · Coming off a bruising budget season, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will spend the next few months trying to claw back revenue from the state, spark a new funding stream for the city by taxing hemp ...

May 15, 2024 · CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Johnson Administration today mark one year in leadership of the City of Chicago, and fulfillment of a vision to build a better, stronger, safer Chicago where every resident and every community has access to tools and resources that enable them to thrive.

Jan 27, 2025 · Mayor Brandon Johnson has lunch with guests on Dec. 3, 2024, at the City Club of Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Mayor Brandon Johnson presides during a City Council meeting on Jan. 15 ...

Brandon Johnson (born March 27, 1976) [1] is an American educator and politician. He is the Mayor of Chicago since 2023. He won the 2023 election. [2] [3] [4] He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023.