Politics & Government
Mayor Johnson Responds To Alternative Budget Plan Presented By Chicago Alders
A slim majority of city council members say they reject the mayor's idea to tax corporations and use that money for violence prevention.
December 5, 2025 / 8:47 AM CST
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to reject most solutions offered in a budget proposal supported by many city council members.
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On Tuesday, 26 of the 50 Chicago alders signed a 13-page letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson outlining the alternative budget plan. The alders said the multiple budget hearings over the last month were not enough to answer their questions or address their concerns.
A slim majority of city council members say they reject the mayor's idea to tax large corporations and use that money for youth violence prevention programs.
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