Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson is leaving his successors with a financial ash heap
As much as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson likes to heap blame on prior mayors for his troubles, he's poised to leave whoever sits in his chair after next year's election a worse situation than he inher The Tribune Editorial Board has some dismaying details about bonds the city of Chicago intends to float next month. From the Editorial Board Mayor Brandon Johnson is leaving his successors with a financial ash heap. It's worse than we thought. As much as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson likes to heap blame on prior mayors for his troubles, he's poised to leave whoever sits in his chair after next year's election a worse situation than he inherited. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe