Mayor Johnson heads to opponent’s ward to continue budget fight
The fiery meeting Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted at the South Shore Cultural Center is a sign that last fall's grueling 2026 budget fight shows no signs of simmering down. Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to budget opponent's ward to continue fight over 2026 package Mayor Brandon Johnson held a South Side town hall Tuesday to hammer the city budget, the latest score-settling between him and the City Council bloc that passed its own plan in December after rejecting key parts of his proposal. Read Story Related articles: Mayor Brandon Johnson surrenders in budget fight, will not veto opponents' package Aldermen pass 2026 budget in historic revolt against Mayor Brandon Johnson © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe