Government
Mayor Johnson defends proposed $17 billion Chicago budget at West Side town hall
By David Gonzalez
Johnson dismisses concerns as rivals scrutinize mayoral petition signatures
David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Reporter · Chicago, IL
David Gonzalez is a dedicated reporter with a focus on local government and policy. He holds a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has previously reported for the South Side Weekly, diving deep into municipal issues.
More from David →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:14 PM · 1 min read
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he is confident he will withstand any challenges to his nominating petitions as several mayoral campaigns review candidate signatures ahead of potential ballot objections.
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