The city’s 57th mayor paid tribute to all of Chicago’s rich history, including its Native American and Haitian founders, as well as strong unions.
Brandon Johnson gestures during his inaugural address after taking the oath of office as Chicago's 57th mayor. | Chalres Rex Arbogast/AP PhotoCHICAGO — Brandon Johnson’s journey from long-shot candidate to Chicago’s 57th mayor culminated in his swearing-in on Monday in a celebratory ceremony on the city’s West Side.
“There’s enough room for everyone in the city, whether you are seeking asylum” or are unhoused, he told the applauding crowd at the University of Illinois at Chicago Credit 1 Arena. “We don’t want the story of Chicago to be that we didn’t invest in all of our people.” The new mayor continued: “No one should be too poor to live in one of the richest cities in one of the richest countries in the world. … We can bring Chicago home, Chicago.”
Johnson took the oath after exchanging a handshake from Lightfoot, who drew wild applause when she welcomed the crowd “to a peaceful transfer of power.” Along with picking up where Lightfoot left off in trying to tackle an escalating migrant crisis and persistent violence, Johnson will also have to figure out how to address the city’s steep pension problems.
Johnson also paid tribute to the 50 newly elected members of the Chicago City Council, which he must work with in order to promote his efforts to “invest in people.”
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