"Mayor Brandon Johnson Vows to Persist Despite Setback in Bring Chicago Home Referendum"
TL;DR
Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledges diminishing hope for the Bring Chicago Home referendum but remains defiant, vowing to continue his progressive agenda regardless of the outcome. Unofficial results show 53.7% of votes against the referendum. Johnson and supporters may consider other avenues to pursue the tax measure, but facing low voter turnout and opposition from various areas of the city, the future of the initiative remains uncertain.
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