Navigating Chicago's Political Landscape Amidst Crime Concerns and Transition.
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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot met for almost 90 minutes at City Hall as the transition between Chicago’s 56th and 57th mayor began. Johnson stressed unity with and gratitude to Lightfoot, calling it a historic moment in the city of Chicago. Johnson defeated former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas in Tuesday’s runoff and will be the fourth Black mayor in Chicago’s history. Johnson and all 50 alderpeople will be sworn into office May 15.
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