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Mayor Johnson defends proposed $17 billion Chicago budget at West Side town hall

David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
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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.

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Mayor Johnson defends proposed $17 billion Chicago budget at West Side town hall — Oak Park Government news

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his proposed 2027 budget to West Side residents, one week after unveiling the $17 billion spending plan.

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