Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson pushed lawmakers to deliver funds for schools and youth employment while pitching legislators on Chicago's critical role in the state's success during his first visit to the state capitol since winning the election.
Flanked by Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, left, and Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch, right, Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson addresses lawmakers in the Illinois State Capitol on April 19, 2023, in Springfield.
“They’ve told us that this is a zero-sum game. And if something is good for Chicago, well, that means we’re taking something away from Peoria,” Johnson said. “But I’m here to deliver an emphatic message today. It is a false choice. No one has to lose at the expense of someone else winning. There is more than enough for everybody in the state of Illinois.”Johnson arrived in Springfield midday Tuesday and began a marathon itinerary of meetings with various caucuses during his two-day trip.
Johnson also drew on his experience as a former CPS teacher, a previous career that he touted often on the campaign trail. He opened up the speech noting how far he had come from the middle school classroom to mayor-elect of Chicago — and said that schools today need many more resources to combat the increased number of students dealing with trauma.
“By increasing funding, this body can help provide Chicago and cities and towns across the state with the resources that are needed to build from the ground up,” Johnson said. “And when we build a better, stronger, safer Chicago, we are building a better, stronger, safer Illinois.” And he also harkened back to his campaign pledge to fulfill the mission of Black Americans from generations past to bring about racial equality.
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