Brandon Johnson

The Honorable Brandon Johnson, Mayor of the City of Chicago, proudly serves as the 57th Mayor of Chicago, a dedicated American educator and politician. Mayor Johnson was sworn into office in May 2023, marking a continuation of his commitment to public service and community empowerment. Mayor Johnson has consistently championed causes that promote equity and justice. His journey into politics was deeply influenced by his upbringing in a working-class community as one of ten children. The loss of his mother to heart disease due to a lack of access to quality healthcare in the face of family financial challenges ignited his commitment to address systemic issues affecting marginalized communities. Johnson devoted nearly two decades to public service, working as an educator in the Chicago Public Schools system. His experiences at Jenner Academy Elementary in the Cabrini Green neighborhood solidified his dedication to social and economic justice, witnessing the disparities faced by his bright and promising students amid poverty, unemployment, and violence. Johnson is a family man, residing on the West Side of Chicago with his wife, Stacie, and their children, Owen, Ethan, and Braedyn. The year 2023 saw Johnson’s mayoral aspirations come to fruition. In a competitive race, he emerged as a front-runner, forcing a runoff that ultimately unseated the incumbent Mayor. Johnson’s victory in the runoff election secured his place as the 57th Mayor of Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to be a beacon of hope and positive change, striving to make Chicago a city that embodies justice, equity, and opportunity for all.