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Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall on April 17, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, before a press conference unveiling a new exhibit for the Archaeopteryx fossil at the Field Museum on May 6, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson takes a dip in Lake Michigan on a warm morning during the 24th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge, March 3, 2024, at North Avenue Beach. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson takes a tour with Ald. Walter Burnett, 27th, and Dr. Caryl Salomon at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center on March 7, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, addresses reporters as Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling, second from right, listens during a news briefing near the scene where teens were shot, one fatally, in the 1200 block of West Thorndale Avenue, Jan. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson takes a shot of tequila prior to stepping off during the Mexican Independence Day parade in Little Village on Sept. 16, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets children during the Chicago Labor Day Parade along South Cottage Grove Avenue in the Pullman neighborhood, Sept. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson looks on as Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling salutes and congratulates recruits during the Chicago Police Department’s recruit class graduation and promotion ceremony at Navy Pier, on March 11, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa, 35th, celebrates with Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of the Bring Chicago Home coalition during a press conference after a Chicago City Council committee advanced an ordinance Tuesday that would ask voters about raising the real estate transfer tax to combat homelessness, Oct. 31, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson walks through pit road on Columbus Drive while the NASCAR Cup Series is delayed due to rain in Grant Park in Chicago on July 2, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson walks toward the council chambers after delivering his budget proposal for 2024 on Oct. 11, 2023, at Chicago City Hall. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a press conference about topics related to safety and security ahead of the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at City Hall in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson waves as he arrives at a media briefing following City Council at City Hall on Dec. 13, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall on Jan. 24, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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Mayor Brandon Johnson comforts Chicago Public Schools student Mouhamed Mbengue at Kenwood Academy High School on the first day of school on Aug. 21, 2023.

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Ahead of school starting, Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at a rally celebrating Chicago Public Schools Safe Passage workers at Wintrust Arena, Aug. 15, 2023.

Mayor Brandon Johnson visits residents in the Austin neighborhood with chief of staff Rich Guidice, left, and Ald. Emma Mitts, 37th, on July 3, 2023, where flooding occurred in homes after heavy rains over the weekend. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

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Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks after being presented with a report from his transition committee, July 6, 2023, at Greater Harvest Baptist Church.

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A student reacts as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson enters a classroom on the first day of school at Kenwood Academy High School on Aug. 21, 2023.

Mayor Brandon Johnson serves appetizers in solidarity with Chicago’s tipped workers and One Fair Wage during a reception, July 13, 2023, at the Netroots Nation progressive conference at the Hilton Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

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Mayor Brandon Johnson listens as new Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling speaks after being introduced Aug. 14, 2023, at City Hall.

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Brandon Johnson lead the 4th on 53rd Parade in the Hyde Park neighborhood, July 4, 2023.

Mayor Brandon Johnson holds up a copy of his transition committee report as members applaud, July 6, 2023, at Greater Harvest Baptist Church. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson marches at the 52nd annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 25, 2023. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson receives a high-five from pre-kindergarten students during the first day of school at Brighton Park Elementary School in Chicago on Aug.21, 2023. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson receives a high five from pre-kindergarten students during the first day of school at Brighton Park Elementary School in Chicago on Aug.21, 2023. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune)

A portrait of Mayor Brandon Johnson hangs outside Council Chambers after a meeting, May 24, 2023, at City Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

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Brandon Johnson takes a selfie before his City Council meeting as mayor on May 24, 2023.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive orders regarding labor relations, immigration, youth employment and public safety on his first afternoon in office at City Hall on May 15, 2023.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson is sworn in by Tim Evans, chief judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, May 15, 2023, at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson waves after being sworn in alongside his wife, Stacie Rencher-Johnson, and children during his inauguration as former Mayor Lori Lightfoot looks on May 15, 2023, at Credit Union 1 Arena.

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Brandon Johnson hugs outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot before he is sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor on May 15, 2023, at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and his wife, Stacie Rencher-Johnson, greet students outside of Michele Clark Magnet High School on May 15, 2023

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Mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, center, greets people in the Loop after being endorsed by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, left, on March 6, 2023.

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Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is recognized as he attends his final Cook County Board meeting on April 27, 2023.

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State Rep. Kam Buckner, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch laugh in Welch's office, April 19, 2023, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch arrive for a meeting, April 19, 2023, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, greets Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson at the governor's downtown Chicago office on April 7, 2023.

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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.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot greets Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson as he arrives for a transition meeting at City Hall, April 6, 2023.

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On the morning after the runoff election, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is greeted by people outside the Chinatown CTA train station, April 5, 2023.

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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson poses for a photo at the Columbus Park Refectory in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on April 22, 2023.

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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson with family as confetti falls at his victory party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel, April 4, 2023.

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Sarah Elizabeth and Sine Somerville kiss after The Associated Press declared Brandon Johnson the winner of the Chicago mayoral runoff during an election night gathering at Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on April 4, 2023.

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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, with his wife Stacie and children Owen, Ethan and Braedyn, greet supporters during his election victory celebration at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on April 4, 2023.

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Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson votes on Election Day in Chicago, April, 4, 2023.

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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, shares the stage with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders during a campaign event at the University of Illinois at Chicago on March 30, 2023.

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Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson dances on stage with Lisa Alexander after speaking during a steppers' party in the West Pullman neighborhood on March 29, 2023.

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While campaigning in stores along the 18th Street corridor in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, is serenaded on his birthday by the Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago at the restaurant Pochos, March 27, 2023.

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Mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets people while accepting an endorsement from Polish community leaders, March 20, 2023, at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square.

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Mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson accepts an endorsement from Polish community leaders, March 20, 2023, at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square.

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Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, speaks to Kieya Dugar, from left, Yvette Farmer, and Denise Miranda at MacArthur's Restaurant in the Austin neighborhood on March 19, 2023.

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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson with members of Service Employees International Union Local 73 on Nov. 9, 2022, as they endorse him outside City Hall in Chicago.

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Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson hugs Rhoda Rae Gutierrez at campaign stop at 6th Ward aldermanic candidate William Hall's office, April 2, 2023.

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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks after receiving the endorsement of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, seated, at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood on March 17, 2023.

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Cook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson joins U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García for a video interview after receiving Garcia's endorsement for mayor on March 17, 2023, at La Villita Community Church in Chicago.

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Brandon Johnson signs a poster while attending a Bring Chicago Home event at the Grace Church of Logan Square on March 12, 2023. Bring Chicago Home aims to combat homelessness and provide housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.

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Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, left, and Brandon Johnson greet each other before the WMAQ-Ch. 5 and Telemundo debate on March 8, 2023.

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Mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson accepts the endorsement from Service Employees International Union Local 1 on March 8, 2023.

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Mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in the Loop after being endorsed by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis on March 6, 2023.

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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks with supporters at an election night gathering after forcing a mayoral runoff with Paul Vallas on Feb. 28, 2023.

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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson is introduced at a fundraiser and rally at the Honeycomb Network on Division Street in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Feb. 25, 2023.

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A cutout of Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson rests on a chair as Johnson supporters Sonia Sanchez, left, of Austin and Hilda Frontany, right, of Portage Park, snack on empanadas while attending a fundraiser and rally for Johnson at the Honeycomb Network in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Feb. 25, 2023.

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Mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets people as he walks to the polls with voters, Feb. 20, 2023, after an event in Woodlawn.

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Chicago mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets morning commuters while campaigning at the California CTA Blue Line station in Chicago on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Cook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson leaves after a campaign event with Ald. Jeanette Taylor, 20th, at her campaign office on Feb. 11, 2023.

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Cook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks at a rally of striking University of Illinois at Chicago faculty and staff on Jan. 17, 2023.

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Cassandra Greer-Lee holds a sign in support of mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Chicago Teachers Union Center on Jan. 16, 2023.

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Ald.-elect Jessie Fuentes, 26th, shows a Puerto Rican-themed campaign shirt to Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, center left, during a campaign visit to a marketplace in the 2500 block of West Division Street on March 25, 2023.

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Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets a supporter as he announces his candidacy for Chicago mayor at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022.

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Brandon Johnson with his wife Stacie Johnson as he goes to announce his candidacy for the mayor of Chicago at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022.

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Brandon Johnson with supporters as he announces his candidacy for Chicago mayor at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022.

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Cook County Commisioner Brandon Johnson speaks during a rally in support of the striking Proviso High School District 209 teachers, counselors, social workers and librarians as they strike outside of Proviso Math and Science Academy on Friday, March 4, 2022, in Forest Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

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Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks at a rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Chicago Teachers Union Center on Jan. 16, 2023.

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Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in support for El Milagro production workers outside an El Milagro store in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood during a temporary walk-out to protest working conditions on Sept. 24, 2021.

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Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in support of the union effort on Feb. 24, 2021, outside Windy City Cannabis on Weed Street. Workers there are organizing to be represented by Local 881 United Food and Commercial Workers, the union for cannabis workers in Illinois.

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Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks June 4, 2020, during an event in the Austin neighborhood.

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Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks outside of Sava Senior Care, Westchester Health & Rehab Center, on May 6, 2020.