January 4, 2023
Brandon Johnson, who has been a Cook County Commissioner since 2018, believes in an equitable Chicago where all the city’s residents can have access to resources and support. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRANDON JOHNSON.
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Mayoral Candidate wants a more equitable Chicago
Brandon Johnson thought he was going to be a public school teacher for the rest of his life and he enjoyed doing it. He began his teaching career at Edward Jenner Academy of the Arts in Cabrini Green and also worked at George Westinghouse College Prep High School on the city’s West side, where he is a resident. In October 2022, Johnson, who is a Cook County Commissioner announced his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Chicago.