Chicago mayor campaign cash? Johnson nearly all union. Vallas mainly from individuals.

By Mailee Smith

03/17/2023

In the race for Chicago mayor, over 95% of Brandon Johnson’s campaign contributions come from 15 unions. Nearly 83% of Paul Vallas’ contributions came from 721 individuals.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago Teachers Union, Paul Vallas

Brandon Johnson’s ‘mansion tax’ would likely hurt Chicago renters

By Justin Carlson

03/16/2023

Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson seeks to triple the real estate transfer tax on real estate valued at $1 million or more. That would include apartment complexes. In Los Angeles, a similar tax has hurt housing.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson

Chicago Teachers Union defies its own rules with $1.5M more in member dues to Johnson

By Mailee Smith

03/15/2023

To date, the Chicago Teachers Union and its affiliates have funneled nearly $5 million to the mayoral campaign of Brandon Johnson, ignoring member criticism and violating union rules.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

How Brandon Johnson plans to impose $800M in taxes if he’s Chicago’s mayor

By Patrick Andriesen

03/09/2023

Brandon Johnson’s mayoral campaign still states his six new taxes on “the suburbs, airlines and ultra-rich” would generate $800 million, even after he dropped his Metra tax. But the math is fuzzy, especially his claim $800 million can become $2 billion.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union charges members $8 a month for Brandon Johnson campaign

By Patrick Andriesen

03/09/2023

Chicago Teachers Union delegates voted to apportion $8 per month per member’s dues to help fund Brandon Johnson’s mayoral campaign. The motion to potentially triple the union’s campaign investment has drawn criticism from members.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Poll: Johnson’s $800M tax hike likely to speed Chicago exodus

By Patrick Andriesen

03/06/2023

New polling shows more than one-third of Chicago voters would leave the city if they could, citing taxes and affordability as a top concern. Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson’s $800 million tax hike could make them move out faster.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson

Mayor race pits school choice against more power for Chicago Teachers Union

By Dylan Sharkey

03/02/2023

Former Chicago Public School CEO Paul Vallas and Chicago Teachers Union lobbyist Brandon Johnson will advance to the April 4 runoff election. Both have very different views on public safety and education.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, Paul Vallas

Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates put over $2.3M in Brandon Johnson campaign

By Mailee Smith

02/10/2023

The Chicago Teachers Union, the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers have backed CTU lobbyist Brandon Johnson with more than $2.3 million in his run for Chicago mayor. The sitting mayor said CTU wants to take over City Hall.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union’s mayoral candidate wants ‘suburbs tax’ on ‘the rich’

By Patrick Andriesen

01/27/2023

Chicago Teachers Union lobbyist and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson unveiled his ‘tax-the-rich’ revenue plan, including $800 million in new taxes on suburbanites and those who come to the city to work or play.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

2 Cook County commissioners each collect over $100K from Chicago Teachers Union

By Vincent Caruso

10/18/2019

Records show two Cook County Board members representing Chicago-area districts have each collected more than $100,000 from the Chicago Teachers Union atop their $85,000 commissioner salaries.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Cook County, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, Larry Suffredin