Johnson campaign up to $5.6M from teachers unions after another big donation

By Mailee Smith

03/29/2023

Teachers unions have already bankrolled most of Brandon Johnson’s campaign for Chicago mayor, and the American Federation of Teachers just directed another $500,000 to his war chest.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates bankroll Brandon Johnson while individuals favor Vallas

By Mailee Smith

03/28/2023

Over 93% of Brandon Johnson’s Chicago mayor campaign contributions come from 20 unions, while about 71% of Paul Vallas’ come from 1,073 individuals. It’s a union machine versus the people showdown at the election April 4.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas

Where do Chicago mayor candidates stand on issues voters most care about?

By Mailee Smith

03/24/2023

Crime and taxes top the issues Chicagoans are concerned about in the 2023 mayoral election. Find out where mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson stand before the April 4 election.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago, Paul Vallas

Loophole will let Brandon Johnson collect public pension now worth $1.1M

By Bryce Hill

03/23/2023

Mayoral candidate and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson is eligible to collect an estimated $1.1 million pension through the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund despite only teaching for four years. His future path could yield a public pension worth over $2.8 million.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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.

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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.

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Johnson campaign up to $5.6M from teachers unions after another big donation

Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates bankroll Brandon Johnson while individuals favor Vallas

Where do Chicago mayor candidates stand on issues voters most care about?

Loophole will let Brandon Johnson collect public pension now worth $1.1M

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

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

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

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

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

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

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