Chicago Resident Slams Mayor Brandon Johnson's Budget and Policies

Reaction to Mayor Johnson's Budget

• 💡 A Chicago resident expresses strong disapproval of Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed budget, calling it evidence that he has "lost his mind."
• 💰 The resident believes taxpayers are funding the "free lifestyle" of "illegal aliens" and the administration's own lavish spending.

Proposed Budget Raises

• 📈 Specific examples of proposed raises for city officials are highlighted: the commissioner of aviation set to receive a $58,000 raise, the corporate counsel a $21,000 raise, and the commissioner of public libraries a $6,000 raise.
• ⚠️ It is noted that the public library commissioner's new salary would exceed the mayor's salary.

Taxpayer Frustration

• 😠 Taxpayers are angry about large property tax bills and feel their money is being spent on "illegal aliens" and administrative lifestyles instead of city needs.
• 🗣️ Residents are attending town halls to voice their anger and are refusing to accept the current policies.

ICE and Immigration Policies

• 🤝 The resident thanks ICE for "cleaning our city up" and notes that billions of dollars have been spent to fund "illegal aliens."
• 🏠 Alderman Byron C. Lopez is criticized for advocating for rental assistance for "illegal aliens" and proposing an eviction moratorium, which the resident believes is a result of fear due to ICE presence.

Financial Concerns

• 📉 Chicago is described as being "in the red," with officials spending pandemic funds despite the pandemic being over and maintaining "bloated payrolls."
• 💼 A proposed $33 per worker tax on large businesses is seen as a measure that will cause businesses to flee Chicago, potentially causing the city to "tip over."