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A new citywide poll that concluded Tuesday shows that Mayor Brandon Johnson’s favorability stands at just 26%, while 61% of voters view him unfavorably.

His job approval is nearly identical, with only 25% approving of the job he is doing and 64% disapproving. Voters have heard about his budget proposals, and they don’t like what they hear, with 26% supporting and 68% opposing.

The poll was part of our organization’s efforts to understand what residents need and want from their city government. Our coalition at One Future Illinois includes civic leaders, labor voices, entrepreneurs and everyday Chicagoans who share a simple belief: that the city functions best when public leadership and private-sector innovation pull in the same direction. Whi

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