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Facing certain defeat, Mayor Brandon Johnson postpones Chicago city budget vote

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has postponed a crucial vote on the city's budget, originally scheduled for Wednesday, due to anticipated opposition from the City Council. The delay comes as Johnson, who has been in office for less than six months, struggles to garner support for his $16.6 billion budget proposal. This budget includes significant tax increases on high-end real estate transactions, hotel stays, and a new per-employee tax on large companies, aimed at funding initiatives like mental health services, homelessness prevention, and youth employment. Despite these efforts, several aldermen have expressed concerns over the financial burden these taxes would impose on businesses and residents. The postponement reflects Johnson's challenges in aligning his progressive agenda with the more centrist or conservative views within the council, highlighting the political divide in managing the city's financial and social issues.

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