On Monday Chicago will have a new mayor, and ABC7's Cheryl Burton sat down with him one-on-one.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and ABC7's Cheryl Burton sat down for a one-on-one interview Friday.Brandon Johnson will officially become Chicago's 57th mayor when he's sworn-in on Monday afternoon.
"I'm still tripping a little bit. We actually pulled this off, so it's still sinking in," Johnson said. "I'll never forget, and, he said, 'mayor of Chicago,' he said, 'the job is harder than mine.' And, he said, 'primarily, people know where you live, and they can access you at home,' but he also said, 'local government is one of the most powerful ways in which you can influence daily lives of individuals.' Here is no greater or faster way to do that, and I appreciate his advice.
He has this message for young people set on breaking the law and creating a sense of fear and instability around the city: "I love you. I see you. I hear you. I value you, and knock it off.""It's a layered plan. I mean, it certainly is going to require that law enforcement have hyper-concentration in the areas or throughout the city of Chicago, where there is a greater propensity for violence to take place.
Johnson said he is grateful for his family's love and support, especially his wife of 25 years, Stacie, who he describes as his confidant and compass. She will represent Chicago as his partner in the city that shaped his life.
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