New questions arose Monday about what Chicago's plans are for paying for migrant care after Mayor Brandon Johnson backed out of a commitment last week for a joint city, county and state funding package.
Mayor Brandon Johnson backed out of a commitment last week for a joint city, county and state funding package to address the Chicago migrant crisis.New questions arose Monday about what Chicago's plans are for paying for migrant care after Mayor Brandon Johnson backed out ofThere is a lot at stake for the new arrivals with Chicago bearing the responsibility for providing shelter. The county covers health care and the state provides the wrap around services and relocation.
"I think that Mayor Brandon Johnson seems to want to hold a moral high ground that he is absolutely entitled to, given all that Chicago has done for this population. But we need to continue to see his actions and money match that sentiment," said migrant care volunteer Annie Gomberg. "As I've said, you know, I've worked with the governor and the mayor to try to meet the challenges of new arrivals since August of 2022, and I'll continue to do that," Preckwinkle said.
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