Nearly a month since Brandon Johnson was sworn in as Chicago’s 57th mayor, the new administration has already made significant strides in shaping the future of our city. As part of his first 100 days in office, Johnson has signed executive orders addressing safety, immigration, labor relations, and youth outreach. According to the City of Chicago, signed orders include the following:
Executive Order 2023-15 — Boost Youth Employment
On May 15, Johnson signed the Executive Order on Youth Employment. This order seeks to garner state and federal funding for youth employment and enrichment programs. According to the motion, city departments will collaborate with Chicago Public Schools, companies, and non-profit organizations to create summer internships, community service initiatives, and other opportunities for local youth.
Executive Order 2023-16 — Establish a Deputy Mayor for Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights
Johnson signed an executive order establishing the position of Deputy Mayor for Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights. The holder of this position will be responsible for coordinating communication between city departments regarding the arrival of migrants in Chicago. City departments will take direction from the Deputy Mayor to accommodate the immediate needs of refugees and uphold Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city.
Executive Order 2023-17 — Establish a Deputy Mayor for Community Safety
The Executive Order to Establish a Deputy Mayor for Community Safety seeks to address the root causes of violence in Chicago and reduce crime through holistic, community-oriented approaches. Under the order, city departments will collaborate with the Deputy Mayor for Community Safety to meet these goals.
Executive Order 2023-18 — Establish a Deputy Mayor for Labor Relations
The Executive Order to Establish a Deputy Mayor for Labor Relations will advocate for the interests of Chicago’s wage earners, job seekers, and retirees. The order will foster new job opportunities, protect workers’ rights, and create safer working conditions for all laborers.
Johnson said in a statement “My first executive orders as Mayor of Chicago instruct our government to boost youth employment, so all young Chicagoans can reach their potential across our city, in addition to re-organizing the work of the Deputy Mayors to ensure that my cabinet reflects our top priorities for achieving community safety, supporting new arrivals, and protecting and expanding the right to organize. Together, we will collaborate to build a stronger city for all of us.”
For more information about the new mayoral administration and city-wide initiatives, visit the City of Chicago’s official site.
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