Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Administration Shifts $80 Million in Federal Funds to Align with Vision and Meet Spending Deadline
Chicago Revamps Pandemic Funding Priorities – Emphasizing Guaranteed Income and Rapid Housing Solutions
According to the Chicago Tribune, Mayor Brandon Johnson‘s team is moving around $80 million in federal money to avoid losing it by 2026. They’re cutting some programs and starting others that fit better with what the mayor wants. They’re bringing back the guaranteed income program and helping homeless people find housing faster. The city got $1.9 billion in pandemic funds and needs to spend them all by 2026.
They’ve already planned out most of the pandemic fund money but they’re changing some things. They looked at what might not get spent in time and are moving that money elsewhere. They’re canceling a center for drunk people and support for special homeless shelters because they can’t find anyone to run them. Instead, they’re focusing on programs that can quickly get money to people like giving $500 each month to low-income families.
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$80M Shift: Mayor Johnson Revamps Pandemic Funds for Guaranteed Income & Homeless Housing Boost! (PHOTO: Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Prioritizes Homelessness Solutions and Community Support in Pandemic Funding Recovery Efforts
Furthermore, they’re also giving more money to programs helping homeless people find homes and boosting funds for tourism, artists, and mental health services. These pandemic fund changes show the city’s commitment to helping people and recovering from the pandemic.
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