Mayor Brandon Johnson Passes His City Council Reorganization Plan In First Key Vote

By Todd Feurer, CBS Chicago:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Aldermen on Wednesday approved new Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to reorganize the City Council, rewarding many of his allies with coveted committee chairmanships, while backing away from plans for a more independent council touted by aldermen just weeks ago.

The 41-9 vote delivered an early political victory for Johnson as he presided over his first City Council meeting.

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