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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Alders fail to override Mayor Johnson on borrowing power

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Mayor Brandon Johnson notched a narrow victory Wednesday over the coalition of alders who wanted to curb his borrowing power.

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  1. Sun Times

    Johnson's veto of bid to curtail his borrowing power survives override try — by one vote (opens Sun Times)

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    After an emotional and racially charged debate, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s fourth veto survived an attempted override Wednesday, preventing the City Council from making it more difficult to issue city debt by raising the threshold for approval from 26 votes to 30 votes. Retiring Ald.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Alders fail to override Mayor Johnson on borrowing power (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Mayor Brandon Johnson notched a narrow victory Wednesday over the coalition of alders who wanted to curb his borrowing power.

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