Mayor Brandon Johnson reacts after budget director steps down

5 articles, oldest first.

1. Sun Times

   Mayor Johnson's budget director Annette Guzman resigns ↗ (opens Sun Times)

   Published Aug 3, 2026

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   Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman abruptly resigned Monday, forcing Mayor Brandon Johnson to head into the all-important investors conference and a grueling election year budget season with a whole new financial team.

2. WGN Chicago

   Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director steps down ↗ (opens WGN Chicago)

   Published Aug 3, 2026

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   Annette Guzman was appointed to the role in 2023 and has served on the mayor’s team since he took office.

3. ABC 7 Chicago

   Mayor Johnson's budget director Annette Guzman is stepping down head of crucial season ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

   Published Aug 3, 2026

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   Annette Guzman is the second member of the budget team to announce a departure in recent days.

4. Fox32 Chicago

   Chicago budget director steps down ahead of 2027 budget season ↗ (opens Fox32 Chicago)

   Published Aug 4, 2026

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   Chicago's budget director is stepping down as the city prepares for another difficult budget season, marking the latest leadership change within Mayor Brandon Johnson's finance team. The mayor's office announced Monday that Annette Guzman is leaving her position to focus on caring for her family aft…

5. ABC 7 Chicago

   Mayor Brandon Johnson reacts after budget director steps down ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

   Published Aug 4, 2026

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   Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the latest employee to suddenly resign from City Hall is doing so to take care of an aging parent.