Ask the Mayor: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks budget, CTA safety, and tax policy

In this episode of "In The Loop," host Sasha-Ann Simons sits down with Mayor Brandon Johnson for the monthly 'Ask the Mayor' segment. Johnson addresses questions and concerns from residents, focusing on the recent budget proposal, corporate taxes, property taxes, and community safety initiatives. 00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping 01:00 Mayor Johnson's Budget Plan 05:17 Corporate Head Tax Debate 07:08 Ernst and Young Report Implementation 20:05 Small Business Support and Economic Development 26:12 Property Taxes and Budget Concerns 26:45 Corporations and Fair Share 29:51 Listener Questions: Property Tax Issues 31:43 Listener Questions: Budget Ideas and Revenue 35:05 Listener Questions: Casino and Traffic Concerns 36:50 Addressing Crime and Public Safety 44:26 Listener Questions: Digital Ad Tax and Budget Challenges 47:50 Concluding Remarks and Future Plans