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A significant concern is how Chicago intends to finance vital services such as public safety, mental health, affordable housing, and education amidst a shrinking revenue base. Johnson promises to invest in community safety, mental health care, and affordable housing, but skeptics question the feasibility given the current fiscal constraints.
He also hints at working with the state government led by Governor JB Pritzker, acknowledging that state-level support may be necessary to address the budget shortfall. Nevertheless, with Illinois itself facing fiscal challenges, the prospects of securing additional support remain uncertain.