Preparations are underway for the swearing-in of new Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson, and NBC 5’s Jen DeSalvo has a preview.
Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will officially take office Monday morning, capping off a rapid ascent through the world of city politics.
Johnson, who defeated Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff election in the city, will be sworn in as mayor on Monday as he vows to operate a more-transparent administration than his predecessors.
“I want every single Chicagoan to feel that together, we’re writing a new chapter for our city, because we are,” Johnson said in a statement. “The goal of this inauguration is to be as collaborative and inclusive as possible, because that will be the goal of our government in City Hall.”
According to Johnson’s inaugural committee, the swearing-in ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Credit Union 1 Arena, formerly known as the UIC Pavilion.
Johnson will take his oath of office during the event, along with members of the Chicago City Council and citywide elected officials, including Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and City Clerk Anna Valencia.
While tickets for the inauguration were snapped up quickly, the ceremony will stream live on NBC Chicago's website and on the station's 24/7 Streaming News channel. NBC Chicago will also air the ceremony live.
After that ceremony, an open house will be held at City Hall at 2 p.m. This event will also be open to the public, with details to be released next week.
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