Public disapproval of Chicago Mayor amidst controversial educational policy
After an eight-month stint in office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is grappling with a significant decline in approval, as only 21% of registered voters in Chicago express satisfaction with his performance. This revelation stems from a recent poll commissioned by an education reform group advocating for school choice, shedding light on public sentiment regarding Johnson’s tenure.
The poll, sponsored by Stand for Children, a group criticized by Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates as “Stand On Children” and labeled as “right-wing,” included a pivotal question assessing Johnson’s performance as Chicago Mayor. The results unveiled a striking dissatisfaction, particularly considering the challenges the mayor faced in addressing Chicago’s growing migrant crisis and strained relations with Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker.
A mere 7% of respondents deemed Johnson’s mayoral performance as “excellent,” with an additional 14% rating it as “good.” The majority, comprising 69%, expressed a less favorable opinion, categorizing Johnson’s performance as “only fair” (27%) or “poor” (43%), while 10% claimed uncertainty.