Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday vetoed an expanded curfew ordinance that passed at Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
“At a time when violent crime continues to trend down across the City of Chicago, it is critical that we continue our investments in community safety strategies that have a proven track record of success,” Johnson said in a letter to the city clerk and Council. “In two short years, we have seen a measurable, sustained decline in crime and violence in our city. It is the focus of my administration to continue working with the full force of government, community organizations, businesses and philanthropy to solve a decades-long problem with effective policing and new investments in youth jobs, safe spaces for young people, and mental health care.”…