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Mayor Brandon Johnson slams uphill effort to recall Chicago mayors

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall on April 17, 2024, in Chicago.

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday blasted a nascent effort to establish a legal tool for voters to recall Chicago mayors, calling it “disingenuous” and saying it is backed by “extreme right wing” political rivals.

The mayor’s comments came after a Lakeview resident earlier this month created a

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