Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets people while accepting an endorsement from Polish community leaders, March 20, 2023, at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiSupporters pack the election night headquarters of mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson on the West Side of Chicago Feb 28, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiSupporters celebrate after it was reported that Brandon Johnson had taken a lead against Paul Vallas in the mayoral runoff election during a Johnson election night gathering at Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on April 4, 2023.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, shares the stage with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders during a campaign event at the University of Illinois at Chicago on March 30, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayoral candidates Brandon Johnson, left, and Paul Vallas attend a public safety mayoral forum at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum on March 14, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiApolonia Jackson, 9, asks mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson a question while attending a Southwest Environmental Alliance mayoral forum at Lincoln United Methodist Church, March 27, 2023, in Chicago.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson visits with seniors Betty Rogers, center, and Deborah Reed on bingo night at the Paul G. Stewart Apartments on Chicago's South Side, March 2, 2023.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiSupporters gather around Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson following his announcement of a mayoral run on Oct. 27, 2022.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks with supporters at an election night gathering after forcing a mayoral runoff with Paul Vallas on Feb. 28, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMax De Leon, 5, dances on stage after Brandon Johnson won his mayoral runoff against Paul Vallas, April 4, 2023.
Eileen T. Meslar / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, speaks to Kieya Dugar, from left, Yvette Farmer, and Denise Miranda at MacArthur's Restaurant in the Austin neighborhood on March 19, 2023.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, left, and Brandon Johnson greet each other before the WMAQ-Ch. 5 and Telemundo debate on March 8, 2023.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiStacy Davis Gates, center, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, stands among the supporters of Brandon Johnson as he announces his candidacy for mayor at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiCassandra Greer-Lee holds a sign in support of mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Chicago Teachers Union Center on Jan. 16, 2023.
Shanna Madison / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks at a City Club of Chicago event on Feb. 8, 2023.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson accepts the endorsement from Service Employees International Union Local 1 on March 8, 2023.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, center, speaks during a rally at the Chicago Teachers Union Foundation on March 18, 2023, in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson walks to a news conference after attending a mayoral debate with Paul Vallas at the WGN television studios March 21, 2023, in Chicago.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson takes a photo with Barbara Hudson and her dog, Buddy, after visiting with seniors at the Paul G. Stewart Apartments on the South Side on March 2, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets people as he walks to the polls with voters, Feb. 20, 2023, after an event in Woodlawn.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets people, April 19, 2023, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
Antonio Perez/baiduhaiCook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks after receiving the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García at La Villita Community Church in Chicago on March 17, 2023.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiWhile campaigning in stores along the 18th Street corridor in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, is serenaded on his birthday by the Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago at the restaurant Pochos, March 27, 2023.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson makes a selfie with a supporter at an event on Nov. 9, 2022, where SEIU Local 73 endorsed him outside City Hall.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, center, greets people in the Loop after being endorsed by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, left, on March 6, 2023.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets morning commuters while campaigning at the California CTA Blue Line station in Chicago on Feb. 15, 2023.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiA truck with imaging touting Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson is seen outside of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood on March 17, 2023.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiAld.-elect Jessie Fuentes, 26th, shows a Puerto Rican-themed campaign shirt to Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, center left, during a campaign visit to a marketplace in the 2500 block of West Division Street on March 25, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks with the press after attending a mayoral candidate forum at WTTW on Feb. 7, 2023.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks about Ald. Jeanette Taylor, 20th, at her campaign office in the 6600 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue during a canvassing event on Feb. 11, 2023.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson talks about his plans for education funding as fellow candidate Paul Vallas listens during a women's mayoral forum hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance, at the Chicago Temple in the Loop, on March 11, 2023.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson leaves after a campaign event with Ald. Jeanette Taylor, 20th, at her campaign office on Feb. 11, 2023.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks at a rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Chicago Teachers Union Center on Jan. 16, 2023.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson answers questions from reporters after the first debate with challenger Paul Vallas on March 8, 2023, at WMAQ-Ch. 5.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch arrive for a meeting, April 19, 2023, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiJesse Sharkey, right, is seen at the election night headquarters of mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson on the West Side of Chicago on Feb 28, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson, with his wife Stacie and children Owen, Ethan and Braedyn, greet supporters during his election victory celebration at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on April 4, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiState Rep. Kam Buckner, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch laugh in Welch's office, April 19, 2023, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson receives a hug as he is introduced at a fundraiser and rally at the Honeycomb Network in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Feb. 25, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets Rev. Ira Acree before speaking at Greater St. John Bible Church in the Austin neighborhood on Feb. 26, 2023.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson at a gathering in support of Indigenous Peoples' Day in Potawatomi Park on Oct. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBrandon Johnson signs a poster while attending a Bring Chicago Home event at the Grace Church of Logan Square on March 12, 2023. Bring Chicago Home aims to combat homelessness and provide housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, hugs Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul after receiving Raoul's endorsement at the SEIU offices in Chicago on March 15, 2023.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate, Brandon Johnson speaks with supporters at his election night gathering after forcing a mayoral runoff election with Paul Vallas Feb. 28, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson dances on stage with Lisa Alexander after speaking during a steppers' party in the West Pullman neighborhood on March 29, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx near the stage at Brandon Johnson's victory party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel, April 4, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, right, accepts an endorsement from state Rep. Kam Buckner while making an appearance in Austin on March 16, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets people at MacArthur's Restaurant in Austin on April 23, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks at Greater St. John Bible Church in the Austin neighborhood on Feb. 26, 2023.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson arrives for a press conference at Experimental Station in Chicago, Feb. 20, 2023.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets a supporter as he announces his candidacy for Chicago mayor at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, a Cook County commissioner, speaks with attendees during a town hall in Chicago on Dec. 19, 2022.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson votes on Election Day in Chicago, April, 4, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson talks with supporters after attending a public safety mayoral forum with his opponent Paul Vallas at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum on March 14, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson attends a mayoral candidate forum hosted by the 38th Ward Democratic Organization at the Copernicus Center on Dec. 13, 2022, in Chicago.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, greets commuter Edison Edwards at the Racine Avenue CTA Blue Line Station while campaigning in Chicago on April 3, 2023.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiOn the morning after the runoff election, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is greeted by people outside the Chinatown CTA train station, April 5, 2023.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson joins U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García for a video interview after receiving Garcia's endorsement for mayor on March 17, 2023, at La Villita Community Church in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiSarah Elizabeth and Sine Somerville kiss after The Associated Press declared Brandon Johnson the winner of the Chicago mayoral runoff during an election night gathering at Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on April 4, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in support of the union effort on Feb. 24, 2021, outside Windy City Cannabis on Weed Street. Workers there are organizing to be represented by Local 881 United Food and Commercial Workers, the union for cannabis workers in Illinois.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson arrives to receive the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García at La Villita Community Church in Chicago on March 17, 2023.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiA cutout of Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson rests on a chair as Johnson supporters Sonia Sanchez, left, of Austin and Hilda Frontany, right, of Portage Park, snack on empanadas while attending a fundraiser and rally for Johnson at the Honeycomb Network in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Feb. 25, 2023.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson is introduced at a fundraiser and rally at the Honeycomb Network on Division Street in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Feb. 25, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson accepts an endorsement from Polish community leaders, March 20, 2023, at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiFlanked by Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, left, and Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch, right, Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson addresses lawmakers in the Illinois State Capitol on April 19, 2023, in Springfield.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks after receiving the endorsement of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, seated, at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood on March 17, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBrandon Johnson watches confetti fall at his victory party, April 4, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets supporters during his election victory celebration at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on April 4, 2023.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, a Chicago mayoral candidate, arrives for a rally in a park space at the corner of West Madison Street and North Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on March 24, 2023.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson listens during a swearing-in ceremony for commissioners at the Cook County Building on Dec. 5, 2022.
E. Jason Wambsgans / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson speaks at a rally of striking University of Illinois at Chicago faculty and staff on Jan. 17, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson speaks with members of the press after meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot at Chicago City Hall on April 6, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson during an event in the Austin neighborhood on June 4, 2020,
John J. Kim/baiduhaiBrandon Johnson jokes with a resident during a question and answer session at Island Terrace Apartments, 6430 S. Stony Island Ave., March 23, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson leaves Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office at City Hall on April 6, 2023.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets a volunteer at 20th Ward Ald. Jeanette Taylor's campaign office in the 6600 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue during a canvassing event on Feb. 11, 2023.
Shanna Madison / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson walks in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 11, 2023, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiBrandon Johnson with his wife Stacie Johnson as he goes to announce his candidacy for the mayor of Chicago at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson with members of Service Employees International Union Local 73 on Nov. 9, 2022, as they endorse him outside City Hall in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson hugs Rhoda Rae Gutierrez at campaign stop at 6th Ward aldermanic candidate William Hall's office, April 2, 2023.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson talks to reporters after giving a speech to the City Club of Chicago at Maggiano's Banquets on March 27, 2023.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiGov. J.B. Pritzker, left, greets Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson at the governor's downtown Chicago office on April 7, 2023.
Eileen T. Meslar / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson poses with a supporter at MacArthur's Restaurant in the Austin neighborhood on March 19, 2023.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks with the baiduhai Editorial Board on Jan. 23, 2023.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson answers questions during a forum at The Hideout in Chicago on Feb. 23, 2023.
Stacey Wescott / baiduhaiBrandon Johnson with supporters as he announces his candidacy for Chicago mayor at Seward Park on Oct. 27, 2022.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in the Loop after being endorsed by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis on March 6, 2023.
Jose M. Osorio / baiduhaiCook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in support for El Milagro production workers outside an El Milagro store in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood during a temporary walk-out to protest working conditions on Sept. 24, 2021.
Gregory Pratt/baiduhaiMayor Lori Lightfoot greets Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson as he arrives for a transition meeting at City Hall, April 6, 2023.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets a voter after an appearance on Feb. 26, 2023, at Greater St. John Bible Church in Austin.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiMayoral candidate Brandon Johnson celebrates with supporters on the West Side of Chicago on Feb 28, 2023, after earning a spot in a runoff election against Paul Vallas.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiIllinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery, left, speaks about mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, right, during a rally at the Chicago Teachers Union Foundation on March 18, 2023, in Chicago.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiChicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson greets members of SEIU Local 73 at his endorsement event on Nov. 9, 2022.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMayor-elect Brandon Johnson with family as confetti falls at his victory party at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel, April 4, 2023.
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Mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets people while accepting an endorsement from Polish community leaders, March 20, 2023, at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square.
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Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson announced his transition leadership team on Wednesday, providing a glimpse into the way his future administration will run the city as he continues to assemble senior staff.
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Johnson’s transition director will be Jessica Angus, vice president and chief of staff since 2008 at SEIU Healthcare Illinois, one of the key unions to support his run early on. His senior advisers will be campaign manager Jason Lee, a former investment banker who has worked with progressive unions, and Amisha Patel, former executive director of Grassroots Collaborative and Grassroots Illinois Action.
Johnson will rely on Erica Bland-Durosinmi and DJavan Conway as intergovernmental advisers. Bland-Durosinmi is executive vice president at SEIU Healthcare, while Conway leads Conway Consulting Group, a business advisory firm, and is also a former staffer for indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Johnson’s legal adviser is Maria Virginia Martinez, who works at law firm Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres and previously served under Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Johnson announced the moves as he continues his selection process for top city officials, including a chief of staff.