Umi Grigsby

It was a pleasure to speak with @umigrigsby.bsky.social about the progressive wins accomplished so far in the Johnson administration and how they got done. #chicago

Exclusive: Chicago Ex-Policy Chief Reflects on Johnson Administration Former chief of policy Umi Grigsby talks candidly about what’s been accomplished and what’s still ahead.

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A diverse coalition of immigrant rights advocates defend Chicago’s sanctuary status before City Council vote • The TRiiBE Though Latin American migrants have become the face of immigration, there are Black people who will be impacted should the amendment be approved by the City Council this week.

Though Latin American migrants have become the face of immigration, there are Black immigrants here who will be impacted should the Chicago City Council vote to approve a proposed amendment tomorrow to the Welcoming City Ordinance.

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Johnson administration to reopen Roseland mental health clinic and expand mental health services citywide • The TRiiBE Today’s announcement builds on over ten years of advocacy by community organizers, residents, and elected officials to reopen closed city-owned mental health clinics and fulfill Johnson’s campaign pro...

Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson is officially reopening the Roseland Mental Health Clinic. Johnson announced plans to reopen it in May, building on his campaign promise to reopen closed health clinics.

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Updated the story from May to include that the Johnson administration is adding the fourth and 12th police districts to the CARE 911 program.

The program dispatches behavioral health clinicians to 9-1-1 calls identified as involving mental health issues.

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Shia Kapos with the scoop today, Mayor Johnson’s policy chief is moving on with the 2025 budget wrapped up. Happy holidays
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