Laura Washington: Is Mayor Brandon Johnson measuring up? Here's my assessment for the new year.
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Even in the best of economic times, presiding over America's third largest city can be harrowing and horrific. The city is adrift in demographic, political and economic changes that make governing a thankless, nightmare job.
That will require that Johnson closely collaborate with Gov. J.B. Pritzker to ensure the convention is turmoil-free. A no-brainer, right? Johnson's mantra is 'collaboration.'
Come summer, the windiest city will also be the nation's hottest spot. In July, the NASCAR street race will take over Grant Park. And in August, 50,000 visitors in town for the Democratic National Convention will swarm the United Center and McCormick Place Convention Center.
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