Upset Chicago Resident Calls Out Mayor's Allocation of Tax Dollars for Migrants
ICARO Media Group
In a recent interview on "Fox & Friends," a Chicago resident expressed her outrage at Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to use tax dollars for illegal immigrants. "P-Rae" Easley described the allocation as "disrespectful" and voiced her frustration at seeing hard-earned money being given to individuals who do not deserve it.
During the interview, Easley thanked the mayor for unintentionally uniting the city against the proposal. She compared the unity to that seen during the reign of the legendary basketball team, the '96 Bulls. Easley and other residents attended a City Council meeting earlier this week to protest the mayor's request for an additional $70 million in taxpayers' funds to address the migrant crisis.
Easley's remarks come as a petition to recall the mayor gains traction among residents displeased with his progressive agenda. Despite the city already allocating $300 million for housing, food, and healthcare for migrants, Mayor Johnson is seeking approval for the added funds.
Residents at the City Council meeting expressed concern about migrants causing disturbances in New York and Chicago. They pointed out that funds provided by taxpayers were being used to support shelters where altercations with law enforcement were occurring.
If approved by the full City Council, the $70 million will be drawn from the city's assigned fund balance from 2022, according to Budget Director Annette Guzman. Easley criticized city leaders for considering this allocation while struggling to provide funding for basic city resources, such as education.
Chicago residents' frustration with Mayor Johnson's progressive agenda is brewing, and Easley suggested that this could translate into high voter turnout in the November elections, with hopes of bringing back former President Donald Trump.
"We are looking forward to bringing back Donald John Trump Sr. as our 47th president," Easley stated. She emphasized Trump's proposed plan to close the southern border, which she believes will alleviate the issues of human and drug trafficking flooding the west side of Chicago.
As the debate over the allocation of taxpayer funds continues, the city finds itself divided, with residents expressing their discontent and seeking change at both the local and national levels.