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A proposal to reopen the city’s mental health clinics and expand non-police responses to 911 calls received a symbolic boost Monday during a long-awaited hearing on the signature plank of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s progressive platform that faced roadblocks under previous administrations. The Health and Human Relations Committee hosted hours of presentations from city officials and advocates from .
CHICAGO — A proposal to reopen the city’s mental health clinics and expand non-police responses to 911 calls — signature pieces of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s progressive platform — received a symbolic boost at a City Council committee hearing Monday in a long-awaited first step following frequent roadblocks under previous administrations. The Health and Human Relations committee hosted hours of .
Health Committee Chair Rosanna Rodriguez-Sanchez opened the hearing with a minute of silence honoring Quintonio LeGrier, Laquan McDonald “and so many others who did not receive the care they desperately needed.”