Johnson won’t identify ‘plan B’ for revenue if City Council, legislature resist tax hikes

Chicago mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson answers a question during a mayoral runoff debate at WGN Studios Tuesday. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson acknowledged Wednesday he needs the City Council and the Illinois General Assembly to enact major portions of his $800 million tax plan, but refused to identify a “plan B” if either body turns thumbs-down.

Johnson’s plan to help bankroll an array of new social programs is the cornerstone of his anti-violence strategy.