Chicago Mayor · Feb 23, 2027
Matt
Brewer
Matt Brewer is running for mayor of Chicago in the Feb 23, 2027 election, against John Kelly, Alexi Giannoulias, Willie L. Wilson, Mike Quigley, Brandon Johnson, Susana A. Mendoza, Lisa Nee, William J. Quinlan, John Kitover, Maria Pappas, Joe Holberg, Zoe X. Ma, Danielle Carter-Walters, George A. Cardenas and Jessica "Jesse" Maronto.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Matt BrewerYou’re reading
- 02George A. Cardenas
- 03Danielle Carter-Walters
- 04Alexi Giannoulias
- 05Joe Holberg
- 06Brandon JohnsonIncumbent
- 07John Kelly
- 08John Kitover
- 09Zoe X. Ma
- 10Jessica "Jesse" Maronto
- 11Susana A. Mendoza
- 12Lisa Nee
- 13Maria Pappas
- 14Mike Quigley
- 15William J. Quinlan
- 16Willie L. Wilson
Background
- About
- Lawyer, small-business owner and former CEO and board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority. He served the Chicago Housing Authority for 13 years as a commissioner, then CEO and board chair, overseeing a $1.4 billion budget.
- Campaign website
- mattbrewer.com
On the record: Matt Brewer
11 sourced01City budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Opposed Mayor Johnson's calls to raise taxes on wealthy residents and businesses, saying relying on taxing businesses more would mean the city has failed.
If the main source of revenue is taxing businesses, then taxing businesses more. Then, we've failed,”
Own statementABC7 Chicago · Jun 25, 2026Link
Says the city should grow its tax base rather than raise taxes on current residents and businesses.
Increasing taxes for the residents and businesses already here is not a growth strategy.”
Own statementBrewer for ChicagoLink
02Housing4 sourced positions
Would make it easier to build housing, put vacant land back to use, protect renters from displacement and help modest-income homeowners stay in their homes.
Own statementBrewer for ChicagoLink
The CHA board authorized Brewer, as operating chairman, to negotiate and execute a contract with Keith Pettigrew as CHA's next CEO (March 2026).
Commission voteChicago Housing Authority · Mar 17, 2026Link
As CHA operating chairman, called the agency's $1.4 billion FY2026 budget, approved by the board in November 2025, fiscally sound.
CHA’s FY26 budget is fiscally sound and will allow us to continue improving service for residents and funding critical programs and services while preparing for potential changes in federal funding”
Own statementChicago Housing Authority · Nov 25, 2025Link
As CHA operating chairman, backed CHA's lawsuit against HUD over new certification conditions on federal operating funds (Oct 2025).
This intervention is a necessary last resort since our discussions with HUD have been limited due to the government shutdown.”
Own statementChicago Housing Authority · Oct 16, 2025Link
03Economy and business2 sourced positions
Calls for competing for new employers in technology, manufacturing and clean energy and making it easier to start a small business.
Own statementBrewer for ChicagoLink
Says the city does not have to choose between economic growth and community investment.
We don’t have to choose between economic growth and community investment. The answer is both,”
Own statementNBC Chicago · Jun 25, 2026Link
04Public safety and policing2 sourced positions
Says the city should continue police reform while improving investigations, supervision and responsible use of technology.
Own statementBrewer for ChicagoLink
Would concentrate city services in neighborhoods with the most persistent violence, alongside violence intervention, mental-health services and youth jobs.
Own statementBrewer for ChicagoLink
05Schools and CPS1 sourced position
Says every CPS graduate should leave high school with a plan toward college, a credential, an apprenticeship, the military or a good-paying job.
Own statementBrewer for ChicagoLink
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Matt Brewer: their words and their votes on the same issue
Housing
In their words
As CHA operating chairman, backed CHA's lawsuit against HUD over new certification conditions on federal operating funds (Oct 2025).
Oct 16, 2025 ·Chicago Housing Authority · Oct 16, 2025
As CHA operating chairman, called the agency's $1.4 billion FY2026 budget, approved by the board in November 2025, fiscally sound.
Nov 25, 2025 ·Chicago Housing Authority · Nov 25, 2025
Would make it easier to build housing, put vacant land back to use, protect renters from displacement and help modest-income homeowners stay in their homes.
On the record
The CHA board authorized Brewer, as operating chairman, to negotiate and execute a contract with Keith Pettigrew as CHA's next CEO (March 2026).
Mar 17, 2026 ·Chicago Housing Authority · Mar 17, 2026
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