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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Steven Mahr, the former Assistant Finance Commissioner, as the acting chief financial officer following Jill Jaworski's departure to a nonprofit role. Mahr, who moved to Chicago in 2022, aims to bring empathy to the financial team's efforts and has previously supported significant housing and economic development initiatives under the Johnson administration. His appointment does not require City Council approval, occurring during a period of tension between the mayor's office and the council after the recent passage of the 2026 budget.