Chicago Department of Housing Comm. Lissette Castañeda [Courtesy of Mayor's Press Office]

Mayor Brandon Johnson made numerous appointments to administrative leadership roles last month, including to the city’s housing department.

The appointment of a new housing commissioner comes as the mayor’s office launches a new initiative aimed at reducing the red tape that can slow new developments and as the city may have new revenue available soon to fight homelessness if voters approve an increase to the real estate transfer tax for high-end properties.