Steven Mahr Appointed Acting CFO of Chicago Following Jill Jaworski's Departure
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.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Steven Mahr, previously Assistant Finance Commissioner, as the city's acting chief financial officer, succeeding Jill Jaworski, who left for a position with the nonprofit managing Navy Pier. Mahr, a veteran from Stifel, moved to Chicago in 2022 and aims to incorporate empathy into the financial team's work.
He takes this role amid tensions between the mayor's administration and the City Council, which recently passed the 2026 budget. Mahr has previously supported a $1.25 billion housing and economic development bond plan under the Johnson administration. His appointment does not require approval from the City Council.
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