The Brief Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman is stepping down to focus on caring for her family, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson's office. Jonathan Ernst, the city's first deputy budget director, will serve as acting budget director. Chicago's budget director is stepping down as the city prepares for another difficult budget season, marking the latest leadership change within Mayor Brandon Johnson's finance team. Mayor Brandon Johnson"I want to thank Budget Director Annette Guzman for her extraordinary leadership and dedicated service to the people of Chicago. What's next:The administration said First Deputy Budget Director Jonathan Ernst will become acting budget director and oversee the office during the transition.