Mayor’s Office

After Surprise Loss, Mayor Names New Violence Prevention Czar

Cavalier Johnson goes back to one of the original candidates for the job.

The correct call: MPD decides against facial recognition technology

Statement from Alderman Alex Brower February 6, 2026

Communication File Seeks Discussion of City Response in Face of Possible Federal Surge

Mayor Offers Olive Branch On Oversight of Cabinet Officials

But will Common Council members accept it?

Truth in Advertising: Parking Tickets to be Renamed “Streetcar Stubs”

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker October 30, 2025

Good Money after Bad: Committee Hears Why We Spend Over $4 Million Net on the Streetcar while Raising Taxes and Fees

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker October 15, 2025

MPS Foundation Welcomes Myra Edwards as New Leader

Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud

Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.

$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?

Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.

Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board

Four new HACM board members coming in, acting president on the way out.

2025 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowship Panelists to Give Public Talk at Haggerty Museum of Art, November 14

Council Members Skeptical of Employ Milwaukee’s Financial Health

But Mayor's chief of staff says its a rumor that has been "greatly exaggerated."

Milwaukee Aims To Cut Food Waste By 130 Tons in 2 Years

City program will also help feed those experiencing food insecurity.

Common Ground To Mayor – ‘Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?’

Organization ramps up call to oust head of beleaguered Housing Authority.

Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC

And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024

'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.

City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services

Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.

City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?

Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.

DWD Announces Appointments of Jeremy Simon as Assistant Deputy Secretary, Arielle Exner as Legislative Liaison

City Could Sue Reckless Drivers in Civil Court

Could allow seizure of repeat offenders' cars. But is City Attorney trying to delay civil suits?

Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney

Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.

Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee

Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.

The Many Campaigns of Paul Soglin

First elected to Madison Common Council in 1967, now running for governor in Democratic primary.

The Death of Jermaine Claybrooks

Police killed suspected drug dealer, but his family and lawyer say slaying unjustified.

A Call to Service

I have met hundreds of my neighbors who have expressed to me that they need a leader who will serve them with the best interest of our district and our city at heart.

Media Thrilled, Donovan Will Run for Mayor!

Colorful, combative foe of Mayor Barrett will oppose him in 2016, which means far more fun for reporters covering the race.

Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards

From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.

Mayor Barrett’s Statement on Today’s Tragic Shooting

Mayor Barrett Released the Following Statement Regarding Today’s Tragic Shooting

Celebrate the 99th Annual City/County Christmas Tree Lighting

Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele, and Ald. Ashanti Hamilton at Red Arrow Park

Mayor Barrett Announces 6.8% Drop in Teen Births

Through outreach and education efforts, city announces progress in meeting 2015 goal.

Mayor Barrett Announces “Freshwater Way” As the Winning Street Name to Replace “Pittsburgh Avenue”

Popular Contest Produced Hundreds of Suggestions

Crisses Averted

Barrett and Walker Announce Plan for Ballots in Milwaukee

How Mayor Norquist’s Salary Cut Lowers Property Taxes

John Norquist styles himself as a budget cutter, but few are aware of how personally he has taken that mission.

Is Ald. Herron Leaving Town?

City Hall has been rife with rumors that Ald. Terrance Herron is leaving Milwaukee.

Why The Mayor is Not Dead

Back in the early 1980s, Milwaukee Magazine ran a scathing caricature of Mayor Henry Maier with the title "What Does This Man Do All Day?"