Cavalier Johnson

Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall

Dueling protests led to multi-level demonstration in City Hall.

‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers

Mayor Johnson, DA Lovern warn of penalties for both organizers and spectators.

City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock

City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.

Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services

The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.

Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane

Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.

Milwaukee County Overdose Deaths Down 30% in 2024

Third year in a row of decline, but officials say there's still more work to do.

Gun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown

But thefts began to decline in 2023. Milwaukee Bucks campaign credited.

Mayor Criticized for Process of Choosing Wellness and Safety Leader

After three finalists came before public forum, Johnson chose someone else.

City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods

Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.

Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud

Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.

$1.5m Being Released Today for Driver Ed Grants – Eligible Students Should Apply Asap

Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers

Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.

Downtown Dog Park Opens

23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.

Thousands Line Up For Free Burgers at George Webb Diners

Burgers, big smiles, Brewers spirit—and a Cubs fan?

Flood Recovery Efforts Ongoing One Week After Disaster

Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha to Continue Passenger Rail Exploration with Proposed Regional Commission

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Port Milwaukee earns Great Lakes Seaway ‘Pacesetter Award’ for increased international cargo

Port Milwaukee saw a 70% increase in international tonnage, earning its 16th Pacesetter Award

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2025 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

Housing Authority HR Manager Terminated, Audit Finds Culture of Nepotism

Issues continue to pile up related to past leadership of agency.

Milwaukee Offers Guidance For Bars, Restaurants Cleaning Up From Storm

O'Lydia's showcased by Mayor, Health Department as 'best of the worst-case scenario.'

Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup

DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.

Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’

Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.

City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding

Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.

Milwaukee Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event

Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.

Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence

Mobile booking facility, drones and more.

Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024

But cruise traffic is right on target, and there are other indicators.

Milwaukee Bucks Unveil New Bucks Health And Wellness Clinic

Bucks Health and Wellness celebrates program’s one-year anniversary

Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Grand Opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery, Heralding a New Era of Cancer Research in Wisconsin

MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

City Providing Free Measles Vaccines

Cases of highly-contagious measles recorded in Oconto, Wisconsin.

Youth Council Celebrates Success, Seeks New Members

City empowers teens to allocate substantial funding to nonprofits.

Despite Alderwoman’s Opposition, Northwest Side Affordable Housing Project Approved

After years of delay, Cudahy Farms deal passed by council.

Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking

A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.

More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read

Literary Services of Wisconsin expands, new headquarters in Brewers Hill.

Council Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board

'Outstanding choice by the mayor,' says Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II.

Celebrating 35 Years of Access, Equity, and Empowerment: Join Milwaukee’s ADA Anniversary Event!

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.

Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects

Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.

Deep Thought Goes Up For Auction This Week

Online auction for infamous beached boat goes live Tuesday morning.

See Milwaukee’s New Pothole Filling Machine

New equipment requires less labor and provides longer-lasting fill.

Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff

'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.

New MPM Facility Drops a Beam While Celebrating New Milestone

A scary moment, then celebration of progress for Nature & Culture Museum.

Port Director Being Promoted To City’s HR Director

City's current head of HR leaving city government.

Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan

Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.

Milwaukee Common Council Marks Milestone in Youth Protection with Unanimous Passage of Hemp-derived THC Sale Age Restrictions

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.

Wellpoint Care Network to Host Fourth Annual Back to School Bash

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.

Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts

Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.

Community Cheers Modrzejewski Playfield Reopening

Parents, children and local officials celebrate newly updated southside park.

Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding

'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.

Statement on Mayor’s Veto of File 250078, Exempting the 4th District from the Odd/Even Parking Restriction

Alderman Robert J. Bauman July 7, 2025

Philanthropist Donates 500 Bikes to Milwaukee Youths

Eric 'Shake' James saw something missing in Milwaukee’s underserved communities.

Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion

King Drive development would also be aided by city subsidy.

Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?

Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.

Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force

Will the council agree with its rankings?

History Project launches three initiatives to amplify LGBTQ voice and visibility

Pride Month may be over, but the real work has just begun

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting

Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant

Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.

Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility Turns 100

Council Reopens Flag Debate. Again

Alders insist council can 'walk and chew gum' in taking on the flag issue.

Council Jumps Off Trampoline Debate

A $500 fine for improper usage? 'This is a trampoline. It's not a fire.'

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?

Construction Beginning On Milwaukee’s Largest-Ever Riverwalk Expansion

Harbor District Riverwalk will line Inner Harbor, function much like a park.

City needs real solutions to Street Takeovers

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez June 18, 2025

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?

Milwaukee Takes Bold Step Toward New City Flag with Launch of Official Task Force

Alderman Still Opposes Land Sale For Potential World-Tallest Timber Tower

Company won RFP contest, wants to build 55-story building. Bauman not sold.

Groundbreaking Held For Tallest Mass Timber Tower in Western Hemisphere

Milwaukee solidifies its status as a world leader in mass timber.

Congresswoman Moore, Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Port Milwaukee Director Spotlight Significance of Great Lakes Maritime Industry

Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea

It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.

Employ Milwaukee Announces New President & CEO, Julie Cayo

Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars

Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Tourism Numbers Showing Milwaukee is the State’s Travel Leader

Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts

Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.

Monumental Sculpture Returning to Wisconsin Avenue to Honor Vel R. Phillips

Working in partnership, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District No. 21, America’s Black Holocaust Museum, and Sculpture Milwaukee will install “Within the Folds (Dialogue 1)” (2020), a figural sculpture by the internationally renowned artist Thomas J. Price, in Vel R. Phillips Plaza on June 11.

Milwaukee Reading Coalition Would Train Teachers in Early Literacy

Mayor Johnson backs idea to use Act 20, state funding to help struggling children.

Milwaukee Asks Again for Red Light Cameras To Nab Speeders

New legislative bill limits where cameras can be placed, how proceeds are spent.

Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?

Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.

Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal

Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.

New City Plan For ‘Street Takeovers’ – Arrest the Onlookers

Reckless drivers combined with crowd gatherings threaten safety, evade police.

Mayor Johnson, Alderman Spiker, and Chief Norman Join In Support of New Legislation to Curb “Street Takeovers”

Council Approves Proposed Deer District Hotel

Moxy Hotel was caught in crossfire over fight about The Trade hotel.

Acts Housing Launches Campaign To Outbid More Predatory Landlords, Help Homebuyers

Acts Housing raising funds to expand lending for first-time homebuyers, compete against landlords.

‘Growing MKE’ Proposal Picks Up Key Endorsement

New name, revised plan turns one major opponent into a supporter.

Acts Housing Nears $26.4 Million Fundraising Campaign Goal as Non-Profit Marks its 30th Anniversary

Launches Public Phase of Opening Doors Campaign Designed to Transform Local Housing Landscape and Expand Homeownership

Common Council to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at meeting on June 3

Council members, employees to march in Pride Parade on Sunday

The Community Within The Corridor Celebrates Completion, Reopening

Large portion of complex was closed more than two years because of environmental contamination.

City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety Grants $575,000 to Youth Activities Across the City

City Deploying Additional Cameras to Address Illegal Dumping

And is offering $1,000 rewards for tips leading to citation.

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson Regarding WCD Agreement

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $10

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $10