Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson, was elected mayor of Milwaukee on April 5, 2022.
Elected to Milwaukee Common Council in 2016. Became council president in 2020 after re-election.
On Dec. 22 Johnson became acting mayor of Milwaukee following the resignation of Tom Barrett. Johnson was elected to the remainder of Tom Barrett’s term (through 2024) on April 5, 2022.
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Alderman, State Allies Seek Federal Help to Kill the Streetcar
Ald. Spiker makes a federal case out of stopping The Hop.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages
Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire
Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area
Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson
27 employees top the city's pay scale.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers
For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Union, City Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
Contentious, long negotiation ends with voluntary agreement.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Replacing 100-Year-Old City Building Won’t Be Cheap
But plan could yield long-term cost savings for Milwaukee.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar
Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Meetings Upcoming On Possible I-794 Removal, Replacement
WisDOT will present traffic impacts for first time on various alternatives.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers
Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director
Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has a Fire Truck Problem
Milwaukee may soon need to dial 911 to replace its fire trucks.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising
Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Hidden Tubes Will Net City $500,000 Annually
Milwaukee rewrites decades-old leasing framework.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model
Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase
Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Rainbow Crosswalks Mark Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ History
Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project leads installation.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Policy Forum Says City Successfully Navigated Budget Crisis, Only To Find Future Problems
New analysis suggests city will need cut spending in future years.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s The Story With The Halted High Rise?
Commissioner hints DCD could subsidize it. Area alderman believes it's dead. Marcus Center caught in middle.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase
Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
LaMarr Franklin Lofts Open, With A Waiting List
High demand for affordable housing in Harambee.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out
MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center
But will it be able to find a location?
Oct 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Speed Data Shows Dramatic Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Efforts
City's interventions are reducing speeds, crashes.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub
Formal revocation filing triggers high-stakes hearing.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract
Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Disaster Centers Will Help With Applications for Federal Funding
One center in Milwaukee, one in Wauwatosa. Deadline for applications is Nov. 12.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes
City contending with $100 million structural deficit.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Provide Cash For Some Homeowners’ Flood Repairs
Proposal cobbles together funds to help low-income owners make repairs.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Its Passage, ‘Growing MKE’ Still Not A Done Deal
Tensions reemerge as zoning changes proposed. 'That's how a frog is boiled.'
Sep 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Reading Coalition Hopes to Transform Instruction
MPS superintendent, mayor back effort targeting Milwaukee third graders.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief
President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm
Aid announcement comes with partisan pronouncement.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Joining Push for Commuter Rail Line
City formalizing commitment to Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee rail line.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help
County's costs climb to $54 million. Will Trump approve federal disaster relief?
Sep 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall
Dueling protests led to multi-level demonstration in City Hall.
Sep 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers
Mayor Johnson, DA Lovern warn of penalties for both organizers and spectators.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock
City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services
The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane
Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Gun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown
But thefts began to decline in 2023. Milwaukee Bucks campaign credited.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Criticized for Process of Choosing Wellness and Safety Leader
After three finalists came before public forum, Johnson chose someone else.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Devin Blake
City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods
Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud
Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Dog Park Opens
23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Thousands Line Up For Free Burgers at George Webb Diners
Burgers, big smiles, Brewers spirit—and a Cubs fan?
Aug 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency
Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin
After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Housing Authority HR Manager Terminated, Audit Finds Culture of Nepotism
Issues continue to pile up related to past leadership of agency.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.'
Aug 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup
DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’
Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding
Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event
Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024
But cruise traffic is right on target, and there are other indicators.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Providing Free Measles Vaccines
Cases of highly-contagious measles recorded in Oconto, Wisconsin.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Council Celebrates Success, Seeks New Members
City empowers teens to allocate substantial funding to nonprofits.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Alderwoman’s Opposition, Northwest Side Affordable Housing Project Approved
After years of delay, Cudahy Farms deal passed by council.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking
A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read
Literary Services of Wisconsin expands, new headquarters in Brewers Hill.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Alex Klaus
Council Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board
'Outstanding choice by the mayor,' says Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date
'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects
Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Deep Thought Goes Up For Auction This Week
Online auction for infamous beached boat goes live Tuesday morning.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
See Milwaukee’s New Pothole Filling Machine
New equipment requires less labor and provides longer-lasting fill.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff
'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New MPM Facility Drops a Beam While Celebrating New Milestone
A scary moment, then celebration of progress for Nature & Culture Museum.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Port Director Being Promoted To City’s HR Director
City's current head of HR leaving city government.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan
Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal
Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement
Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Community Cheers Modrzejewski Playfield Reopening
Parents, children and local officials celebrate newly updated southside park.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding
'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Philanthropist Donates 500 Bikes to Milwaukee Youths
Eric 'Shake' James saw something missing in Milwaukee’s underserved communities.
Jul 5th, 2025 by Chesnie Wardell
Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion
King Drive development would also be aided by city subsidy.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
Will the council agree with its rankings?
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting
Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant
Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Reopens Flag Debate. Again
Alders insist council can 'walk and chew gum' in taking on the flag issue.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Jumps Off Trampoline Debate
A $500 fine for improper usage? 'This is a trampoline. It's not a fire.'
Jun 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?
More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Beginning On Milwaukee’s Largest-Ever Riverwalk Expansion
Harbor District Riverwalk will line Inner Harbor, function much like a park.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Still Opposes Land Sale For Potential World-Tallest Timber Tower
Company won RFP contest, wants to build 55-story building. Bauman not sold.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Groundbreaking Held For Tallest Mass Timber Tower in Western Hemisphere
Milwaukee solidifies its status as a world leader in mass timber.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars
Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?
Jun 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts
Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Reading Coalition Would Train Teachers in Early Literacy
Mayor Johnson backs idea to use Act 20, state funding to help struggling children.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Asks Again for Red Light Cameras To Nab Speeders
New legislative bill limits where cameras can be placed, how proceeds are spent.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?
Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
