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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New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention
Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Latest Effort to Adopt New Milwaukee Flag Going Nowhere
Bureaucracy and confusion create a slow-moving comedy of errors.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Deadly May Fire, Milwaukee Adds New Safety Requirements
More inspections, more data and changes that will impact landlords, tenants.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Will West Milwaukee Do Development Near Brewers Stadium?
If it does, the big losers will be Milwaukee taxpayers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Attanasio Has Never Developed Around Brewers Stadium
And why new report pushing an $800 million project could be irrelevant.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers
Three opportunities in newly released RFQ by city, with more to come.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, County Executive Announce Winter Warming Shelters, Homeless Services
Warming shelters, meal sites and new strategies for preventing homelessness this winter.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Full Cost of New Police Contract
City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Leaders Celebrate Opening of Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex
The Corliss will eventually include 576 affordable apartments across eight buildings.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making
City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes
Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Forge Sells for $4.6 Million
Deeply indebted Bay View company sold out of receivership last week.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Mayor Is Looking To Move
Cavalier Johnson puts his home on the market.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes
Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Temporarily Closes Its STI Clinic
Health department does 45,000 sexually-transmitted infection tests per year.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Brewers’ Options To Develop Land Around Their Stadium
New study suggests housing, hotel, retail and offices atop parking lots.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises
Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy
New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Procell Has Sweeping Goals For Community Wellness and Safety
Is surprise appointee's plan to prevent violence too ambitious?
Nov 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments
Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed
Voluntary agreement also includes an additional year.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims To Build ‘Missing Middle’ Housing in 2026
But alderman is skeptical of timing and wants to reduce funding.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Launches Drive Ahead of Federal Cutoff of FoodShare Benefits
Donations are being accepted at more than 100 Milwaukee sites.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Northridge is Gone, Milwaukee Looks to Transform the Site
Searching for an anchor business or organization to help revive the area.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Reckless Drivers Would Get ‘Speed Limiter’ Devices Under New Proposal
Democratic legislators tout state bill. Milwaukee's mayor and Rep. Donovan have doubts.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey
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
