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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Sherman Park Project Moves Forward
Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture
Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council More Diverse Today, But…
Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie Grace
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Kids Ask Common Council for Safer Streets
Big increase in city pedestrians killed while crossing the street.
Jul 9th, 2017 by Jessica Wineberg
How to Prevent Crime
53206 zip code has high crime, high imprisonment. We need a different approach.
Jul 9th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Workers Urged to Use JobLines Buses
Freeway lawsuit got $13.5 million settlement; two bus lines to suburban jobs created.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Trump Budget Would Hurt City
$54 billion annual spending cut would hit long list of needed city programs.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Fighting the “Dark Store Loophole”
Big box stores like Walgreens and Menards claim tax loophole. Cities oppose it.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Public Safety Plan Ignores the Community
Aldermen should work harder to consult residents and target underlying causes of crime.
Oct 21st, 2016 by Markasa Tucker
Council Kills Prospect Ave High Rise
Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Creates More Community Schools
New reform comes after school board rejects proposed state OSPP plan by Abele.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Win the Elections?
The turnout will be massive. And could result in upsets.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Will Public Market Expand?
The fish market wants to expand outdoor cafe. And Chevy Johnson kicks off campaign for alderman.
Oct 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
