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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City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee
Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Notables Attend City Birthday Party
The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.
Jan 27th, 2024 by Michael Horne
Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies
Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'
Jan 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Lena Taylor Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Long-serving state senator is latest Evers appointment to local circuit court.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall
Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee
Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators
Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The Herb Kohl Way
"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.
Jan 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey
After Missteps, Milwaukee Launching New Effort To Help Young Black Men
Lack of resources, infighting doomed prior efforts. Walter Lanier is charting a new course.
Jan 11th, 2024 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises
Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot
Griffin vows appeal, and warns that those involved will 'probably go to prison.'
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine
New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The Anti-Urban Views of Josh Schoemann
Why did Washington County Executive dump on Milwaukee?
Jan 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Evan Casey
City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park
Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line
KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Herb Kohl Passes Away
Former U.S. Sen. Kohl, 88, also a philanthropist, businessman and longtime Bucks owner, dies after brief illness.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Touts ‘Small Business Boom’ In Visit to Milwaukee
President hails record rise in Black-owned businesses in speech at WI Black Chamber of Commerce.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon
Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety
$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin
New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership
Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Bill Mixup Will Result In Approximately 600 Bills Being Reissued
City of Milwaukee forgot to include unpaid fees for hundreds of properties.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wins $15 Million To Demolish Northridge, But Still Must Prevail In Court
Federal funds, long anticipated, provide major boost to city's redevelopment effort.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street
One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders
Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Hundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview
Republican Party, local host committee hold media walkthrough in advance of 2024 convention.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal
Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector
Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget
Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions
But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?
Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee’s Chief Building Inspector Takes New Job
Erica Roberts swaps building code for computer code.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
The Streets of New Milwaukee Is Theme at Conference
Urban Spaceship delves into how to make city a people-friendly place.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s Veto Reduces Property Tax
Cavalier Johnson issues single veto, replacing small tax hike with federal grant money.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Civic Blackmail Works For Brewers Again
It was always an empty threat by Brewers, yet neither the Legislature nor Gov. Evers made any attempt to protect the taxpayers.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court
Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?
Bucks, Packers have built restaurants, hotel, apartments. Brewers urged to do the same.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments
New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Years After Settlement, Racial Disparities Remain In MPD’s Practices
Black residents remain far more likely to be stopped while driving, subjected to interview or stop-and-frisk exam.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Changes To Milwaukee’s Zoning Code Would Encourage More Development
"Growing MKE" proposal part of strategy to grow city to 1 million residents.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible
Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget
But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes
New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Midtown Early Voting Site Moving
With new owner of Midtown Center shopping complex, city moving across Capitol Drive.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety
First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Spaceship Conference Celebrates ‘Streets of New Milwaukee’
Annual urbanism conference scheduled for Nov. 14.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
A Spooky Weekend of Fun
Get those costumes ready, it's Halloween weekend.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program
Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws
Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility
But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board
At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sentry Foods Opens on Northwest Side
New grocery on 63rd and Silver Spring brings fresh produce, meat and more to a food desert.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Census Challenge Denied
City still adds 771 residents as jail population mixup fixed. Peer cities also saw challenge denials, cuts.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate
Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City
No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed
United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton
Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.
Oct 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County
New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?
Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations
Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
George Marshall Clark Plaque Dedicated in Third Ward
Historic marker memorializes site of Milwaukee's only documented lynching.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant
City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal
No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him
Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown
Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.
Oct 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson
Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges
Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility
What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?
Oct 1st, 2023 by Devin Blake
East Side Tower Adds Apartments
New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Oct 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund
But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant
UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?
Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness
Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique
Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races
Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Connector Building Opens in Harambee
New community hub and cafe part of larger revitalization project, B-Line Park.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium
New request for $2.5 million annually comes as city still paying prior costs
Sep 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee
He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax
But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?
City spent nearly a decade pursuing diversion, which was eventually reduced by Great Lakes governors.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout
Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Conference Touts Milwaukee’s Cream City Brick, How To Preserve It
The brick that made Milwaukee famous requires special care when attempting to maintain or restore it.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Regal Rexnord Moving HQ To Milwaukee
Beloit company making the move to Milwaukee, but will it bring any jobs with it?
Sep 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline
$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side
But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Lush Gourmet Popcorn Opening in Riverwest
Two-day grand opening ceremony to begin with Sept. 22 ribbon-cutting.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission
Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority
Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
