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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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
Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?
Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans
300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax
The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium
Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee
Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Amassing Large Pile of Campaign Cash
Crowley sitting on more than $200,000 war chest with primary more than 7 months away.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network
Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Johnson Hosts 2,000 Kids at Brewers Game
Part of Safer City MKE initiative, partnership with Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Brewers Community Foundation.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Xankia Unveils New Look, Menu
Vietnamese-American restaurant in Downtown hosted grand reopening last weekend.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
2 Charged With Hate Crimes Against Muslim Women
Mayor Johnson condemns 'horrific' attack at Cathedral Square on July 30.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Food Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive
Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes
Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Blocks Judges’ Quick Termination of Court Alternatives Program
But exactly why two judges pursued terminating decades-old JusticePoint partnership is unclear.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran and Devin Blake
Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year
But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall
Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board Approves Sales Tax
County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting
Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside St. Augustine’s Huge Expansion
K4-12 private choice school adding new $49 million school building.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback
Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign
Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."
Jul 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes
But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Port Celebrates Biggest Investment In 60 Years
New facility is a partnership of city and state, like 'peanut butter and jelly.'
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax
But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Vetoed Funding for Republican National Convention
GOP legislators gave Milwaukee tourism bureau $10 million for 2024 convention.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Baird Name Will Be Added Atop U.S Bank Center
Financial company extends its lease of nearly half of Wisconsin's tallest building.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying
Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Have A Firefighting Boat? City Needs One for Republican Convention
City seeking all sorts of security products for national convention in July 2024.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots
Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual Wins Key Vote To Close Cass Street
But not without derision, and the suggestion to create an open-air passageway for the public.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents
Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Struggles With Shrinking System
With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech
Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
