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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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
Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Robert Kraig and Rafael Smith
Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax
And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'
Jun 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration
Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Local Businesses Win Fresh Food Grants
City funds help awardees pay for micro-farms, fresh food storage coolers and more.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Diet Lite Offers Fat New Album
Milwaukee band has some crazy incidents before releasing 52-minute, 18-track 'Into the Pudding.'
Jun 12th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Third Ward Tower Making Its Mark
Building will eventually rise 31 stories, but it's already clearly visible
Jun 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Leaders Celebrate Launch of BRT Service
Connect 1, the new bus rapid transit service, launched Sunday.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s Special Grants Office Secured $46.8 Million in 2022
In its second year of operation, the county's grants division applied for approximately $143.6 million in funding.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Labor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee
400 workers will otherwise lose their job following surprise announcement.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Evan Casey
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side Tower Gets Final Approval
New Land proposal for 25-story building wins unanimous Common Council vote.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets
"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.
May 31st, 2023 by Evan Casey
East Side Pedestrian Plaza Opens
The crossroads of the East Side are now a little bit easier to traverse.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement
Comments come as fight over funding American Family Field repairs and upgrades heats up.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Master Lock Closing Milwaukee Manufacturing Plant
Union says 330 jobs being outsourced.
May 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC
Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.
May 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
See The 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 winners span the city, represent the best of Milwaukee architecture and design.
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril
Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.
May 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Underway On Greenest Library in Milwaukee
New Martin Luther King Library will be a community hub, and provide housing for 93 households.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax
Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.
May 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers
Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing
Theft epidemic caused by company's negligence, plaintiffs argued.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Trade Hotel
Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.
May 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
