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 Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023
From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Northside House Fire Kills Three Overnight
Seven people have died in house fires in Milwaukee so far this year.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority
Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?
Mar 27th, 2023 by John Torinus
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Ambassador Hotel Restaurants Reopening
All three have now reopened, as executive chef returns and new catering division launched.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go
Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Tower Starts Its Rise
Tower crane only hints at future height of 31-story apartment building.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Firm Wants To Buy Northridge From Chinese Owners
But is it just a stall tactic? City thinks so.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed
Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?
Mar 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan
44-page plan calls for community outreach, expanded police force and youth engagement.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Launching New Community Plaza Program
Effort would allow underused streets to be turned into temporary parks.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor
Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Three Transgender Women Killed In Milwaukee in Nine Months
Local LGBTQ+ community leaders concerned about trend echoing national data.
Mar 4th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget
Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.
Mar 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?
Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier
Jackie Q. Carter is new director of Port Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy
Board expected to pass resolution, echoing stand of national medical groups.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban
Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson’s Plan to Nearly Double Milwaukee’s Population
Hopes to grow city's population from 577,222 to 1 million. How will he do it?
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
County Has A History With the Sales Tax
For 15 years local officials have debated, voted, campaigned on and lobbied for a county sales tax hike.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City Board Endorses $30 Million For NM’s $500 Million Tower Project
Subsidy also includes $10 million for bike, park and street improvements.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee
30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Approves Its Half of Fiserv Subsidy
Company will get up to $7 million from state, $7 million from city TIF distrct
Feb 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying
New website shows what businesses are receiving payments from city.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers’ Budget Will Include More Shared Revenue, Sales Tax
Proposal could solve Milwaukee's fiscal woes. But Republicans may scrap Ever's budget.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Host GOP Presidential Debate In Lead Up To RNC
Host committee working to secure delegate hotels within 60 miles of city.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment
Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Will Audit City’s Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure
City Thread awards Milwaukee grant, which includes audit and action plan.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Go Next?
Milwaukee County could pass its own ban. Evers calls Republican actions 'ridiculous.'
Jan 28th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station
Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Joins People-Focused National Transportation Group
NACTO membership gives city support in its push for safe streets.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government
Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."
Jan 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City, GMC Kick Off Study of City Operations
Study will have price tag in the hundreds of thousands, but who is the mystery firm doing it?
Jan 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate
Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed
Business district will do formal study with goal of a trial as early as this summer.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director
Carter would set many firsts if confirmed by council.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising
St. Augustine will be the largest single-campus school in Milwaukee when building is completed this fall.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
Other serious crimes down 15%.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer
Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring
Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision
Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change
City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'
Jan 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey
MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students
$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court
Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Ascension Stole Christmas
Shutting down Labor and Delivery Unit at St. Francis Hospital shows disregard for patients and staff.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals St. Francis Chapter Leadership
City of Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Cut Again
Downgrades will cost millions over time. Long-term fiscal plan needed.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her
Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Announce Dates for 2024 Milwaukee Convention
The Grand Old Party will take over Milwaukee in the middle of July.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ascension Hospital’s Plan To Close Labor and Delivery Unit Criticized
City officials condemn this. It leaves 'no labor and delivery services" on city's South Side.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents
City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?
Assembly Speaker's comments blasting Milwaukee worries Mayor Johnson.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Buffalo Wild Wings TIF Could Fund Road Repairs
Repairs and speed bumps for 8 southside streets. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funding For Pedestrian Plaza, Protected Bike Lane
Tax revenue from three apartment buildings will be tied to East Side pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Historic Preservation Process Broken?
Some feel city's process needs to be reformed. Are they right?
Dec 13th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud
Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
First “Affordable Forever” House Available From Community Land Trust
Buyer sought for new-to-Milwaukee strategy designed to create affordable housing, community wealth.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Traffic Calming Poles Reduce Speeding
City has installed them on corners of major intersections. Studies show reduction in extreme speeding.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson
Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower
Hines praises Milwaukee, and contractor says pile driving will be done at start of 2023.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges
Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?
It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Venues Announce Milwaukee Theater District
New coalition of groups and venues aims to spotlight city as arts and culture destination.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City To Fund 12 Affordable Housing Projects
Using federal funds for everything from new apartments to blocking predatory landlords.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats
Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver
LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns
But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes
Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sets New Homicide Record
For the third straight year city has a new record high and it's only November.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers
MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned
Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School
Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval
Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement
Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Conference Touts Mayor’s 1,000,000 Milwaukeeans Goal
Urban Spaceship speakers offer ideas from scrapping I-794 to eliminating zoning code.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Newly Opened Journal Commons
Former newspaper headquarters now a 141-unit apartment building.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
