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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Food Trucks Face New Restrictions
Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.
May 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan
Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.
May 12th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers
City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Baird Center Reaches Highest Point
Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Spanish Company Will Make EV Chargers In Milwaukee
Ingeteam will add product lines to its wind turbine plant in Menomonee Valley.
May 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities
Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.
May 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum
Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.
May 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Cruise Season Kicks Off in Milwaukee
Milwaukee could set another record as Viking adds second ship to Great Lakes roster. But when will new dock be ready?
May 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County
County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?
Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee
New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees
Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
RNC Looking For Businesses To Partner With
Host committee launches vendor website, promises lasting impact.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes
Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
11-Story East Side Hotel Approved
Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause
Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Confectionately Yours Hosts Grand Opening
Plus: Hot Dish Pantry opens, 10th season for Pete's Pops and Chillwaukee's new owners.
Apr 16th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago
Visit Milwaukee hopes for side tourism to this city by Democratic convention goers.
Apr 15th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC
City would house additional officers from across the state and country.
Apr 15th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Bucks Tightening Deer District Security Ahead of Playoffs
Community ambassadors, increased police presence and 'leave it at home' initiative aim to protect fans for Bucks postseason.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Returns
Annual event returns on May 8 with in-person programming and new organization at its helm.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Legal Sports Betting Begins in Milwaukee
Mayor Cavalier Johnson puts $20 down for first bet.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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
