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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Bucks Win Another World Championship!
But this time it's for the NBA 2K League video game.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Johnson Moves to Concordia Neighborhood
A new house for new mayor, who buys historic mansion on Near West Side.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee, the RNC and Nuremberg
The city could be host to a quasi-fascist, Republican hatefest.
Aug 28th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
It’s City Budget Education Week
Why does Milwaukee face a fiscal crisis? What can be done? Virtual events will provide answers.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will RNC Have $200 Million Impact on City?
Some experts doubt it, pointing to convention’s 2016 impact for Cleveland.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Evan Casey
10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System
Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?
Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention
Alderman will resign to take post in his onetime rival's administration.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Was Key City Leader Fired?
Some in community question ousting of Office of Violence Prevention director Arnitta Holliman.
Aug 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers vs. Ballard For Common Council Seat
Chambers gets 60% of vote in three-way primary to fill mayor's former council seat.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch
Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2nd District Common Council Race
Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Developers Turn Corner Lot Into Five Apartments
Bay View bungalow gets new neighbors.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager
Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Nashville Rejects RNC, Milwaukee Now Lone Bidder
An official vote to grant Milwaukee the Republican convention expected Aug. 5.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bublr Expansion Includes Smaller Docks
Adding hundreds of new e-bikes and 26 new stations, including more minimal, flexible bike-sharing docks.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lasry’s Quitting Race Raises Questions
Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?
Aug 1st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens
Milwaukee streetcar and New York subway stops to feature inspirational messages.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Close Midtown Culver’s
Following last week's 3-1 vote for non-renewal, Common Council moves to grant second hearing for restaurant.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
The Trade Hotel Tops Off
High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race
Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers
MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Changes Could Grow City Population
City looks to update zoning code, in line with Mayor Johnson's vision for growth.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Racial Disparity in Homeownership Growing
Report finds gap worse than in 10 peer cities and has worsened since Great Recession.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Police Sending Body Armor To Ukraine
Sister city Irpin will receive donations of disused protective equipment.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office
Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Tries New Tactics For Vehicle Thefts, Reckless Driving
MPD using bait cars to catch car thieves. State Patrol will provide assistance on Capitol and Fond du Lac.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns
Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election
Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.
Jul 20th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
Mayor Johnson Goes To Harvard
Milwaukee's leader among 40 mayors participating in Harvard City Leadership Program.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Panel Picks Milwaukee To Host 2024 Convention
Full committee must still vote in early August to approve Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Kohl’s Downtown Store Is Test of Smaller Format
CEO promises data-driven approach to deliver everything customers love about Kohl's.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding
City has replaced 524 laterals this year, but Biden administration says that will greatly increase with federal funding.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How Victor Amaya Became a Data Wonk
Immigrant and former educator becomes new leader of nonprofit Data You Can Use.
Jul 13th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission
Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
TIF Could Fund Traffic Calming, Affordable Housing Near Downtown
City proposing $6.5 million for traffic calming, anti-displacement housing efforts in area north of Fiserv Forum.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson’s New HR Director Gets Committee Endorsement
Harper Donahue would move from the City of Madison to Milwaukee.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of Milwaukee’s Independence Day Parades
Community groups, candy and candidates fill Milwaukee's streets
Jul 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Making Progress on Reckless Driving
Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.
Jul 4th, 2022 by Jordan Morales
New Hotel Hints At Potential of Deer District
The Trade could be a key connecting piece between Fiserv Forum and Downtown, activating forlorn W. Juneau Ave.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
July 4th Festivities, Fireworks Return
Full Independence Day celebrations at parks throughout Milwaukee after two years limited by pandemic.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Seeks Partners On Project Lowering Speed Limits
Firms will design outreach campaign, measure results for project to lower speed limits to 20 mph.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19
Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
VISIT Milwaukee Has New Plan To Drive Tourism
Strategy includes Milwaukee-focused TV show, traveling visitor center and more.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals
New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Inside Komatsu Mining’s Massive New Harbor District Campus
P&H parent company swaps a ribbon cutting for a tree planting in opening new factory.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?
Mayor Cavalier Johnson seeking new Public Works Commissioner.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths
City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Visits Garden Homes Neighborhood
Governor takes walking tour of north side neighborhood, discusses violence prevention.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
ARPA Funds Can’t Plug City Budget Hole
Deficit keeps growing and even devoting every ARPA dollar to it won't solve problem.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Clifton Crump Named To Zoning Board
Former secretary of city's Board of Zoning Appeals returns to serve on board, to acclaim from council members.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Make Your Voice Heard Without An Alder
2nd and 3rd districts, formerly held by Mayor Johnson and Nik Kovac, now lack representation.
Jun 9th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
St. Augustine Building Elementary School On Entire City Block
$49 million building will create city's largest school campus, serving 2,400 pupils.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races
Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment
Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs RNC Agreement To Applause
But two big questions remain: will city win convention and will it benefit financially?
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
Move praised by mayor, convention backers.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Plan For Universal Driver’s Education
Common Ground's proposal calls for insurance companies to be lead funders of program.
May 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending
African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.
May 28th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million
Milwaukee can't otherwise benefit from convention because of lack of sales or hotel tax.
May 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Advocacy Groups Urge City, Reject RNC
Milwaukee a finalist for Republican convention. Mayor calls it a 'business decision, not a political one.'
May 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks, FPC Plan Downtown Concert Venue
Two buildings with 800 and 4,000 person capacities on former Bradley Center site.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Do Juvenile Curfews Reduce Crime?
Research indicates tactic recently employed by Milwaukee has little effect on crime.
May 19th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
3 More Charged In Downtown Shooting That Left 17 Injured
A criminal complaint indicates the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute. Six arrested to date, including those who were shot.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee On Pace For Record Homicides
81 homicide victims in county so far this year, up from 65 at this point in 2021.
May 18th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Milwaukee Students Ask for Action on Reckless Driving
Mayor Johnson, Chief Norman sit down with sixth-grade students at Roosevelt Middle School.
May 18th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Milwaukee Will Enforce Citywide Curfew For Those 16 And Under
Decision comes after 21 shot, 11 arrested from three Friday shootings.
May 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled
Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.
May 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Rise of José Pérez
How high school dropout rose to become first Latino Common Council president in Milwaukee history.
May 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention
Common Council would approve framework agreement to allow formal work with GOP.
May 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
25 projects cover entire city, range from big to small.
May 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Awards Vouchers to 7 West Side Housing Projects
Awards will advance the creation or rehabilitation of 390 apartments.
May 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Handing Out Free Gun Locks
Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat
Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit
See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.
May 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council
Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.
May 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?
1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Backs Kovac For Budget Director
A unanimous vote for alderman, whose resignation is expected to occur May 9.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls
Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.
May 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Thousands March for Immigrant Rights
Voces da la Frontera leads May Day march, challenges Pres. Biden and Sen. Ron Johnson
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Address Rise in Violence
MU poll found nearly 40% of Milwaukeeans worry about safety.
May 2nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
City Seeks Firms To Transform Vacant Homes
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Students Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Mayor Johnson, DPW plant trees along 30th Street corridor with students from nearby schools.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bublr Rolling Out Hundreds of E-Bikes, 26 New Stations
New e-bikes are "awesome" and "extremely fun" says Mayor Johnson.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments
Musical chairs game has new leaders at the helm of city's most powerful committees.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Lead Public Works Department?
Proposal would give Mayor Johnson ability to pick non-engineer to lead key department.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Now A Suburban Republican Running For Assembly
20-year Milwaukee alderman wants to stop city's "chaos" from spreading to suburbs.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Aaron Lipski Given Four-Year Term As Fire Chief
Chief comes from a family that is synonymous with Milwaukee fire fighting.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bob Donovan Considers Another Run For Office
Former alderman and two-time mayoral candidate publicly considering run for Assembly.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Election Called For Northside Aldermanic Seat
Winner will replace newly-elected Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat
Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
