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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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
Perez Elected Common Council President
Ald. Jose Perez is first Latino to lead council. Fills vacancy created by Johnson's election as mayor.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat
Kovac has represented the East Side and Riverwest since 2008.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley-Davidson’s New Event Venue
The Garage will offer skyline views, industrial-chic style.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Cruise Ships Return to Milwaukee
For the first time since 2019 cruises return, the city expecting 33 visits in 2022.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Grant Could Help Stave Off 1,300 Layoffs
But only for a couple years. Milwaukee still needs state help.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Assessments Hike Residential Values By 17.7%
Property values surging across the entire city, but won't necessary mean a tax increase.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections
Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters
City Approves 31 New Speed Humps, More Expected
But backlog of sidewalk repairs looms
Apr 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Likely Won’t Be Devastated By Climate Change
A report by an insurance adjuster predicts the city will fare much better than other cities.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
MSOE Building Women’s Softball Stadium
The university is also adding five new women's sports, and making a push to diversify student body.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries
Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Carried 81% of City’s Wards
Sweeping victory in low-turnout election, lowest in an open race for Milwaukee mayor since 1900.
Apr 6th, 2022 by John D. Johnson
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results
Election results for mayor and county board.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Maintenance Issues Reduce The Hop’s Schedule
Second time this year the streetcar system will operate with reduced schedule.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues
How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Parents Group Concerned About City Leadership
Parents from public, charter, and choice schools seek quality education for all.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Ieshia Wiggins
What Do Milwaukee Mayors Do?
Like a public sector CEO, running 20 city departments.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Inside Milwaukee’s Biggest Construction Project
Mayor, Wisconsin Center CEO tour convention center expansion. Johnson says Milwaukee will land RNC.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Acting Mayor Johnson’s Brother Arrested On Felony Charges
Johnson has referenced his family's diverging lives on the campaign trail.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Let’s Not Whitewash Bob Donovan
Journal Sentinel offers sanitized version of Bob Donovan's run-ins with the law.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
City Selling Former Villa/Ritz Theater
Villard Avenue theater is landmark on far north side main street.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Karen Dettmer Leaving City For Federal Job
Interim Public Works Commissioner, former Water Works leader will join federal EPA.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan, Johnson Clash On Drop Boxes
Donovan opposes them, Johnson accuses him of amplifying election lies.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Halts Plan To Sue Reckless Drivers
Spencer submits last minute opinion saying the proposal is too broad.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Plans Car Theft “Strike Force”
Plan relies on private support of as much as $1.5 million to install high-tech solution in vulnerable autos.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s 911 Center
Some two dozen MPD employees handle more than 1 million calls per year. City plans reorganization of system
Mar 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout
Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Workers Seeking Raises Find Open Ears, Empty Pockets
Pension cliff and stagnant wages are pushing city toward a 'tipping point.'
Mar 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s Milwaukee Vs. Nashville For RNC
Field narrows to two for 2024 Republican convention - the Music City and the Cream City.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Congress Extends Streetcar Grant
Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Starts Massive Concrete Pour
78 truckloads of concrete for building's base. Developer exploring direct link to US Bank complex.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
