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MPD Begins Installation of Bullet Resistant Glass at District Stations

“I Have A Dream” Foundation – Milwaukee Launches New Cohort at Milwaukee Academy of Science

$4 million fund-raising effort being launched to provide students and families with financial support, wrap-around services

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1 Million for Summer Youth Programming and Job Training in Milwaukee

Federal funds to support collaborative effort with Employ Milwaukee, city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at engaging youth and enhancing safety

Milwaukee Violence Prevention Leaders Encourage Participation in Wear Orange Weekend

Community organizations send an open letter message to Milwaukee leadership: Don’t hold the Republican Convention in Milwaukee

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.2 Million Investment Aimed at Keeping Milwaukee Safe

Announcement builds on governor's investments in violence prevention and community safety

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2022

Tradition of City Celebrations to Continue with Community Activities

MPD will enforce Mayor’s Proclamation

Mark Chambers Jr. Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council

Chambers running to fill vacated 2nd District seat of Mayor Chevy Johnson

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Affordable High-Speed Internet Comes to Westlawn Gardens

Residents of the revitalized housing community will be eligible to receive free internet access thanks to a partnership between PCs for People, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, and Microsoft.

City of Milwaukee Seeking Developer Proposals for Homes MKE Initiative

American Rescue Plan Act funding will support Homes MKE initiative to renovate vacant houses, build stronger neighborhoods

Jerel Ballard Announces Campaign for 2nd District Alderman in Milwaukee

HACM to Expand Access to Affordable Housing on Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Leveraging public-private partnerships, the agency has awarded 149 project-based vouchers to developers and property owners in the area.

Statement on the election of Alderman José Pérez as Common Council President

By Common Council members: Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 19, 2022

Mayor Selects Alderman Nik Kovac to Serve as Budget Director

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2022 Season

More than 10,000 cruise passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee this summer

Wisconsin Democrats Congratulate Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Hundreds watch parent-led virtual listening sessions on K-12 education with mayoral candidates

Sessions among the only campaign events focused exclusively on issues related to the city’s schools

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Supports Dropboxes

WISN 12 News Hosts Live Milwaukee Mayoral Debate

Commitment 2022 debate to air on March 18, 2022, on WISN 12

The Bronze Fonz Returns to the Milwaukee RiverWalk on March 11

VISIT Milwaukee hosting ceremony officially unveiling the statue’s new look

Milwaukee Mayoral Candidates Forum March 16th at Turner Hall Ballroom

Hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and the Pabst Theater Group

Port Milwaukee Wind Turbine Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Cleanup and Restore Great Lakes

The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan

City of Milwaukee Opens Application Period for Summer Youth Internship Program

Since 2005, the Summer Youth Internship Program has connected thousands of young people with job opportunities and career pathways in City government

Mayoral Candidates Share Their Vision for Arts, Culture, and Creativity in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Mayoral Primary Candidate Survey Responses

Candidates share views on favorite historic places, historic preservation, economic development, and more

IBEW Local 494 endorses Cavalier Johnson for Mayor

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

You’re Invited: Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Virtual Forum

7-8:30 p.m., January 31, 2022, on Zoom

Civic Partnership to Present Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum February 9th at Turner Hall Ballroom

Event hosted by the Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Campaign Releases 1st TV Ad

The ad will air on Milwaukee broadcast television as well as online.

Latinx Leaders Condemn Common Council’s Refusal to Draw New Districts Reflecting Dramatic Growth of Latinx Population; Demand Second Legal Opinion

The press conference occurred shortly after a group of Latinx leaders delivered a letter signed by more than 70 Latinx leaders, organizations, elected officials and allies

Another Brave Police Officer Steps Up For Us!

Milwaukee’s “people problem” worries me.

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2022 Application Cycle for Public Art Conservation Fund

Nominations Sought for 25th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards

Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Builds War Chest of $350,000 for Special Election

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Last Night’s Tragic Killing of a Teenager

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson’s Statement on New Year’s Day Violence

Council adopts ordinance lowering recovery rate for assessable traffic calming improvements

Protecting against a new variant

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson December 2, 2021

President Johnson affirms right to vote for all eligible citizens

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 23, 2021

Nonprofit Seeks 75,000 Men to Help End Human Trafficking

HEMAD Campaign aims to raise awareness and seek an end to the commercial sex trade

Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Verdict

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 19, 2021

State bill would erase city’s move to decriminalize marijuana possession, increase minimum penalty to $100

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

In recognition of Veterans Day

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 11, 2021

Mayor Barrett and Common Ground Announce City of Milwaukee Joining National Gun Safety Consortium

Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Deliver for Milwaukee

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 6, 2021

Three police recruit classes, 195 new officers approved

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 5, 2021

Pres. Johnson successfully provides funding for 195 new police recruits in the 2022 City budget

Housing Authority employee target of attempted carjacking

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W Stamper, II

Common Council approves of ARPA funding for MLK Library development

Committee approves resolution for Milwaukee to join Gun Safety Consortium

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 21, 2021

Get your flu shot today!

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 20, 2021

Committee recommends approval of ARPA omnibus proposal

Includes funding for public safety and crime prevention, housing, lead abatement, continued COVID response and more

State investment will help address local violence

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 13, 2021

Black Business Boost announcement helps close economic opportunity gap

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 13, 2021

Council looks to maximize positive benefits with ARPA-funded housing rehab and construction work

Council submitted ARPA proposals now public

Will be discussed at Finance and Personnel Committee meeting Friday

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 11, 2021

Our residents, children deserve safer shared spaces

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 5, 2021

Council approves major ARPA-funded pedestrian safety/anti-reckless driving measure

Getting Milwaukee closer to better financial health, more stable housing, and improved public health and safety

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 21, 2021

Council approves legislation in opposition to concealed carry changes

Attracting, retaining young professionals in Milwaukee will be topic of “On the Issues,” Sept. 10

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson

September 7, 2021

State expects $319 million windfall, but MKE not allowed to raise a dime

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 7, 2021

FPC decision on Acting Chief Norman a step in the right direction

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 3, 2021

Statement on the nomination of Mayor Tom Barrett as Ambassador to Luxembourg

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 25, 2021

Congratulations Colectivo workers

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Scott Spiker

Vaccine policy helps create a safe work environment for city employees

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2021

New grant programs can help Milwaukee build long-term economic sustainability

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2021

Grocery gift cards, free food available to those impacted by power outages

Statement on reckless and potentially deadly incidents at Marshall Campus

From Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 19, 2021

Reckless driving leads to more unnecessary loss of life

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 16, 2021

Major Milwaukee employers join forces to boost diversity in hiring, buying decisions

Statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 10, 2021

Council approves legislation exploring use of ARPA funding to provide retroactive hazardous duty pay to certain city employees

Council adopts file urging cancellation of student debt

Alicia’s Place FoodShare Resource Center now open at Midtown

Committee approves file regarding student loan debt

Public Safety and Health Committee to discuss city’s lead abatement program on Thursday

Council Approves HaRUNbee Walk/Run For Healthy Birth Outcomes As Part Of Bronzeville Week 2021

International Nelson Mandela Day to include free MPM event, admission

Let The City Win, Too!

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson.

Survey to gather remote work preferences now live

Results will help City develop strategies to bolster remote work in Milwaukee

Commit To Safe Driving Rally Set For Thursday

COVID-19 vaccination clinic and meal giveaway to occur June 23

New Hunger Task Force satellite location now open at Midtown Center

Enough is enough with MHD lead program mistakes

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Millennial Task Force report received and has first recommendation approved

Let your voice be heard (and help shape history) by taking the survey!

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Abundance of opportunities exist for youth this summer

The time is now to make Jeffrey Norman permanent chief

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson June 3, 2021

With state of emergency winding down, enforcement of expired vehicle registrations must ramp up

Joint statement from Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Millennial Task Force set for report to Community and Economic Development Committee

Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program now available for local businesses

Variety of local grant opportunities also available

Council approves George Floyd Justice in Policing Act file

OWNS program aims to bring rental properties to local owners