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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The Bronze Fonz Returns to the Milwaukee RiverWalk on March 11
VISIT Milwaukee hosting ceremony officially unveiling the statue’s new look
Mar 4th, 2022 by VISIT Milwaukee
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
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Milwaukee Press Club
Port Milwaukee Wind Turbine Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Feb 28th, 2022 by Port Milwaukee
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
Feb 17th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
Feb 14th, 2022 by City of Milwaukee Department of City Development
Mayoral Candidates Share Their Vision for Arts, Culture, and Creativity in Milwaukee
Feb 9th, 2022 by Imagine MKE
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Mayoral Primary Candidate Survey Responses
Candidates share views on favorite historic places, historic preservation, economic development, and more
Feb 8th, 2022 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
IBEW Local 494 endorses Cavalier Johnson for Mayor
Feb 5th, 2022 by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494
Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Feb 1st, 2022 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
You’re Invited: Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Virtual Forum
7-8:30 p.m., January 31, 2022, on Zoom
Jan 27th, 2022 by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
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
Jan 26th, 2022 by Pabst Theater Group
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Campaign Releases 1st TV Ad
The ad will air on Milwaukee broadcast television as well as online.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Cavalier Johnson
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
Jan 14th, 2022 by Voces de la Frontera
Another Brave Police Officer Steps Up For Us!
Milwaukee’s “people problem” worries me.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Bob Donovan
Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2022 Application Cycle for Public Art Conservation Fund
Jan 13th, 2022 by City of Milwaukee Arts Board
Nominations Sought for 25th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards
Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored
Jan 10th, 2022 by City of Milwaukee Department of City Development
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Builds War Chest of $350,000 for Special Election
Jan 5th, 2022 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Last Night’s Tragic Killing of a Teenager
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson’s Statement on New Year’s Day Violence
Jan 1st, 2022 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council adopts ordinance lowering recovery rate for assessable traffic calming improvements
Dec 14th, 2021 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Protecting against a new variant
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson December 2, 2021
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
President Johnson affirms right to vote for all eligible citizens
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 23, 2021
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Convergence Resource Center
Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Verdict
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 19, 2021
Nov 19th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Nov 18th, 2021 by Milwaukee Common Council
In recognition of Veterans Day
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 11, 2021
Nov 11th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Deliver for Milwaukee
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 6, 2021
Nov 6th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Three police recruit classes, 195 new officers approved
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 5, 2021
Nov 5th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Pres. Johnson successfully provides funding for 195 new police recruits in the 2022 City budget
Oct 28th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Oct 28th, 2021 by Milwaukee Common Council
Common Council approves of ARPA funding for MLK Library development
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Committee approves resolution for Milwaukee to join Gun Safety Consortium
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 21, 2021
Oct 21st, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Get your flu shot today!
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 20, 2021
Oct 20th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Committee recommends approval of ARPA omnibus proposal
Includes funding for public safety and crime prevention, housing, lead abatement, continued COVID response and more
Oct 15th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
State investment will help address local violence
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 13, 2021
Oct 13th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Black Business Boost announcement helps close economic opportunity gap
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 13, 2021
Oct 13th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council looks to maximize positive benefits with ARPA-funded housing rehab and construction work
Oct 12th, 2021 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council submitted ARPA proposals now public
Will be discussed at Finance and Personnel Committee meeting Friday
Oct 12th, 2021 by Ald. Michael Murphy
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 11, 2021
Oct 11th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Our residents, children deserve safer shared spaces
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 5, 2021
Oct 5th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council approves major ARPA-funded pedestrian safety/anti-reckless driving measure
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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
Sep 21st, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council approves legislation in opposition to concealed carry changes
Sep 21st, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Attracting, retaining young professionals in Milwaukee will be topic of “On the Issues,” Sept. 10
Sep 8th, 2021 by Marquette University
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson
September 7, 2021
Sep 7th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
State expects $319 million windfall, but MKE not allowed to raise a dime
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 7, 2021
Sep 7th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
FPC decision on Acting Chief Norman a step in the right direction
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 3, 2021
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Statement on the nomination of Mayor Tom Barrett as Ambassador to Luxembourg
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 25, 2021
Aug 25th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Aug 25th, 2021 by Milwaukee Common Council
Vaccine policy helps create a safe work environment for city employees
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2021
Aug 24th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
New grant programs can help Milwaukee build long-term economic sustainability
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2021
Aug 24th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Grocery gift cards, free food available to those impacted by power outages
Aug 19th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Statement on reckless and potentially deadly incidents at Marshall Campus
From Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 19, 2021
Aug 19th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Reckless driving leads to more unnecessary loss of life
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 16, 2021
Aug 16th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Aug 10th, 2021 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Council adopts file urging cancellation of student debt
Jul 28th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Alicia’s Place FoodShare Resource Center now open at Midtown
Jul 20th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Committee approves file regarding student loan debt
Jul 19th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Public Safety and Health Committee to discuss city’s lead abatement program on Thursday
Jul 12th, 2021 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Council Approves HaRUNbee Walk/Run For Healthy Birth Outcomes As Part Of Bronzeville Week 2021
Jul 7th, 2021 by Ald. Milele Coggs
International Nelson Mandela Day to include free MPM event, admission
Jul 7th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Let The City Win, Too!
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Survey to gather remote work preferences now live
Results will help City develop strategies to bolster remote work in Milwaukee
Jun 29th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
COVID-19 vaccination clinic and meal giveaway to occur June 23
Jun 21st, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
New Hunger Task Force satellite location now open at Midtown Center
Jun 18th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Jun 17th, 2021 by Milwaukee Common Council
Millennial Task Force report received and has first recommendation approved
Jun 15th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Let your voice be heard (and help shape history) by taking the survey!
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Jun 4th, 2021 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Abundance of opportunities exist for youth this summer
Jun 4th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
The time is now to make Jeffrey Norman permanent chief
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson June 3, 2021
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Millennial Task Force set for report to Community and Economic Development Committee
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program now available for local businesses
Variety of local grant opportunities also available
May 27th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council approves George Floyd Justice in Policing Act file
May 25th, 2021 by Ald. Milele Coggs
OWNS program aims to bring rental properties to local owners
May 24th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Congratulations Chief Lipski!
Joint Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic
May 21st, 2021 by Milwaukee Common Council
Transparency, Insight and Dialogue Needed on Decision to Rescind Milwaukee’s Public Health Order
Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 20, 2021
May 20th, 2021 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Committee sets public hearing for next week on ARPA funding preferences
Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Cavalier Johnson
May 19th, 2021 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Time is now for voters to be mindful of State effort to remove registered voters from rolls
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson May 17, 2021
May 17th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Bipartisan legislation a positive step forward for gun reform
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton May 17, 2021
May 17th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Wheelin’ at Westlawn FREE bicycle tune-up events and family rides scheduled for 2021
May 11th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Make plans to attend the MKE Virtual Collaborative Urban Investment Town Hall Meeting
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Cavalier Johnson
May 10th, 2021 by Milwaukee Common Council
We have great progress but also complex opportunities
May 7th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Welcome Goodwill!
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson May 6, 2021
May 6th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Club Midtown isn’t a thing
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson May 5, 2021
May 5th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council approves transparency file for receipt and distribution of ARPA funds
May 4th, 2021 by Ald. Michael Murphy
State effort to remove registered voters from rolls is routine maintenance, but voters need to be mindful
Council President Cavalier Johnson and Election Commission director urge affected voters to look for notices from state
Apr 29th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Projected loss of tourism revenue underscores need for structural change
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 26, 2021
Apr 26th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Big cities and small towns sing the same tune at Joint Finance Committee hearing
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 21, 2021
Apr 21st, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Celebrate Black Restaurant Week by visiting local eateries
Joint Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd and Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Apr 12th, 2021 by Milwaukee Common Council
Thank you, Reggie Moore
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 12, 2021
Apr 12th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Celebrate Week of the Young Child with community events
Apr 12th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Committee discusses trio of files aimed at transparency, inclusion for ARPA funding
Apr 8th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Comprehensive, inclusive process should dictate how federal dollars get allocated
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 2, 2021
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
City and County Leaders Call for ‘Purple Alert’ to Protect Domestic Violence Victims in Wisconsin
Mar 29th, 2021 by Sequanna Taylor
