Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future

Candidates for mayor differ on streetcar, partisan politics and who favors defunding police.

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

If elected mayor would push for more police resources, more beat cops.

State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019

Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.

The Return of the Bronze Fonz

Downtown landmark reinstalled on riverwalk, but with a new look.

Willie Hines, Jr. Named Head of Housing Authority

Hines is first African American and first former public housing resident to lead the agency.

Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board

Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.

MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System

Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.

More Turnover In City Attorney’s Office

6 attorneys recently resigned or were fired; 24 have left in less than two years. Non-attorneys also quitting.

City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead

Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.

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

Fessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM

With the city since Jan. 2021, HR director will become associate vice chancellor at UWM.

City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%

Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.

MPD Seeks To Hire 195 New Officers

It's not a career, says police chief. "It's a calling,"

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

Council Ends Battle Over Couture, City Attorney

Acting Mayor reverses position and now supports ending the fight.

Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires

Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.

Port Milwaukee Wind Turbine Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Traffic Safety Unit Issues 21,260 Citations In First Year

Police Chief and Acting Mayor say program is working.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare

Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.

Wisconsin Traffic Deaths Rising

Reckless driving isn't just a problem in Milwaukee.

Van Buren Could Receive Protected Bike Lane

City of Milwaukee considering three options.

Mayoral Race Includes At Least Seven Joint Appearances, Two Debates

Cavalier Johnson and Robert Donovan are pounding the pavement in advance of April 5 election.

Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost

Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.

Could City Become Magnet For Remote Workers?

Department of City Development studies ways to lure remote workers to live here.

Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision

But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.

Tearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman

City Attorney says alderman broke local, state and federal laws and has bullied and exceeded his authority at great cost to taxpayers.

Spencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes

Which officials? What are the charges? Who is investigating? City Attorney won't say.

Trial of Ald. Chantia Lewis Inches Forward

Embezzlement and falsifying campaign finance reports among 4 felony charges. Judge schedules June 3 plea hearing.

Milwaukee Seen As RNC Favorite

Former Governor Scott Walker leading tour of city today. Taxpayers paying for security.

Milwaukee Poised To Tow Unregistered Vehicles Driven Recklessly

Policy is envisioned as part of reckless driving crackdown.

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

Data Shows Sweep of Johnson’s Victory

Won 12 of 15 aldermanic districts, 216 out of 315 wards in mayor's race, did well even in Donovan's best district.

15 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?

It’s Johnson vs. Donovan For Mayor

Acting mayor and former alderman pull away from crowded field. Will face off in general election.

2022 Spring Primary Election Results

Election results for race for mayor and three county supervisor races.

Reckless Driving a National Problem

Yes, Milwaukee has huge problem, but it's part of a worrisome national trend.

Johnson Calls on State To Help City

Acting mayor asks Legislature to use tax surplus to fund public safety efforts in city.

$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim

Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.

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

Housing Authority Leader Tony Pérez Resigns

After serving as director for two decades, Perez has been out on medical leave.

Why You Should Vote For Each Candidate For Mayor

We asked the candidates themselves, what makes you the best person for the job?

City Poised To Use $8.5 Million From TIFs to Combat Reckless Driving

Projects located near Midtown Center, Burnham Park and East Town.

Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing

Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.

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

Bree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission

Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.

Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed

Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Mayoral Primary Candidate Survey Responses

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

Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing

But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.

Cavalier Johnson Delivers Public-Safety Focused “State of the City” Speech

Acting Mayor calls for three approaches to curb surge in violence.

IBEW Local 494 endorses Cavalier Johnson for Mayor

State Approves $96 Million Harbor Cleanup Facility

Part of federally-backed effort to remove "area of concern" designation from Milwaukee's waterways.

Prediction Market Offered For Mayoral Race

You can put money down on who will, or won't, be Milwaukee's next mayor. But watch out for a little-known state statute.

Meet City’s New Election Commissioners

Commissioners will provide election oversight for upcoming mayoral primary.

Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.

What Will Cavalier Johnson Do As Mayor?

Johnson prioritizing public safety, working with legislature and affordable housing.

AN OX Cafe Offers Up Asian Comfort Food

New northwest side bar and restaurant offering Lao and Thai cuisine was a long time coming.

Johnson Offers Economic Development Plan

Acting Mayor's vision for future is "balanced" to support workers, new business.

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Evolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet

Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.

Mayoral Race Features Virtual Forums, Keg Tappings

Pandemic alters traditional campaign trail, but candidates still making their pitch to voters.

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

Muslim Community Needs Representation

City redistricting shouldn’t overlook Hispanic community. But Muslims, too, deserve consideration.

City Sold 249 Foreclosed Homes in 2021

But hundreds of homes remain in city ownership awaiting your bid.

Milwaukee Could Start Towing Reckless Drivers’ Vehicles

Vehicle would need to be unregistered. But committee can't agree on policy.

City Asks for Help With Investigation into Mass Killing

Mayor, Police Chief ask for anyone with information on the murder of six people to come forward.

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

Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?

Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Campaign Releases 1st TV Ad

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

New Mayoral Poll Reorders Field

Independent poll shows different order of candidates in the race for mayor.

Anti-Harassment Policy Expanded After City Attorney Case

Effort took more than a year, from investigation to enactment.

Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.

First Milwaukee Mayoral Race Poll Released

Poll, released by Johnson campaign, shows acting mayor with narrow lead.

Council Ends Redistricting With Anger, Tears

Council members call process unfair, unjust and infuriating. How did things go wrong?

Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate

Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.

Talgo’s Wisconsin Trains Find Home In… Nigeria

Intended for high-speed Midwest line, they'll be used on metro line in Lagos.

Ieshuh Griffin Added To Mayoral Ballot

But Griffin fails to get Taylor and Johnson thrown off ballot.

City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.

New Assessment Commissioner Chosen

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson picks Nicole Larsen to first serve as Chief Assessor, then Assessment Commissioner.

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.

Off-Duty Officer Shot in Third Ward

Detective shot several times while intervening in a robbery.

Union, Supporters Demand Colectivo Begin Negotiations

Coffee company has filed a second appeal over the union election

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

A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.

City Lands $61 Million For Rental Assistance

Emergency assistance funds will be distributed by SDC and Legal Aid Society.

COVID-19 Deaths Rising in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee County, 55 people died from COVID-19 during the past seven days.

Half of Mayoral Candidates Bounced From Ballot

City Attorney Tearman Spencer leads list of those that failed to submit signatures.

City Could Sue Reckless Drivers in Civil Court

Could allow seizure of repeat offenders' cars. But is City Attorney trying to delay civil suits?

Nominations Sought for 25th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards

Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored

Milwaukee Giving Away Free N95/KN95 Masks

More than 1% of all Milwaukee residents tested positive for COVID-19 this week.

Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race

But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.

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

Police Will Monitor City’s Covid Testing Sites

Overcrowding, aggressive behavior lead to request for police presence.

Omicron Drives County’s Worst Pandemic Surge

'Staggering' surge in cases, hospitalizations 'unprecedented' for Milwaukee, official says.

Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021

Number hits 194, up from 97 in 2019. Non-fatal shootings also at record levels

New Video Captures Sound, History of City Hall Bell

E-flat giant weighs 20,505 pounds, making it the third largest bell ever cast in U.S.

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

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19

Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $10

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $10