Cavalier Johnson

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson announces 2020-2024 committee assignments

City Trails State, Nation in Census Response

Each non-response could cost Milwaukee $1,600 per year for next decade.

Statement on the passing of SDC Commissioner George Matthews

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 23, 2020

7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?

Likely to rise as Health Department reviews all data. Council pushes for absentee voting.

The Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.

City Clerk Faces Surprise Opposition

Nikiya Dodd leads charge to replace Jim Owczarski with Theodore Lipscomb.

Alderman Cavalier Johnson elected Common Council President

Five Women Make Council History

The Milwaukee Common Council now looks more like the city it represents.

Johnson Elected Council President

Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.

Proposal Would Mail Milwaukee Voters Absentee Request Forms

Proposal from incoming Dimitrijevic would make it easier for people to vote in November election.

White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout

Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.

Plastic Straw Ban Went Into Effect, Did Anyone Notice?

As of yesterday, city restaurants and bars must obey. Which is the least of their concerns.

City Approves Wisconsin Center Deal

Expansion approved and could pay $1 million per year to Milwaukee. But Bauman, others doubt it.

“Stay-at-Home” order calls for more adaptability

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson March 25, 2020

Council Delays Convention Expansion?

9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.

Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees

Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.

Be on the lookout for city workers cleaning our streets

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson March 11, 2020

Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions

City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.

Committee Approves Large Solar Deal After Contentious Debate

Ald. Bob Bauman's amendments attempt to set baseline, grow value of deal.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Crowley Rising in County Exec Race

He and Chris Larson look likely to make it through the February primary.

Meet the City’s Millennial Task Force

Presenting the 15 members and challenges (Millennial brain drain!) they must address.

Is Tire Disposal Fee Causing Illegal Dumping?

Council wants data, raises concerns.

Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson endorses David Crowley for Milwaukee County Executive

Committee Debates Snow Plowing Performance

Are the city's strategies working? Council members want changes.

Proposal Targets “Forever Plastics”

Proposal by Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Nicholson bans use of non-biodegradable plastics in county facilities.

Council Inches Toward Universal Basic Income

Proposal will create a framework, needs philanthropic support.

Meet the Candidates for City Offices

Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.

Officials Advance $500/Month Basic Income Plan

Are you low-income and want $500 per month? The city has a pilot plan, almost.

Could Strauss Plant Deal Be Revived?

Ald. Johnson working to save deal, Barrett holds out hope, community meeting planned.

Council approves resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Council Bans Most Plastic Straws

Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.

Council Overrides Every Barrett Veto

Without debate Common Council overrides mayor, keeps 59 amendments to budget

117-Year-Old School Getting Transformed

Developer will turn MPS school he once attended into 40-unit apartment complex.

City’s Millennial “Brain Drain” Raises Concerns

State reports shows Milwaukee has problem. Alderman proposes task force to find solutions.

Statement on closure of Midtown Starbucks

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson November 15, 2019

Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws

Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.

Committee recommends approval of resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Aldermen Push Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Council members working with Equal Rights Commission to advance inclusive policy.

Snow Delays Leaf Collection Until 25th

Snow storms extend cutoff. You now have 11 more days to sweep leaves into the street.

Alderman Cavalier Johnson on Running for Milwaukee County Executive

I believe that my focus should remain on the work at hand in City Hall at this time.

Help Milwaukee Police catch hit-and-run suspect

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson November 8, 20

Council Cuts Police, Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget

Council wrestles with huge fiscal challenges due to rising police costs, declining state aid.

Council Okays St. Augustine’s $30 Million Plan

One of city's fastest-growing schools plans substantial expansion.

Remembering Mildred Harpole

Beloved activist for education equity, equal rights, dies in her 80s.

Local business leaders step up to support community assets

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson October 29, 2019

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites. 

RACM Approves Land Use for Meat Processing Plant

While council stalled financing package, RACM okays land use change affecting Strauss Brands.

City Voters Will Get Gerrymandering Referendum

Common Council adds question on nonpartisan legislative districts to the April ballot.

Anonymous Crime Reporting Service Launches

"Crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does," says Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.

Council Debates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be forced to defend the Catholic Church," Donovan thundered.

Is The City Ready to Plow Snow?

City has 28,405 tons of salt and 414 pieces of equipment ready to clear 1,472 miles of city streets.

Riverworks Coin Laundry’s New Read, Play, and Learn Space

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Legislation on redistricting ballot issue moves forward

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?

Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.

City of Glendale takes action to ban conversion therapy

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 27, 2019

Brett Blomme for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Announces List of Early Endorsements

“I am so honored to have earned the support of these great leaders.”

Superior the latest Wisconsin city to take action to ban conversion therapy

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 23, 2019

Alderman Urges Gun Control After Attack

Ald. Cavalier Johnson’s car struck by reckless gun fire, cites emotional trauma for his child.

Gunfire too common and too close for comfort – time for action on firearms

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 21, 2019

Spiker Wins Seat on Common Council

Legislative aide Scott Spiker will replace his former boss Terry Witkowski.

Council approves resolution calling for restrictions on firework sales

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission

Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.

Take It EZ, Donovan Urges

New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.

Alderman Seeks Fireworks Restrictions

Citing rampant fireworks use, Johnson pushes state law to prevent sales across county lines.

Pilot project aims to put the brakes on reckless driving in Milwaukee

News conference set for Monday at 11 a.m. to launch unique public-private partnership called Operation Take it EZ Milwaukee

Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center

Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.

Racine takes action to ban conversion therapy

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson July 17, 2019

Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election

The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.

State funding for youth summer jobs wisely restored by Governor Evers

A statement by Alderman Cavalier Johnson July 3, 2019

Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020

City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.

Condolences for off-duty Milwaukee officer death

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson June 18, 2019

Resolution to adopt a Green Infrastructure Plan for the City of Milwaukee advances to the Common Council

“The Green Infrastructure Plan will reduce the amount of rainwater that flows into the sewerage system following a wet-weather event.”

City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar

Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.

Event to mark placing of plaque to remember fallen officer

"Officer Irvine was killed in the line of duty while working to protect the citizens of the City of Milwaukee..."

Council approves resolution supporting creation of federal Green New Deal legislation

News release by Alderman Nik Kovac and Cavalier Johnson

Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee

Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.

Bold, bipartisan measure could help needy families while boosting our state economy

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 21, 2019

Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags

Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.

A Town Square for Downtown Milwaukee

City proposes Vel R. Phillips Plaza along W. Wisconsin Ave. with cafe and streetcar stop.

Small shared revenue increase dies in party-line vote

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 13, 2019

Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic

Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar

Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019

Congratulations to the State of Maine for its stewardship in protecting our environment

A statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 3, 2019

11 Key Facts About Streetcar Extensions

Love the idea? Hate it? Either way we have all the details.

The Cold War With We Energies

Bauman, other aldermen believe city is charging too little for utility's use of city land.

Meet the City’s Pothole Patrol

Turns out those frequently maligned parking checkers do more than issue tickets.

Earth Day more urgent today than ever before

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson April 22, 2019

Council unanimously passes resolution to study feasibility and costs of an environmentally friendly purchasing program

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Two charged in attack on Parking Enforcement Officer

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson April 8, 2019

Milwaukee Alders rally behind JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m honored to have the support of so many strong leaders in the City of Milwaukee."

Violence unacceptable against parking checker just doing his job

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson April 2, 2019

Puerto Rico bans conversion therapy

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson March 29, 2019

Common Council passes resolution to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council approves establishment of GEM initiative

Remembering Noelani Robinson

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson March 18, 2019

Will Mayor’s Veto of Food Truck Ban Stand?

Council could override but two aldermen have switched to Barrett’s side.

City Approves DNC Contract

City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.

Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?

Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades

In Honor of International Women’s Day

I urge my fellow citizens to reach out today and thank (and/or hug if it’s someone close!) the women who make a difference in making your lives and our world better every day.

New Cafe Opening in Silver City

Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $10

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $10