By Cavalier Johnson This November, it’s clear that Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot. Earlier this week, Donald Trump once again called to slash these critical programs our seniors rely on. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone: He proposed cuts to the programs every year while in office. Make no […]
Let the Affordable Connectivity Program Continue
By Mayor Cavalier Johnson It’s not hyperbole to say that high-speed internet has become a necessity in recent years. The pandemic shined a light on the fact that connectivity is required to ensure our kids are getting the best possible education, that those in the workforce can access job training and employment resources, and that […]
Power to the Polls Addresses the Importance of Voting Rights in Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes Sunday, November 5 marked one year until Election Day 2024. The organization, Power to the Polls, in conjunction with community and elected leaders from Wisconsin, gathered at St. Gabriel’s, 5363 N 37th to address the crucial matters of voting rights and voter access. “We’re here today because our voices are our power […]
Mid-Year Review Shows Overall Decline in Milwaukee Crime
By Alexis Flores Milwaukee has seen a decline in overall crime and this progress can continue through more community support. This was the sentiment shared by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Police Chief Jeffrey Normal, and Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton in a press conference held Thursday, July 20, 2023. According to data shared from […]
HEMAD asks Men to Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking
By Karen Stokes Monday kicked off the fifth annual HEMAD campaign. HEMAD (Human trafficking Educators working with Men and boys to stand Against the Demand) asks men to take a public stand against human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of adults and children. HEMAD is a program of the Convergence Resource Center, which is […]
Congratulations Mayor Cavalier Johnson
By Alex Lasry Milwaukee made history last Tuesday night by electing Cavalier Johnson mayor in a landslide victory, earning an impressive 72% of the vote. Being in the room at his victory party, I was struck by the broad coalition of support from all parts of the city that were present. The crowd was electric […]
City and County Leaders Hold First In-Person COVID-19 Meeting
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz “Vaccination, vaccination, vaccination.” Those were the words spoken by Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and reiterated by several others during Milwaukee County’s first in-person COVID-19 update meeting. The meeting took place at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., on Monday, March 14. Johnson alongside Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Dr. Ben […]
Mayoral Candidates Johnson and Donovan Advance to General Election
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is one step closer to getting a new mayor after this week’s spring primary election. While seven candidates campaigned to advance to the general election, only two earned enough votes to do so. Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan will be going head-to-head in the spring general election […]
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Faces Test in Election
Milwaukee to hold Mayoral Primary on Tuesday By Milwaukee Courier Staff Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson has been in office just seven weeks, but will face six opponents in a primary election this Tuesday, Feb. 15. Johnson, who continues to serve as Common Council President and Alderman of the 2nd District on Milwaukee’s North Side, took […]
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Lays Out Bold Plan for Economic Growth
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson rolled out his latest plan for Milwaukee’s future this week. The plan focused on reigniting economic growth in every neighborhood throughout the city. Johnson presented his plan at the grand opening of AN OX Café, 7411 W. Hampton Ave. The mayor noted that when he represented the […]