Tag: Cavalier Johnson

After being snubbed by the GOP membership of the Wisconsin legislature, the Milwaukee native and former NFL Quarterback will be honored as part of Black History Month by the Milwaukee Common Council: Colin Kaepernick will be honored by the City of Milwaukee after Republican lawmakers in Madison rejected efforts to recognize him…

From our inbox from Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson: Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson December 4, 2018 It’s refreshing to hear our state’s incoming chief executive officer express his desire to be a partner with the City of Milwaukee. In addressing the Common Council, I was happy to learn that…

An Op-Ed piece from Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson on corrections reform in Wisconsin and how former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson can be a valuable ally: Last week Wednesday I was in the audience at Marquette University when Mike Gousha interviewed former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson. Governor Thompson spoke about…

June 20, 2018 Separating families at the border is cruel, unnecessary From Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert Bauman and Alderman Cavalier Johnson Right now children are being torn apart…

Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn abruptly announced his resignation on Monday effective February 16th after having completed ten years of service to Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Department. His tenure wasn’t without controversy but he made some significant changes on how the police department was organized and introduced new technology…

interesting that they don’t bother to actually name the police chief (or fire chief) in their missive.

From my inbox (also available here): Friend, Yesterday I published an op-ed in Urban Milwaukee about the work we have been able to accomplish in our city through federally funded programs that are now in jeopardy under our new President’s budget. I wanted to share it with you in the…

Apparently Milwaukee Alderman Ashanti Hamilton has the votes to successfully challenge Ald. Michael Murphy for Milwaukee Common Council president, aided in part by conservatives like “Bathroom” Bob Donovan and Mark Borkowski, as well as a bloc of African American alders and Tony Zielinski. But on Monday afternoon, a group of…

This is the only endorsement that I am making for tomorrow’s primary. I have known Mr. Johnson for just a little over five years. I have always been impressed with his maturity, his intelligence, and his vision for our community. He is one of the next generation of leaders that…