On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 85th Church Anniversary at their sanctuary at 1345 West Burleigh St. The theme for the event was "Inspired by the past, Imagining the future," from Haggai 2:9. The guest preacher for the event was Greater Mount Eagle Missionary Baptist Church Pastor and Wisconsin General Baptist State … [Read more...] about Metropolitan M.B.C. celebrates 85th Church Anniversary
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Race for Milwaukee Mayor: Johnson, Donovan advance to general election
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Alderman Bob Donovan have advanced to the spring general election in the race for Milwaukee's next mayor. As returns began to roll in the evening of Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Johnson and Donovan were the early leaders. Johnson declared victory before 10 p.m. Tuesday. "With so much of what we are facing, it's racial injustice … [Read more...] about Race for Milwaukee Mayor: Johnson, Donovan advance to general election
Acting mayor focuses city address on violence in Milwaukee
Common Council President and Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson delivered his State of the City address Monday, Febuary 7, 2022. "For two consecutive years, Milwaukee has endured homicide statistics we have never seen before," he said. Johnson used the speech to talk about the rise in violent crime. He said public safety is Milwaukee's greatest … [Read more...] about Acting mayor focuses city address on violence in Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett resigns from office, Common Council President Cavalier Johnson becomes acting mayor
State Senator Lena Taylor ends campaign for Lt. Gov., announces run for mayor Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigned on December 22, 2021, handing over authority to Common Council President Cavalier Johnson, who assumes the role of acting mayor until the city’s spring election. The transition, which was effective at 5:00 p.m., came after the U.S. Senate’s unanimous … [Read more...] about Mayor Tom Barrett resigns from office, Common Council President Cavalier Johnson becomes acting mayor
Ald. Cavalier Johnson elected Milwaukee Common Council president in 8-7 vote
On an 8-7 vote, Milwaukee Ald. Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson was elected Common Council president, succeeding Ald. Ashanti Hamilton. Late last week, Hamilton, who had been seeking re-election to the council's leadership role, dropped out of the race and instead endorsed Ald. Milele Coggs. The public split broke with recent precedent in which the race for Common Council … [Read more...] about Ald. Cavalier Johnson elected Milwaukee Common Council president in 8-7 vote
Alderman Cavalier Johnson hosts 2nd District holiday event
On Saturday, December 15, 2018, Alderman Cavalier Johnson (holding sign) invited families to his 2nd District holiday event at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, 5460 N. 64th Street. Alderman Johnson was joined by State Senator Lena Taylor; Warden Steve Johnson (right); Andre Brown of Project Return, and members of the Milwaukee Youth Council, who helped hand out 100 teddy … [Read more...] about Alderman Cavalier Johnson hosts 2nd District holiday event
Aldermen unanimously OK citywide e-cig ban, sending proposal to mayor
The Milwaukee Common Council on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 unanimously approved a ban on electronic cigarettes, sending the resolution to the mayor for consideration. The proposed ordinance would make the devices illegal anywhere regular cigarettes are already prohibited, such as bars and restaurants. Business owners will be required to enforce the policy. Aldermen Michael … [Read more...] about Aldermen unanimously OK citywide e-cig ban, sending proposal to mayor