Cavalier Johnson
Cavalier Johnson (born November 5, 1986) is an American politician and mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He recently served as Milwaukee Common Council president as well as Milwaukee's 2nd District alderman. In April 2022, Johnson won a special election, becoming the first African American to be elected mayor of Milwaukee. He is the city’s second African-American mayor, following Marvin Pratt.
Cavalier Johnson | |
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Johnson in 2022 | |
45th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
Assumed office December 22, 2021 Acting: December 22, 2021 – April 13, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Tom Barrett |
President of the Milwaukee Common Council | |
In office April 21, 2020 – April 13, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Ashanti Hamilton |
Succeeded by | José G. Pérez |
Member of the Milwaukee Common Council from the 2nd district | |
In office April 19, 2016 – April 13, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Joe Davis, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Mark Chambers, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | November 5, 1986 |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA) |
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