Cavalier Johnson
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Cavalier Johnson (born November 5, 1986)[1] 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.[2] He is the city’s second African-American mayor, following Marvin Pratt.[3]
Quick Facts 45th Mayor of Milwaukee, Preceded by ...
Cavalier Johnson | |
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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 | (1986-11-05) November 5, 1986 (age 37) |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Capitol Heights, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Education | University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA) |
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