Cavalier Johnson
Profile
Cavalier Johnson is an American politician serving as the 45th mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since 2021. He made history in 2022 by becoming the first African-American elected to the office. Prior to his mayoral tenure, he served on the Milwaukee Common Council from 2016 to 2022, including a term as Council President. His political career has focused on community outreach, public safety, and addressing urban infrastructure challenges such as reckless driving. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Details
- Born
- November 5, 1986 · 39 years old
- Birth place
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Education
- Bay View High School, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Career
- Community outreach liaison for the government of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board staff
