Author: Staff

David Crowley took the oath of office to begin his second term as Milwaukee County Executive on May 9. On April 2, 2024, Crowley was reelected Milwaukee County Executive with 85% of the total vote. First sworn into office in May of 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role. When County Executive Crowley was sworn into office for the first term in May of 2020, it was on the front steps of his home with no fanfare celebration due to the COVID-19...

Milwaukee celebrated a significant milestone on April 16, as City Hall hosted its first traditional Inauguration Day since 2016. The swearing-in event featured the city’s most diverse Common Council in history, a landmark moment reflecting the evolving demographics and aspirations of Milwaukee’s residents. This year’s inauguration was unusually special as it was the first full-scale, in-person event since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, outside of a series of special elections. Alongside the Common Council, the Milwaukee City Comptroller, City Treasurer, and City Attorney also took their oaths, reinforcing the city’s commitment to a fresh start in governance. The...

Cavalier Johnson was sworn in for his first full term as mayor of Milwaukee during an inauguration ceremony at City Hall on April 16, marking both a new and continuing chapter of local leadership. Addressing a crowd of Milwaukeeans, city council members, and various government officials, Mayor Johnson outlined his vision and dedication towards fostering a safer, more educated, and inclusive city. “I am gratified by your encouragement, your belief in Milwaukee, and your belief in our leadership,” Mayor Johnson said after he vowed to uphold the Constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of his office. “As I...