Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoes multiple proposed budget amendments

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoed several proposed amendments to his 2026 budget November 18, the deadline day for vetoes to be submitted.

The amendments vetoed include extra money to replace aging Milwaukee Fire equipment, a 1% residency incentive increase for city employees, expanded Sunday library hours, and a plan to make the Office of Community Wellness and Safety its own City department.

Mayor Johnson says the measures would increase the burden felt by Milwaukee taxpayers…

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