Mayor Johnson Joins CDC for Lead Screening Initiative; Zoning and Infrastructure Projects Take Center Stage
City Leaders Focus on Public Health and Neighborhood Development
Milwaukee’s political and civic calendar is packed today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with significant events ranging from federal public health partnerships to critical infrastructure planning and local government oversight. Highlighting the day’s activities is a major press conference featuring Mayor Cavalier Johnson alongside federal officials, while several key committees convene at City Hall to address the city’s growing development needs.
Mayor and CDC Announce Lead Screening Expansion
At 11:30 a.m. today, Mayor Cavalier Johnson will join representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at Keefe Avenue School to highlight a new lead poisoning prevention initiative. The event follows the recent award of a $400,000 grant from the CDC to the Milwaukee Health Department. This funding is specifically earmarked to expand lead screening for Milwaukee Public Schools students, facilitating on-site blood testing to improve early detection and prevention. The press conference occurs during one of the district’s school-based screening clinics and features MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and Health Commissioner Mike Totoraitis. Mayor Johnson emphasized that this federal partnership is a cornerstone of the city’s move from reactive lead response to long-term prevention.
Common Council Committees Tackle Zoning and Civil Service
City Hall remains a hub of activity this morning as the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee met at 9:00 a.m. in Room 301-B. The committee is reviewing various property and development items, including updates to neighborhood plans and land use amendments. Concurrently, the Board of Review is meeting in Room 301-A to handle property assessment appeals and administrative duties. Later this afternoon, the Board of City Service Commissioners is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. session, conducted virtually, to address personnel requests and city service classifications.
Community Input on N. Sherman Boulevard Project
Infrastructure is also a priority today, as the Department of Public Works hosts a public involvement meeting regarding the reconstruction of N. Sherman Boulevard. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club, residents will have the opportunity to review design alternatives for the stretch between W. North Avenue and W. Capitol Drive. This project includes safety improvements at the intersections of W. Hope Avenue and W. Congress Street. City engineers and project team members will be present to collect feedback on how the proposed designs will impact the North Sherman Boulevard Historic District.
Evening Governance Session
The day’s official business concludes with a meeting of the Office of Board of Governance at 6:00 p.m., held at the James Madison Academic Campus. This session is expected to focus on administrative oversight and policy coordination for city-wide initiatives, rounding out a day of multi-level government engagement in Milwaukee.