Lafayette L. Crump, JD, is the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development, where, as a  member of the Mayor’s Cabinet, he leads a team dedicated to growing Milwaukee’s population,  bringing and keeping jobs in the city, increasing density, facilitating the development of  affordable and equitable housing options, and preparing Milwaukee and its residents for  economic success in an increasingly technologically-based economy. Born and raised in  Milwaukee, Lafayette previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief Diversity, Vendor and  Engagement Officer for the Host Committee of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.  Lafayette was also Chief Operating Officer of Prism Technical Management & Marketing  Services, LLC, a nationally experienced multidisciplinary management consulting firm based in  Milwaukee. Lafayette practiced law for a number of years, working to ensure equity for small  businesses and nonprofits, and has been an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School. Lafayette’s commitment to professional and community pursuits have been recognized  via the Milwaukee Business Journal Forty Under 40 award, the Milwaukee Times Black  Excellence Award, the University School of Milwaukee Alumni Service Award, the Titan 100  Award, the Milwaukee Business Journal Power Broker list, and the Foley & Lardner Lyndford  Lardner Attorney Service Award. Lafayette is a graduate of Duke University and Duke University  School of Law, where, collectively, he served on the Journal of Gender Law & Policy, the  Harassment Grievance Board, the Moot Court Board, and was president of Alpha Phi Alpha  Fraternity, Inc. He also completed the Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Program  and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional.