Get to know Paul Johnson, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

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Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Two responded. Paul Johnson did not submit a response.

Screenshot of Paul Johnson’s election website.

Paul Johnson was on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. Undoubtedly, his term on the ANC was contentious. He lost his bid for reelection on the ANC.

Mr. Johnson was offered the same opportunity as Janeese Lewis George and Lisa Gore to respond to this questionnaire but did not submit a response.

You can learn more about him on his campaign website, or via the articles below.

Petworth News Articles Referencing Paul Johnson

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What's going on with the election in 4C05?
What's going on with the election in 4C05?

The election for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Single Member District 4C05 is the only competitive race in 4C, pitting current Commissioner Paul Johnson against newcomer Brittany Kademian. Johnson serves as the commissioner for ANC 4C07, but his SMD will change to 4C05 with the changes to the boundaries next year.

Without question, this is a race filled with controversy and disagreement.

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Get to know Paul Johnson (4C05 candidate)
Get to know Paul Johnson (4C05 candidate)

Paul Johnson is a current ANC commissioner in 4C07 and is running for election in the newly redrawn 4C05.

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Commissioner Namatie Mansaray voted as new ANC 4C Chair as commission makes changes
Commissioner Namatie Mansaray voted as new ANC 4C Chair as commission makes changes

On Monday, July 12th, ANC 4C voted to remove Commissioner Paul Johnson as chairperson on a vote of 8-2 in favor. Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Yvette Marbury-Long voted against the motion. While Johnson will no longer be serving as chairperson of ANC 4C, he will still serve as a commissioner representing the 4C07 Single Member District.

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ANC 4C seeks to remove their Chairperson at a special meeting on Monday, July 12th
ANC 4C seeks to remove their Chairperson at a special meeting on Monday, July 12th

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has set a special public meeting on Monday, July 12th at 7pm, two days before their normally scheduled monthly public meeting on Wednesday the 14th. The unusual purpose of Monday’s meeting is to bring the commissioners together to vote on removing 4C07 Commissioner Paul Johnson from his officer role as Chair of the 4C commission.

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The 2020 ANC 4C candidates, in their own words
The 2020 ANC 4C candidates, in their own words

ANC 4C has 10 single member districts, of which 2 have no opposition. The rest have two people running, so there’s 18 candidates offering their information. Remember, you only vote for one commissioner for your Single Member District.

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