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District 8 Councilman Michael Johnson

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"The way in which we can best serve the people of Phoenix is by working with them. That means giving everyone a seat at the table and working as a team. It means reaching out to neighborhood leaders, law enforcement, public school districts, the courts, the county, the state and anyone else interested in meeting the challenges Phoenix now faces. Working together will improve essential services and how they are delivered, add new voices with new ideas to every discussion, help us reach consensus on better solutions and give everyone a sense of ownership and purpose for the direction in which we want Phoenix to move. The Phoenix City Council cannot accomplish much working alone. But working together with the people of Phoenix will help us meet any challenge and bring everyone along for the trip to a brighter future."

Michael Johnson retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 1995 as a homicide investigator, after a 21-year career with the department. He served as a community liaison for the Phoenix Police Department and was named Detective of the Year in 1992. He is now president and chief executive officer of Nkosi Inc., a security service. Councilman Johnson currently serves as chair of the Downtown, Economy and Aviation City Council Subcommittee and also is a member of the Public Safety and Veterans City Council Subcommittee.

The Councilman has been recognized with the following awards:

National Forum of Black Public Administrators, National Leadership Award

Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visitor Industry Champion Award

Ebony House, Spirit of Commitment Award

Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Dreamer Award

Mahogany Page Magazine, Positive Image Award

100 Black Men of Phoenix, Inc., Political Achievement Award

The Phoenix Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Community Award

Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation Community Recognition

Peace Fest, Outstanding Service Award

Maricopa County NAACP, Outstanding Leadership in Politics Award

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Congressman Bob Filner

United States Indian American Chamber of Commerce, Appreciation Award

South Phoenix Rising Neighborhood Association, Achievement Award

Arizona Black Law Enforcement Employees (A.B.L.E.), Achievement Award

Phoenix Job Corps, Appreciation Award

Make A Difference Foundation, Community Commitment Award

National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Phoenix Section, President’s Award

Chinese School of Chinese Evangelical Free Church, Appreciation Award

Phoenix Sister Cities, Appreciation Award

Councilman Johnson has served as a member of the following organizations:

National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, Executive Board Member

National League of Cities, Human Development Policy Committee, Board Member; First Tier Suburbs Council, Committee Member; City of Phoenix Member

National Forum of Black Public Administrators, General Member

National Black Police Association, General Member

Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (P.L.E.A.), Retired Member

Maricopa Association of Governments (M.A.G.), Enhancement Funds Working Group, Chairman

Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board Member

Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Board Member

Board of Directors, NLC

2008 Arizona Superbowl Committee

City of Phoenix
200 W. Washington St., 11th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-262-7493
Fax: 602-495-0587
E-mail: council.district.8@phoenix.gov
Chief of Staff: Adora Lewis

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