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Paul’s professional and personal pursuits demonstrate a commitment to public service and advocacy. Through a community based outreach approach and a focus on substantive issues, he would bring an energetic, enthusiastic approach to the DC DSC At-Large Committeeman duties.
As a Ward 4 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Petworth, Paul helps his constituents better engage with District government agencies on policy and quality of life matters. Paul is a steering committee member of the Grassroots Planning Coalition which works closely with elected officials and policymakers on issues of equity, housing and affordability. He also Co-Chairs the Empower DC Ward 4 Committee.
Paul mediates at the Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division of the District of Columbia Superior Court. He serves on the Board of Community Mediation DC, a nonprofit that provides District residents with access to high-quality conflict resolution services.
Paul has worked in budget oversight and municipal finance investment banking; underwriting infrastructure and capital improvements across the country.
Personally, Paul is a Portuguese speaker and a practitioner of Capoeira, an African-Brazilian folklore and martial art. Paul is a Finance and Business Administration graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Despite having lost in the primary, Paul Johnson still has posters up all along 16th Street, and on every lightpole on Military Road through the park. He needs to pull them down. He's also still soliciting funds on line. Please contact him and tell him. Thank you.