Politics & Government

Candidate Profile: Judy Johnson, Ward 1 Plymouth City Council

Johnson is running unopposed for re-election to Ward 1Plymouth City Council (northwest Plymouth, which is a four-year term.

General Information

Name : Judy Johnson
Age : 50
Place of residence : Plymouth

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : University of Minnesota/Metro State University
Degree : B.A. Focus in Communications/PR
Year of graduation : 1992

Grad school

Employment Information

Job titles held : Director of Goverment Affairs
Employers : TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

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Political Information

Party affiliation : Other
Party affiliation : Non-partisan
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: Plymouth City Council
Chamber/district: Ward 1
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 04 November 1997
Previous elective offices: at-large 1 and a half terms from 1997 to 2002; Mayor for one term 2003 to 2006; and Ward 1 for one term 2009 to 2012.

Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : 2005, 2006 State Senate

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Party HQ

Address 4600 Jewel Lane North
Plymouth
MN
55446

URLs

Website : www.voteforjudy.com
Twitter : @judyinplym
Facebook : Judy Johnson

Other facts

Top Priorities for Ward 1:

1) I want to continue strong advocacy for sound fiscal management and solid financial planning for the City's short and long-term future. We need to continue to be innovative, collaborative, and prudent with taxpayer dollars while delivering the services our residents and businesses expect and demand. We need to be mindful of revenues, expenditures, and debt, while ensuring that Plymouth retains is enviable double Aaa/AAA bond rating from Moody's Investor Services and Standard & Poor's.

2) Northwest Plymouth continues to grow according to our adopted Comprehensive Plan. We need to work hard to ensure that adequate infrastructure is planned and paid for to meet the increasing demands in Ward 1, while properly maintaining our existing infrastructure. This includes planning for future Lawndale Lane, expansion of Vicksburg Lane with a bridge over the CP Rail line, improvements to County Road 47, continued planning (with previous voter approved funding) for land acquisition to continue development of the Northwest Greenway, and future life cycle housing options in safe neighborhoods. This also includes continued strong advocacy for a 3rd lane on 494 in Plymouth.

3) I want to continue hard work on behalf of our citizens and businesses making sure that we remain a top community to live, work, and play. We need to keep Plymouth an attractive place for businesses to locate and expand, helping grow jobs and our economy. When issues, challenges, or opportunities present themselves, I want to continue a strong partnership with fellow citizens to find workable solutions and creative strategies to move our City forward and build an even brighter future for all.


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