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City of Clarkston, Debra Johnson

Decaturish, Candidate Q&A - Clarkston City Council

Debra Johnson is originally from Conyers. She has an associates degree in health information technology and is a certified coding specialist. She currently lives in Covington. She has two children and five grandchildren.

Debra is a hospital medical inpatient coder.

Debra Johnson is currently a city council member representing the city of Clarkston. She was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term. She is also the vice-mayor of the city of Clarkston.

As of August 28, 2023, Debra D. Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Said, "my top priority is to address the pressing need for affordable housing across various economic classes."

Believes that "It's essential that we develop inclusive policies to ensure that all residents have access to safe and affordable homes as our community continues to expand."

As a city council member, she supported the first multi-use development in the Clarkston town center.

- Said, "my top priority is to address the pressing need for affordable housing across various economic classes."
- Believes that "It's essential that we develop inclusive policies to ensure that all residents have access to safe and affordable homes as our community continues to expand."
- As a city council member, she supported the first multi-use development in the Clarkston town center.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports looking into "competitive compensations packages to attract and retain top talent in law enforcement."

As a city council member, she worked with the police chief to expanding partnerships between the department and colleges, high schools, and neighboring jurisdictions.

As a city council member, she supported raising police officer pay and wants to make sure that "our police department remains strong and capable of keeping our community safe."

- Supports looking into "competitive compensations packages to attract and retain top talent in law enforcement."
- As a city council member, she worked with the police chief to expanding partnerships between the department and colleges, high schools, and neighboring jurisdictions.
- As a city council member, she supported raising police officer pay and wants to make sure that "our police department remains strong and capable of keeping our community safe."

Public Safety

Supports open government, and said "I've held community meetings where all residents can voice their opinions and concerns."

As a city council member, she helped create funding for businesses to help them improve.

Plans to prioritize teamwork, strong leadership, ability to gain trust, listening, and communications skills when hiring Clarkston's next city manager.

Wants Clarkston to be "a hub of economic opportunity, offering a diverse range of businesses, job opportunities, and affordable housing options to residents of all backgrounds."

Wants to consider annexation "strategically" by focusing on annexing "areas that promote economic growth, facilitating the development of business and housing opportunities."

- Supports open government, and said "I've held community meetings where all residents can voice their opinions and concerns."
- As a city council member, she helped create funding for businesses to help them improve.
- Plans to prioritize teamwork, strong leadership, ability to gain trust, listening, and communications skills when hiring Clarkston's next city manager.
- Wants Clarkston to be "a hub of economic opportunity, offering a diverse range of businesses, job opportunities, and affordable housing options to residents of all backgrounds."
- Wants to consider annexation "strategically" by focusing on annexing "areas that promote economic growth, facilitating the development of business and housing opportunities."

Public Services

Wants to make city infrastructure more well-connected and modern.

Supports using SPLOST funds to improve the city's appearance.

- Wants to make city infrastructure more well-connected and modern.
- Supports using SPLOST funds to improve the city's appearance.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Debra D. Johnson

As of August 28, 2023, Debra D. Johnson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Debra Johnson is from Conyers, Georgia. She has an Associates Degree in health information technology and is a certified coding specialist. She currently lives in Covington.

Information on Debra Johnson's professional background is not available at this time.

Debra Johnson is currently a city council member representing the city of Clarkston. She was elected in 2019 and has served one term. She also serves as the vice-mayor of the city of Clarkston.

As of August 31, 2023, Debra D. Johnson did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Debra Johnson is currently a city council member representing the city of Clarkston. She was elected in 2019 and has served one term.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Clarkston

Policing

Quality of roads

Housing costs

Georgia

Economy

Energy & the Environment

City Council Member

As of October 13, 2023, Debra D. Johnson did not have a website or any information online.