Jarvis Johnson
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Jarvis D. Johnson is an elected official
currently holding office as a District
Council Member
in the city of Houston, Texas
District B.
, Texas
, United States
, northeast of Downtown
. It is bounded by the Buffalo Bayou
, Jensen Drive, Liberty Road, and Lockwood Drive.
During his early teens, Johnson and his sister Velika became two of the founding members of the Mickey Leland
Youth Task Forces (MLYTF). This was one of the few programs that allowed all of the youth to develop character, inspire understanding, train the mind “how to think” rather than what to think; and provided guidance in helping youth on how to be active participants in life rather than mere spectators.
He graduated with a Bachelors from the Texas Southern University
, and while attending Texas Southern University
at the age of 22, Johnson accepted the responsibility to become Executive Director
of the Phoenix Outreach Youth Center (POYC) and has been a positive inspiration in the lives of many young people. Council Member Johnson later resigned his position as executive director
to focus his efforts on District B
as a full time city council member.
District B
, a seat held by term limited Carol M. Galloway. In a 8 candidate District B
race, Johnson received nearly 4,000 votes, solidifying a spot in the December run off election. In December 2005, Johnson won the Houston City Council
District B
race by over 60% of the vote, and has since been re-elected to a second and third term.
Since 2005, Johnson has adopted the internal and external mantra of “Leading By Example.” The mantra compliments the District’s goals that have been outlined by both Johnson and the constituents of District B
. Specifically, Johnson has committed himself to the development of sustainable mixed-income communities, comfortable and stable living for senior citizens, more green space for parks, and better commercialism for urban communities. By accomplishing the aforementioned goals, District B
will experience an improved quality of life for it’s over 250,000 constituents.
Johnson continues his mission of improved quality of life as chair of the City of Houston’s Human Services and Technology Access Committee. As Chair of this committee, Johnson considers strategies to achieve digital inclusion for all Houstonians as well as methods to improve access to human services throughout the community, with a specific focus on serving youth and senior citizens.
Johnson also serves on the Houston City Council
Flooding and Drainage, Housing and Community Development, International Liaison and Protocol, M/WBE, Small Contractor Development and Contract Compliance, Pension Review, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Regulation, Development, Neighborhood Protection and Transportation, Infrastructure & Aviation committees.
Johnson has a continuing goal to empower our young people through education and community service so that they may prosper and be exceptional examples. To achieve this goal, Johnson has hosted several youth-oriented community events designed to empower and equip young adults for future success. In addition, Johnson celebrates the Christmas season by giving away over 1600 toys and providing a cultural experience to underprivileged youth during his annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Christmas party. Council Member Johnson also reaches out to District B
seniors through programs such as the District B
Senior Citizen Christmas Party, Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, and Senior Citizen City Hall and Downtown Tours.
Jackson Lee was in her third term on the Houston City Council in 1994 when she beat incumbent U.S. Rep. Craig Washington on the theme that he was out of touch with his district. Johnson, 38, just won his third term to his council seat that's within the 18th Congressional District. The congressional district takes in much of urban Houston, is about 40 percent black with the remainder split between whites and Hispanics. It accounts for about a quarter of the city's more than 2 million residents.
In an unscientific TxPotomac poll of unknown persons: The Sheila Jackson Lee/Jarvis Johnson race, Poll numbers show that 17% favored Jackson Lee, while 45% favored Johnson, 38% I'm a Republican, so I'm not voting in the primary, but I dislike Sheila Jackson Lee and 1% I'm a Republican and I like Sheila Jackson Lee.
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currently holding office as a District
District
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Council Member
City council
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in the city of Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
District B.
Early years and professional career
Johnson grew up in Fifth Ward, Houston historical political district (ward) and a community of HoustonHouston, Texas
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, Texas
Texas
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, United States
United States
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, northeast of Downtown
Downtown Houston
Downtown Houston is the largest business district of Houston, Texas, United States. Downtown Houston, the city's central business district, contains the headquarters of many prominent companies. There is an extensive network of pedestrian tunnels and skywalks connecting the buildings of the district...
. It is bounded by the Buffalo Bayou
Buffalo Bayou
Buffalo Bayou is a main waterway flowing through Houston, in Harris County, Texas, USA. It begins in Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas and flows approximately east to the Houston Ship Channel and then into Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico...
, Jensen Drive, Liberty Road, and Lockwood Drive.
During his early teens, Johnson and his sister Velika became two of the founding members of the Mickey Leland
Mickey Leland
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland was an anti-poverty activist who later became a congressman from the Texas 18th District and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus...
Youth Task Forces (MLYTF). This was one of the few programs that allowed all of the youth to develop character, inspire understanding, train the mind “how to think” rather than what to think; and provided guidance in helping youth on how to be active participants in life rather than mere spectators.
He graduated with a Bachelors from the Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas, United States....
, and while attending Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas, United States....
at the age of 22, Johnson accepted the responsibility to become Executive Director
Executive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
of the Phoenix Outreach Youth Center (POYC) and has been a positive inspiration in the lives of many young people. Council Member Johnson later resigned his position as executive director
Executive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
to focus his efforts on District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
as a full time city council member.
Political career
In 2005, Johnson ran for Houston City CouncilHouston City Council
The Houston City Council is a city council for the city of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas.Currently, there are fourteen members, nine elected from council districts and five at-large. The members of the Council are elected every two years, in odd-numbered years...
District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
, a seat held by term limited Carol M. Galloway. In a 8 candidate District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
race, Johnson received nearly 4,000 votes, solidifying a spot in the December run off election. In December 2005, Johnson won the Houston City Council
Houston City Council
The Houston City Council is a city council for the city of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas.Currently, there are fourteen members, nine elected from council districts and five at-large. The members of the Council are elected every two years, in odd-numbered years...
District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
race by over 60% of the vote, and has since been re-elected to a second and third term.
Since 2005, Johnson has adopted the internal and external mantra of “Leading By Example.” The mantra compliments the District’s goals that have been outlined by both Johnson and the constituents of District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
. Specifically, Johnson has committed himself to the development of sustainable mixed-income communities, comfortable and stable living for senior citizens, more green space for parks, and better commercialism for urban communities. By accomplishing the aforementioned goals, District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
will experience an improved quality of life for it’s over 250,000 constituents.
Johnson continues his mission of improved quality of life as chair of the City of Houston’s Human Services and Technology Access Committee. As Chair of this committee, Johnson considers strategies to achieve digital inclusion for all Houstonians as well as methods to improve access to human services throughout the community, with a specific focus on serving youth and senior citizens.
Johnson also serves on the Houston City Council
Houston City Council
The Houston City Council is a city council for the city of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas.Currently, there are fourteen members, nine elected from council districts and five at-large. The members of the Council are elected every two years, in odd-numbered years...
Flooding and Drainage, Housing and Community Development, International Liaison and Protocol, M/WBE, Small Contractor Development and Contract Compliance, Pension Review, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Regulation, Development, Neighborhood Protection and Transportation, Infrastructure & Aviation committees.
Johnson has a continuing goal to empower our young people through education and community service so that they may prosper and be exceptional examples. To achieve this goal, Johnson has hosted several youth-oriented community events designed to empower and equip young adults for future success. In addition, Johnson celebrates the Christmas season by giving away over 1600 toys and providing a cultural experience to underprivileged youth during his annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Christmas party. Council Member Johnson also reaches out to District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
seniors through programs such as the District B
Politics of Houston
Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County...
Senior Citizen Christmas Party, Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, and Senior Citizen City Hall and Downtown Tours.
Texas 18th Congressional District Race
On Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Johnson stood outside the historic George "Mickey" Leland building to announce that he is officially running for Houston's 18th Congressional District seat, a seat held by incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee.Jackson Lee was in her third term on the Houston City Council in 1994 when she beat incumbent U.S. Rep. Craig Washington on the theme that he was out of touch with his district. Johnson, 38, just won his third term to his council seat that's within the 18th Congressional District. The congressional district takes in much of urban Houston, is about 40 percent black with the remainder split between whites and Hispanics. It accounts for about a quarter of the city's more than 2 million residents.
In an unscientific TxPotomac poll of unknown persons: The Sheila Jackson Lee/Jarvis Johnson race, Poll numbers show that 17% favored Jackson Lee, while 45% favored Johnson, 38% I'm a Republican, so I'm not voting in the primary, but I dislike Sheila Jackson Lee and 1% I'm a Republican and I like Sheila Jackson Lee.