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Edward J Johnson Jr (Reverend) | |
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25th Mayor of Fayetteville, Georgia | |
Assumed office January 1, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Greg Clifton |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward J. Johnson Jr January 31,1953 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Vanessa O Johnson |
Education | Dillard University (BA) |
Edward J. Johnson Jr. (born January 31,1953) is an American politician was elected as the first black mayor of Fayetteville,Georgia on November 3,2015. A member of the Democratic Party,he was elected as mayor after he served as the first black on the city council for two terms. [1] [2]
Johnson graduated from Dillard University in 1978. [3]
Johnson served three terms as the president of the Fayette County,Georgia NAACP. [3]
Johnson is married to Vanessa O. Johnson. They have two sons and three grandchildren. [3]