Renard Johnson | |
|---|---|
| 53rd Mayor of El Paso | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Leeser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28,1966 Chicago,Illinois,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Texas,El Paso (BA) |
Renard U. Johnson (born July 28,1966) [1] is an American politician currently serving as the mayor of El Paso. He is the first black mayor of El Paso. [2]
Johnson is a local businessman. [3] He is the founder of METI Inc,a professional services company. [4] He has a 40 year career in the federal contracting business. [5]
Johnson grew up on the northeast side of El Paso and graduated from Andress High School and the University of Texas at El Paso in 1994. [6] His brother is businessman Timothy Johnson. [7] In June 2025,Mayor Johnson gave the Key of El Paso to the band Coldplay. [8]