Councilmember Paul B. Johnson

Summary:

Re-Elected in the November 2009 regular elections.

Last Updated:

1/22/2013

Councilmember Paul Johnson

Personal Information

  • Business Phone:  (928) 373-5002
  • E-mail: Contact Councilmember Paul B. Johnson via e-mail
  • Present Occupation: Councilmember, City of Yuma, Arizona
  • Occupation in real life: Special Agent (Criminal Investigator) – RETIRED, Anti-Smuggling Unit,U.S. Border Patrol, Yuma, AZ, 1975 to 2001
  • Previous Occupation: Engineering Technician, Traffic Engineering Division, Texas Highway Department, El Paso, Texas
  • Military Service:  U.S. Air Force, 1961 to 1966
  • Education:  Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Arizona Western College, July 26, 1979

Civic and Cultural Organizations & Offices Held

Current

  • City Councilmember, City of Yuma, Jan. 1, 2002 to present
  • Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Board, currently Chairperson, prior Vice-Chairperson, Secretary-Treasurer, board member since 2004
  • Rural Transportation Advocacy Council Executive Board, currently Vice-Chairperson, 5th year as elected representative to Executive Board from Yuma County
  • ADOT Statewide Transportation Framework Policy Advisory Committee, member from formation of this committee to present
  • Salvation Army Advisory Board (Yuma County), Board member, 2003 to present
  • Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, Transportation Committee member (since 2004)
  • American Legion, member

Past

  • Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Yuma, Chairman for 7 years, member from 7-17-1991 to 1-31-2001 (9 ½ years)
  • Joint Land Use Plan Committee, City of Yuma and Yuma County, Co-Chairperson, 1994 to 1996
  • Major Roadways Plan Committee, City of Yuma, Chairman, 1996 and 1997
  • Citizens' Strategic Planning Project, City of Yuma, 1989 to 1991 member of Transportation Task Force
  • Yuma City Bicycle Task Force, 1990 to 1992
  • Yuma Leadership, was Executive Board member and presenter for 6 years
  • Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation Executive Board, member, 2002-2004
  • Lodge 68, Fraternal Order of Police (member of various committees, 1995 to 2008)
  • National Border Patrol Council, various Regional and National offices, 1978 to 1990

Awards

  • Arizona Citizen Leader of the Year, Arizona Chapter, American Planning Association, 1999
  • Nominee, Yuma Citizen of the Year, Yuma Sun, 1996
  • Eleven (11) Outstanding Performance Awards, each with an in-grade pay raise or cash award, U.S. Border Patrol, 1981 to 1999
  • Numerous Letters of Commendation, U.S. Border Patrol, 1997 to 2000
  • Numerous Letters of Commendation from other Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Numerous Letters of Appreciation from Yuma area Civic Organizations
  • Academic Excellence Award (Dean's List), Arizona Western College, June 3, 1979

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Councilmember Paul B. Johnson
City of Yuma
One City Plaza
Yuma, Arizona 85364


Phone
(928) 373-5002

Fax
(928) 373-5004

E-Mail


Communication devices and methods.

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