Rob Johnson (Seattle politician)

Rob Johnson
Member of the Seattle City Council District 4
Assumed office
2015
Preceded by Tom Rasmussen
Personal details
Residence Seattle, WA
Occupation Seattle City Councilmember (District 4)

Rob Johnson is a politician on the Seattle City Council representing the city's fourth district of northeast Seattle and the University of Washington area.[1] Johnson defeated Michael Maddux 53%-47% to take the seat, becoming the inaugural holder of the newly created District 4 council position.[2] Prior to the election, Johnson was executive director of Transportation Choices Coalition, an advocacy group in Washington state, and managed successful campaign for the Sound Transit 2 rail expansion programs.[3] Shortly after his swearing-in ceremony in January 2016, Johnson was appointed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to the Sound Transit Board of Directors, replacing fellow council-member Mike O'Brien.[4]

References

  1. Beekman, Daniel (November 4, 2015). "Urbanists appear to be big winners in Seattle election". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  2. Kamb, Lewis (November 6, 2015). "Rob Johnson elected to Seattle City Council District 4 seat". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  3. Bonjukian, Scott (June 1, 2015). "2015 Seattle City Council Election, District 4: Rob Johnson Interview". The Urbanist. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  4. "Constantine names Rob Johnson and Nancy Backus to Sound Transit Board of Directors" (Press release). Office of the King County Executive. January 7, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2016.

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