Jillian Johnson

Profession

  • Nonprofit Administrator

Education


  • Duke University, B.A. Public Policy (2003)
Elected to Council: 2015
Re-Elected to Council: 2019 with term to expire 2023
Appointed as Mayor Pro-Tempore: 2017; Re-Appointed in 2019

City Council Committees Appointed by Mayor

  • Audit Services Oversight Committee
  • Community Safety & Wellness Task Force (Alternate)
  • Council Procedures Committee (Vice-Chair)
  • Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Alternate)
  • Durham Housing Authority Board
  • Human Relations Commission
  • Joint City-County Committee
  • Mayor's Council For Women 
  • Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee
  • Race Equity Commission
  • Racial Equity Task Force
  • Workers' Rights Commission
  • Council Subcommittee on Housing

Community Involvement & Organizations



  • Board Co-Chair, Local Progress
  • Advisor, NC State Movement Voter Project
  • Former Board Member, Durham for All
  • Former Board Member, Durham Solidarity Center
  • Former Board Member, Outside in 180
  • Co-Chair, Southern Vision Alliance