Renard Johnson
Renard Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of El Paso | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Leeser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 or 1966 (age 58–59) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Texas, El Paso (BA) |
Renard U. Johnson (born 1965/1966)[1] is an American politician currently serving as 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]
References
- ^ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/10/08/el-paso-mayor-candidate-renard-johnson/75412267007/
- ^ Perez, Elida S. (2024-12-15). "Renard Johnson elected El Paso mayor, easily defeating city Rep. Brian Kennedy". El Paso Matters. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ Paredes, Martin (2024-04-27). "Candidate Analysis: Putting Renard Johnson In Perspective". El Paso News. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Renard Johnson". Texas Cultural Trust. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "El Paso Times Newsmaker of Year Renard Johnson brings new leadership style to City Hall". El Paso Times. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "HOME | Renard Johnson for Mayor | El Paso, TX". Renard Johnson. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ Paredes, Martin (2024-04-16). "Renard Johnson, His "Estranged Brother" And The Ponzi Scheme". El Paso News. Retrieved 2025-02-09.