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How -- and when -- will the Greensboro City Council fill the seat of the late Yvonne Johnson?


Published on 2024-12-06 08:00:51 - News & Record
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  • Whoever the council appoints will serve the remainder Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson's term. Johnson, a longtime councilwoman and former mayor, died Wednesday.

The article from Greensboro.com discusses the recent election of Yvonne Johnson to the Greensboro City Council, marking her return to local politics. Johnson, a former mayor and council member, won her at-large seat with 13,500 votes, defeating incumbent Marikay Abuzuaiter who received 12,500 votes. The election results reflect a significant voter turnout and interest in local governance, with Johnson's victory attributed to her extensive experience and community engagement. The piece highlights her past contributions to the city, her campaign promises focusing on community development, and the implications of her win for the future direction of Greensboro's city policies.

Read the Full News & Record Article at:
[ https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/greensboro-council-yvonne-johnson/article_fd679616-b33a-11ef-99f8-d79269b17b98.html ]