About
Maria D. Johnson has been leading change in the City of Shively, for the last 11 years as a sitting councilwoman. Born and raised in Louisville’s West End, Ms. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Louisville with 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Diagnosed in 1995, Ms. Johnson is a 27-year breast cancer survivor. Volunteering for the Kentucky Cancer Program, she helps raise awareness and supports women experiencing the same diagnosis. Her constituents consider her a leader with compassion, a working-class ally who listens to the concerns of her neighbors and takes pride in helping keep Shively the safe, affordable, family-friendly community that residents have come to know and love.
YOUTH
Ms. Johnson is fully committed to the enrichment of Shively’s children.
- She founded Shively Youth Program
- Her dance team, Team Perfection is in its ninth year and still going strong
- Former board member of Cane Run Elementary Family Resources Center
- Organizes public speaking workshops like “Achievement Matters” and STEM nights for the city’s youth
- Catalyst to bringing new playground equipment and regulation basketball courts to Shively’s parks
- Pushed for the resurfacing of the streets and tennis courts
- Organized a back-to school drive in which she gave away over 400 backpacks filled with school supplies at the beginning of the school year
SENIOR CITIZENS
For Shively’s seniors, Ms. Johnson has created assisted in several ways and created many fellowship opportunities.
For Shively’s seniors, Ms. Johnson has created assisted in several ways and created many fellowship opportunities.
- Luncheons - Valentine’s, Halloween parties, and Breakfast events
- Created 401K and Social Security workshops to help inform and ease the minds of neighbors transitioning into retirement
- Provided information regarding COVID vaccinations and testing sites
- Partnered with Louisville Scoop to bring the mobile Kroger grocery store to Shively
COMMUNITY
As a graduate of the Center for Neighborhoods Institute, she has the experience and training needed to plan, design, and develop the future of the community.
As a graduate of the Center for Neighborhoods Institute, she has the experience and training needed to plan, design, and develop the future of the community.
- Ms. Johnson voted for the Dixie Highway Corridor Project, new sidewalks, and new Fire Truck This has crated safer roadways and built the infrastructure to attract new businesses and jobs to the area.
- She organized Shively’s first job fair and voted for stimulus checks.
- Ms. Johnson understands the immediate needs of the community.
VOTE FOR MARIA JOHNSON FOR MAYOR
Because there’s much more work to do, this is why Maria Johnson is your top choice for Mayor.
Because there’s much more work to do, this is why Maria Johnson is your top choice for Mayor.
- Fiscally responsible leader with integrity.
- Will take the concerns of her neighbors and create actionable plans with successful outcomes.
- Ensure all residents’ voices are heard
- Continue focusing on lowering crime, attracting new businesses, and funding public infrastructure
- Continue negotiating deals and building relationships that will improve the life of Shively’s residents present and future