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Gernita Johnson has a bachelor's degree from Paine College and a master's degree in social work from Clark Atlanta University. She has been married to her husband, John Johnson, for 16 years. They have three children. 

Gernita works in behavioural and mental health. 

Believes in encouraging "smart development that brings quality jobs while preserving community character."

Supports small businesses with resources, visibility, and city partnerships.

- Believes in encouraging "smart development that brings quality jobs while preserving community character."
- Supports small businesses with resources, visibility, and city partnerships.

Economy

Believes in expanding youth programs and community partnerships to prevent crime.

- Believes in expanding youth programs and community partnerships to prevent crime.

Public Services

As of October 13, 2025, Gernita Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports strengthening the Stockbridge Police Department to ensure faster response times and safer neighborhoods.

- Supports strengthening the Stockbridge Police Department to ensure faster response times and safer neighborhoods.

Public Safety

Wants to invest in well-lit streets, sidewalks, and community spaces to deter crime and increase safety.

Plans to "push for infrastructure improvements that make Stockbridge attractive for new businesses."

- Wants to invest in well-lit streets, sidewalks, and community spaces to deter crime and increase safety.
- Plans to "push for infrastructure improvements that make Stockbridge attractive for new businesses."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Gernita Johnson

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 