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Carissa Johnson
NONPARTISAN
Carissa Johnson is running for Cary Town Council Member.
Personal background
Carissa Johnson moved from New York to North Carolina in 1996 and has spent all but 4 years of the last 3 decades in Cary. Carissa studied Gerontology at Nazareth University and Zoology at NC State University. Carissa also completed basic training and several FEMA CERT courses as a member of the Cary NC chapter of the Community Emergency Response Team.
Professional background
Carissa is a Senior Product Marketing Manager in the cybersecurity software industry with a special focus on cybersecurity, data security, and IT service management.
Political background
Carissa is currently an at-large representative on the Cary Town Council. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. Carissa also serves as the Council liaison to the Senior Advisory Board and the Public Art Advisory Board for the Town of Cary. She served on the Town of Cary Information Services Advisory Board from 2017 to 2021 and as Vice Chair of the Cary 150 Commission from 2018 to 2021.
Economy
Supports investing in Cary's sports and entertainment facilities to attract businesses.
Believes municipal efforts to reduce housing costs for the workforce are crucial for attracting and retaining businesses.
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Public Services
Supports inclusive municipal policies and equitable resource distribution in Cary.
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Housing & Urban Development
Believes in collaborating with public companies, builders, non-profits, and regional governments to quickly build housing capacity.
Supports small zoning changes to increase diverse housing options, helping first-time buyers and seniors, and advocates for varied housing types in walkable, transit-accessible areas to reduce costs.
Supports expanding zoning to allow property owners to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property.
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Public Safety
Supports adopting Wake County's Non-Discrimination Ordinance for LGBTQ+ and minority protections.
Wants to engage more people from underrepresented groups.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports investing in biking lanes, sidewalks, and greenway connectivity.
Supports the development of smart-cities infrastructure and regional cooperation in transit and shared resources.
Supports incentivizing the planting and care of shade trees and green stormwater infrastructure.
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Education
As of September 3, 2025, Carissa Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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