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Paula Johnson, Washington Ward 1 alderperson, highlights community ties and plans for Washington Plaza
Summary
Alderperson Paula Johnson, sworn in in May, said a tornado that affected her community prompted her to run for office. In an interview she described her volunteer work with local schools, her priorities—promoting the comprehensive plan and developing Washington Plaza as a second town hub—and urged residents to engage with city government.
Paula Johnson, who was sworn in as alderperson for Ward 1 in May, said she was motivated to run for city office after a tornado affected her and her neighbors. "I first started becoming aware of city politics after the tornado," Johnson said. "Like a lot of people, I wasn't all that aware of what was happening until it really started to affect me personally."
Johnson said community and school involvement shaped her decision to seek office. She described years of volunteer work with band boosters at Washington Bridal School and the high school, and ongoing involvement with the Penguin Project. "I've always liked to serve," she said, adding that her family returned to Washington in 2004 so her…
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