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Jody Johnson
Jody Johnson ran for election to the Sacramento City Unified School District school board to represent Trustee Area 6 in California. Johnson lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Sacramento City Unified School District school board Area 6
Incumbent Darrel Woo defeated Jody Johnson in the general election for Sacramento City Unified School District school board Area 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Darrel Woo (Nonpartisan) | 67.1 | 12,397 |
Jody Johnson (Nonpartisan)  | 32.9 | 6,087 | ||
| Total votes: 18,484 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jody Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Eliminate excessive spending on items and services that could have been purchased at lower costs and use the extra money to address areas that have been overlooked / neglected. 2. Promote training and innovation in the county. Ensuring proper training in fields of demand will help local businesses succeed and allow them opportunities to meet the needs of the county and the needs of other areas. Local small business success is a key factor in the success of the county. 3. Be involved and proactively supervise the county. Address problems while the problems are small and before they get out of hand. Provide residents a means to easily report issues, ensure that valid issues are addressed, and learn from the circumstance, so that future issues of the same nature can be prevented.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education, economic affairs, and energy efficiency.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Elected officials should be honest and upfront at all times, put themselves in other people’s shoes, make decisions that benefit the people they represent, and to the best of their ability, follow through with any promises made.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am a people person and problem solver. As a commercial contractor I am skilled in negotiation and at securing the best possible prices. As a lineman and master electrician, I have a wide variety of technical experience, and by owning a business, I have learned the fundamentals needed to succeed. I also enjoy being involved in the county and communicating with residents. I take ethics very seriously and believe that all people in all areas should be treated equally. My interest is in making improvements that benefit the people of the county and I have no interest in personal gain or benefit.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
County supervisors control the county budget, establish and maintain county laws, make critical decisions and are solely responsible for the direction of the county.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to leave a legacy of making the changes and improvements needed to ensure the success of the county for many years.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I was 15 when I started my first summer job. It was at a clothing factory and I cleaned up after the workers left for the day.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas is my favorite holiday. I enjoy celebrating the birth of Jesus and spending time with family.
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?
I feel that voters need to be aware of all responsibilities required of each elected position and hold elected officials accountable when poor or unethical decisions are made. Also, everyone needs to do more research into the background of candidates running for election and make informed voting decisions.
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
Basic business skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure with the outcome being in the best interest of the people. Being open minded and acceptable to change is also a key in being successful.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
No one has political experience when they are elected for the first time. However, I feel all candidates should have some experience relatable to to the office being pursued.
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See also
- Sacramento City Unified School District, California
- Sacramento City Unified School District elections (2018)
External links
Footnotes
| Sacramento City Unified School District elections in 2018 | |
| Sacramento County, California | |
| Election date: | November 6, 2018 |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
