CHRISTOPHER A. JOHNSON, YONKERS COUNCILMEMBER, 1ST DISTRICT

Christopher Johnson obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Long Island University-C.W. Post Campus. After graduation, Christopher’s desire to serve continued, as he immediately joined the 2006 campaign of Andrea Stewart-Cousins for State Senate, canvassing Yonkers and explaining to voters how certain changes were needed in this city.

Following the election, Christopher continued his service; first as a Community Liaison to Yonkers for Senator Stewart-Cousins then playing a key role in her first and second re-election campaigns.

While working in the Senator’s office,

Christopher continued his education, intending to better help improve the quality of education for others. In May 2011, Christopher completed his Master’s Degree in Education at Fordham University, concentrating in School Counseling and Personnel Services. Christopher, through Yonkers Partners in Education, has volunteered in Roosevelt High School’s Counseling Center, lending his experiences in college to high school students preparing for the college application process and college life itself.

Christopher has taken active roles in many organizations, such as the Yonkers Martin Luther King Commission, Yonkers Community Action Program (YCAP), the Hudson River Community Association (HRCA), Riverkeeper and is a member of the Westchester, Rockland, Putnam Counseling Association and the American Counseling Association.

Christopher was born and raised in the Bronx with deep family roots in Yonkers spanning several generations; including his late Great-Grandmother Evelyn Johnson and father. His aunt and several cousins still reside in Yonkers to this day. Christopher currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Stewart-Cousins.