Paul Johnson (American politician)

Paul Johnson
54th Mayor of Phoenix
In office
February 16, 1990 – March 16, 1994
Preceded byTerry Goddard
Succeeded byJohn Nelson
Personal details
Born
Paul Edward Johnson Jr.

(1959-07-06) July 6, 1959 (age 65)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (Formerly)
Independent
EducationArizona State University, Tempe
University of Phoenix (BA)

Paul Edward Johnson Jr. (born July 6, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American politician from the state of Arizona. Johnson was the mayor of Phoenix from 1990 to 1994. Johnson grew up in Sunnyslope.

Johnson attended Sunnyslope grade school and graduated from Sunnyslope High School. Johnson took almost a decade to earn his undergraduate degree as he worked days and went to school at night. He majored in history at Arizona State University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Paul also attended the Harvard Kennedy School executive program.[1]

  1. ^ ""Johnson: Steps In New Direction" (Aug 21, 1994)". Arizona Republic. 1994-08-21. p. 21. Retrieved 2021-03-31.