Currently holds the office of Norwalk City Council - At Large until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Norwalk City Council - At Large in 2023 Connecticut General Election.
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Get StartedAs a student of the performing arts in New York City, Johan understands the enormous cultural and economic value that artistic endeavors provides the city. He envisages providing support towards the expansion of local and non-local artistry into the city. Learn more
Allows a pedestrian culture to thrive. Some benefits are positive impacts on home value, considerable savings for households engaging in walking or biking with some of those savings spent on the local economy, and reduction of air pollutants generated by vehicles. Improvements in roads, sidewalks, pedestrian safety measures, and green space provide a resource for families in pursuit of physical and emotional well-being. Learn more
Collaborate with stakeholders to help ensure public school student outcomes do not decline, and strengthen workforce training through: (i) public-private partnerships, (ii) career counseling, (iii) promoting apprenticeships, (iv) safeguarding the optimal allocation of resources, (vi) greater public accessibility to student performance outcomes by school. Learn more
Johan is an ardent supporter of STEM field education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Adaptive pedagogical methods, a suitable educational environment, and career pathways for all students plays a critical role in preparing them for the ceaseless and increasing competition of the global labor market. Learn more
Work with city departments to narrow the imbalance between the private market and public policy by: (i) using the foundational framework of Connecticut's 1989 affordable housing law (8-30g) to provide opportunities for home ownership and home renting, while preventing municipalities from denying a developer from building much needed homes, (ii) leverage capital stock assessments, (iii) strengthen our role as a partner in the reuse of underutilized land, and (iv) exploit the availability of federal grants for specific development-related costs. Learn more
Reevaluating parking requirements and pricing, an efficient public transportation system, and stronger pedestrian safety measures facilitates efficient mobility throughout the city. Learn more
Leverage population growth as an opportunity to generate ongoing economic benefits by continuing budget support for: (i) sustainable infrastructure planning and connectivity, (ii) local business, (iii) debt management, (iv) and arts and entertainment. Learn more
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