For 30 plus years of community service, has been a part of Johnny Howard life. Johnny is a well-known figure both in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul where he lives and throughout the metropolitan area.

Over the past three decades, Johnny has proven that he is a leader who knows how to listen. He has a record of working respectfully with people of all races and ethnicities. He’s advocated successfully for seniors, for youth programs, for homeowners and for tenants. He’s made partnerships with police to improve the safety of neighborhood residents.

He knows how government works, knows how to engage neighbors, and knows how to get things done. Johnny is currently employed by with the Saint Paul Police Department as a Community Engagement Specialist.