On December 7, 2016

Gail Johnson announces run for Board of Alderman

RUTLAND — Gail Johnson announced her intention to run for a seat on the Rutland City Board of Aldermen in a news release Dec. 1. Johnson is currently active in community projects including the revitalization of a large Rutland neighborhood. The election is slated for March 7, 2017.
Johnson said her priorities are to lower taxes, create more opportunities for viable employment, and continue to work for a better quality of life. “I want to continue the progress our city is seeing,” she stated. “I believe I can serve a vital role in making that happen as a member of the Board of Aldermen.”
Johnson is no stranger to overseeing budgets and financial responsibilities. With a degree in Business from the University of Louisville, K.Y., she put her skills to work in the U.S. Navy, becoming the first female Finance Officer assigned to the then largest stateside Naval Base at Charleston, S.C., during the Vietnam Conflict.
“I jumped in with both feet,” she said, “becoming in charge of not only all military payroll on the base but also the payroll for the Atlantic Fleet’s blue and gold submarine boats.” She said the training she received in disbursing and accounting at that level prepared her for a lifetime appreciation of setting and working within budgets large and small.
Small business was her focus following her military tour. She worked several years for a U.S. Congressman on constituents’ problems with Small Business Administration issues. In addition, she has owned and operated a breeding farm in north Georgia. In subsequent moves to different states, Johnson became a successful small business owner of a tutoring school, head of an editing service, and is now a consultant in community revitalization.
Johnson has completed a stint as chair of a county architectural review board and member of a regional transportation study committee before moving to Rutland. In Rutland, Johnson been involved in Project VISION, Rutland Housing Authority, the startup for Habitat for Humanity, in addition to currently overseeing volunteer activities in the 54-street Historic SW neighborhood.
“A better Quality of Life isn’t just for the few,” Johnson said. “If elected, I want to be sure everyone receives their fair share of a better quality of life here. Everyone.”
Johnson holds a degree in business administration from the University of Louisville, K.Y.; a Master’s degree in education from Georgia State University, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from George Mason University, Fairfax, V.A. She is a military veteran, having served as a U.S. Navy Finance Officer during  Vietnam.

Do you want to submit feedback to the editor?

Send Us An Email!

Related Posts

KMS’ Padilha trains for Brazilian team

November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Alice Padilha, 17, is a senior at Killington Mountain School. She’s originally from Brazil and competes in Slalom and Giant Slalom in hopes of competing full time on the Brazilian National Team.  Q&A with Alice Padilha What does it mean to you to have the World Cup come to Killington? Alice Padilha:…

Mendon’s Victoria Johnson seeks medals in mogul comps

November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage  Victoria Johnson, 15, lives in Mendon. The sophomore at Killington Mountain School (KMS) competes in Moguls and Dual Moguls. Q&A with Victoria Johnson Mountain Times: What does it mean to you to have the World Cup come to Killington? Victoria Johnson: It shows that our mountain has the ability to take me…

Rhi Lubaszewski sets sites on World Cup

November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Rhiannon “Rhi” Lubaszewski, 19, lives in Rutland and graduated from Killington Mountain School last year. She competes in Slalom, Super-G and Giant Slalom and hopes to make it into a Division 1 college and eventually compete on the World Cup circuit. Q&A with Rhiannon Lubaszewski What does it mean to you to…

Eva Young reflects on KMS racing

November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Eva Young is an 18-year-old Killington Mountain School student who’s graduating this year. She’s competed in a number of Nor-Am cups and national junior races in the Slalom and Giant Slalom.  Q&A with Eva Young What does it mean to you to have the World Cup come to Killington? Eva Young: Having…