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Christine Ingrassia
Alderwoman

St. Louis, Missouri
Christine Ingrassia currently serves as the alderwoman of the 6th Ward in
St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to her election in April of 2013, she was a volunteer
for the Gate District East Neighborhood Association, as well as her local
political party organization. Ingrassia previously worked for the Vashon Jeff
Vanderlou Initiative as the director of community outreach where she was
responsible for managing community revitalization and stabilization efforts,
with a focus on serving and empowering low–to moderate-income residents. @chryssi

Christopher A. Johnson
Council Member

Yonkers, New York
Christopher A. Johnson obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science
from Long Island University-C.W. Post Campus in 2006, and immediately
joined Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ successful campaign for state senate.
Johnson first served as her community liaison and eventually as her
deputy chief of staff. In May 2011, Johnson completed his master’s
degree in education at Fordham University. After receiving support from
his political party, in September 2011 Johnson won a primary and a general election to become
the councilmember representing the 1st District on the Yonkers City Council. After taking office,
Johnson’s focus on the city council has been fighting for affordable housing and local jobs for people
in the community. Johnson was born and raised in the Bronx and is the eldest of three siblings. Today
Johnson lives in Yonkers, where several generations of his family lived before him, with his wife, Tai.
@HonChrisJohnson

Jamie Johnson

School Board Member
Fort Valley, Georgia

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Jamie Johnson’s political endeavors began January 2007, when he
became the youngest individual sworn in as a member of the Peach County
Board of Education and youngest board of education member in the state
of Georgia. Johnson is currently in his third term of office, in which he has
served as the vice-chair for two years and chairman for four years. He
was raised in the Middle Georgia area, attending school in the Houston
and Peach County school systems, and attended college at Fort Valley State University majoring in
political science. Johnson is the senior pastor of James Temple Miracle Center of Fort Valley and
works for the Georgia Department of Corrections as a chaplain. Johnson also serves as a Suffragan
Bishop to the United Covenant Churches of Christ based out of Brooklyn, NY, and received an
honorary doctorate of divinity from Saint Thomas 6