Council Member· 2019–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Tyrone E. Johnson
High Point
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 23:25
- Avg per meeting
- 1:48
- Segments
- 363
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Top issues during term (20)
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Economic Development Discussions
Not disclosed — any financial commitment would be revealed if an incentive or deal comes back to a public meeting.
Replacement Transit Vehicle Procurement
Absorbed within existing transit operational budgets.
ElectriCities Customer Service Survey Results and Utility Improvements
$1,664,804.68 funded through existing utility budgets.
Water and Sewer Rate Structure Overhaul
$1,319,520 revenue and expenditure appropriation.
Dash In Food Store Commercial Rezoning
Private commercial investment will redevelop an underutilized and challenging parcel.
Firefighter Staffing and Separation Allowance
Implementation costs for the firefighter special separation allowance were discussed as an investment in staff retention.
Foster Care Resource and Support Needs
Resource allocation impacts on county and local social service programs.
Proposed Large-Scale Manufacturing Development Concerns
Potential negative impact on surrounding residential property values and future road maintenance costs.
First Baptist Church Property and Downtown Revitalization
Significant long-term infrastructure costs, estimated around $10 million per block when factoring in utility replacements and curb redesigns, though state-led resurfacing will cover initial striping costs.
Affordable Housing and Property Acquisition on Vail Avenue
Implementing tax rebates or fee waivers would defer or forego certain future tax revenues and fee collections in exchange for verified affordable housing outcomes.
Low-Income Homeowner Tax Assistance Program
Uses existing budgeted funds of $100,000 in home funds and $100,000 in general funds without requiring budget adjustments at this time.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvements
Several major projects face millions in additional funding needs above original budgets, potentially requiring future debt issuance or alternative revenue sources.
Blighted Property Demolitions
Demolition costs are absorbed by the city initially and recovered through liens, while successful rehabilitations significantly increase local property tax values.
Urban Deer Management and Wildlife Nuisance
None directly estimated.
Electric Operations Center Construction
Over $9.4 million committed toward electrical operations construction, line maintenance labor, and warehouse stock.
CDBG-CV Fund Reallocation for Public Services
$452,154 in federal grant funds reallocated to public services.
energy financing program
Property owners get access to flexible financing for green upgrades, which should pay for themselves over time through lower utility bills.
Liberty Academy Charter School Expansion
Traffic improvements may require state or local funding depending on road maintenance jurisdictions.
public safety
Taxpayers are footing the bill for hundreds of emergency responses to this single property, draining city resources.
Decisions during term (444)
Recorded while Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Agenda
Closed Session — Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel
Adoption of Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of Resolution for Annexation Public Hearing
Appointment to Library Board of Trustees
Reappointment to Library Board of Trustees
2026-314 Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
2026-340 Approval of a Task Order with CITI Inc.
2026-341 Approval to Amend the City of High Point Personnel Resolution
2026-342 Approval of a Purchase from Interstate Transportation Sales & Service, Inc.
2026-350 Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Approval of a Sole Source Purchase with Glacier Technology Inc.
Approval of a Task Order with CITI Inc.
Approval to Amend the City of High Point Personnel Resolution
Approval of a Purchase from Interstate Transportation Sales & Service, Inc.
Adoption of the Meeting Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Appointment to Human Relations Commission
Approval of Reappointments to High Point Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Voting record (91)
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to approve the revisions to the City of High Point Homebuyer Assistance Program Policy.
to approve the demolition ordinance for 1913 South Elm Street.
to approve the demolition ordinance for 312 Woodbury Street.
Demolition Ordinance - 312 Woodbury Street
Demolition Ordinance - 1913 South Elm Street
Revisions to Homebuyer Assistance Program Policy
to approve the amended consent agenda.
to accept Council Member Harman's recusal from voting on funding for Friends of John Coltrane and Greater High Point Food Alliance.
Funding for Macedonia Family Resource Center
Recused due to conflict of interest.