Burleson Councilmember Johnson elected NCTCOG president
Johnson was installed during the NCTCOG's 59th annual General Assembly at the Hurst Conference Center.
'I am honored to be NCTCOG's 2025-26 president,' Johnson said. 'I am looking forward to working with the executive board as we strive to build on the strong foundation laid by those who preceded us. I am certain that each of us is committed to working on the opportunities and challenges that are presented to ensure North Central Texas remains a premier region in the state and nation.'
Johnson succeeds Collin County Judge Chris Hill, who will serve as past president. Richardson Councilmember Jennifer Justice was elected vice president and Erath County Judge Brandon J. Huckabee will serve as secretary/treasurer.
Also serving on the board from Johnson County is County Judge Christopher Boedeker.
The NCTCOG is a voluntary association of local government officials within the 16-county North Central Texas region centered around Dallas and Fort Worth. The region has a population of more than 7 million (which is larger than 38 states) and an area of about 12,800 square miles (which is larger than nine states).
The agency was established by state enabling legislation in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development.
Johnson was first elected to the Council Place 1 seat in May 2021. She serves on several council committees, including Community Service Corporation Type B, Community & Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Community Services Committee and Public Safety & Municipal Court Committee.
She is a 2002 graduate of Burleson High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from Texas State University in 2006. She completed the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Burleson program in 2008 and the Junior League of Fort Worth's All A-board Leadership training program in 2016.
Following college, she served Burleson and Johnson County as a Congressional aide. As a field representative, she worked directly with the citizens; meeting with constituents, serving as a liaison to the federal government and partnering with local officials to address community needs.
After that she was employed by the city of Burleson and Burleson ISD. After many years as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, she served as director of community engagement before making the decision to stay home to focus on family.
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