Mike Johnston
Profile
Mike Johnston is an American politician and educator serving as the 46th mayor of Denver, Colorado, since 2023. Previously, he served in the Colorado Senate from 2009 to 2017, where he focused on education reform, including the READ Act and legislation regarding in-state tuition for undocumented students. A former school principal and nonprofit executive, Johnston has centered his mayoral administration on addressing homelessness, public safety, and urban revitalization. He is recognized for his moderate-liberal approach to policy and his extensive background in education advocacy.
Details
- Born
- 1974-11-17 · 51 years old
- Birth place
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Education
- Vail Mountain School, Yale College, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Yale Law School
- Career
- Educator, school principal, nonprofit executive, education policy advisor
