Maria D. Johnson
Candidate for Mayor, City of Shively
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of Shively
- Campaign website
- votemariajohnson.com
Mayor of Shively, elected in 2022 after six terms on the Shively City Council. A University of Louisville graduate, she has 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supported stronger partnerships with public safety departments
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“Strengthened partnerships with public safety departments to promote a secure and welcoming environment for residents and businesses.”
Education
Led creation of the Shively Youth Program for mentoring
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“Mayor Maria Johnson founded the Shively Youth Program to support and mentor the next generation.”
Economy & jobs
Supported new business investment, including a new hotel
Her campaign lists attracting Bank of America and a new hotel among her results as mayor.
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“attracting new commercial investments such as Bank of America and welcoming a new hotel to the city”
Environment & parks
Supported Shively Park upgrades, including a splashpad
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“Expanded access to community spaces with upgrades to Shively Park, including new fitness equipment and a family-friendly splashpad.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Maria D. Johnson on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Where Do I Vote / Sample Ballot: November 3, 2026 General Election official sample ballots by precinct (Jefferson County, KY)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- 2026 Jefferson County Candidate Filings (in general election ballot order; revised September 21, 2026)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- About (campaign)
Campaign website · Maria Johnson for Shively Mayor · votemariajohnson.com
- Mayor - City of Shively
Government record · City of Shively · shivelyky.gov
- Local elected officials, City of Shively (Where Do I Vote lookup)
Government record · Jefferson County Clerk · strap.jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- Maria Johnson for Shively Mayor (campaign home page)
Campaign website · Maria Johnson for Shively Mayor · votemariajohnson.com
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