I love this town! I’ve lived here for 28 years! In that time, I’ve seen the population double while struggling to accommodate a balance of economically feasible and community-serving growth. I’ve had many “titles” in this town – entertainer, waitress, bartender, sign maker, restaurant owner, administrative clerk, wastewater treatment lab tech & data analyst. Alas, homeowner is not one of them.  I’ve always thought outside the box to survive here, while meeting Avalon’s needs. I thought what can I contribute? The sign painter passed the year before I got here, so I created a sign business. The comedy club closed at the Glenmore, so I sold the sign business, got a small business loan and opened my own. Avalon needs someone like me who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and be a genuine vessel of change for the betterment of our community. As Jane Jacobs said, “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” As much as I’ve loved being the informal “Voice of Avalon” over the years, I’m very excited about the opportunity to formally represent and empower the many voices of Avalon on City Council.

I humbly ask for your vote for City Council.

I’m not a career politician nor do I ever want to be; however, I feel that now is the time to take a stance on what I'm all about

• "Reaching across the aisle." When people put aside bias and preconceptions, creativity thrives. 
• Balance between community and "economic drivers." Getting various stakeholders to coexist as parts of an interconnected system fosters sustainable growth across the board. 
• Fairness, compassion, transparency, and inclusion. This is an amazing, diverse country that enjoys more freedoms than any other nation in the world. We need to embrace that and utilize our individual strengths to solve complex, multifaceted problems.
• Representing the voice of the people. Understanding and trying to empathize with constituents is an essential part of being a genuine public servant.

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I’ve lived on Catalina Island most of my life and have the best intentions for my hometown. My family has lived and worked on the island for four generations. For the last several years, I’ve read each council agenda packet so I will attend meetings prepared. Prior to Covid, I regularly attended council meetings and voiced ideas at the podium. I have my ear to the ground and listen to opinions along with sharing mine. I will strive to be a representative that makes good decisions. 

Good leaders have empathy, confidence, creativity, accountability, transparency, delegation abilities, compassion, humility, grit, vision, and integrity. I believe these are qualities I embody and embrace. I utilize creative thinking, and this means new ideas to present for solving community issues. I have the determination and am hard to discourage so I will continue to look to a better future even when facing adversity. I promise to listen to and weigh the thoughts presented to me by the voters.

It would be my honor to serve as your council member, please vote for Carl Johnson for Avalon Council Member

My political philosophy is based on what is good vs bad for the community. It does not fall in line with any specific political party & I will not let special interests persuade me with my vote or decision when it comes to agenda items. I will not be swayed in my decision or come to the table with my mind already made up. I will wait to hear from all concerned parties before I cast my vote. 

I will remain open-minded on all things brought to my attention, I am the best candidate to come up with new solutions to Avalon's most outstanding issues, & I will not shy away from voicing a difference of opinion.

Carl Johnson is the candidate & vote for innovative thinking.