Laine Johnson
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Laine Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Ottawa City Councillor | |
| Assumed office November 15, 2022[1] | |
| Preceded by | Rick Chiarelli |
| Constituency | College Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Children | 2[3] |
| Alma mater | Carleton University |
Laine Elizabeth Johnson[4] is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is the city councillor for College Ward on Ottawa City Council. Johnson is the first woman to represent the ward in its history.
Johnson was born in Ottawa, and grew up near Hog's Back Falls. She attended Canterbury High School, specializing in drama. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in philanthropy and non-profit leadership, both from Carleton University.[2]
Prior to being elected, Johnson was the Director of Tenant and Community Engagement the Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, a non-profit housing provider.[5] She was also the executive director of Synapcity, a non-profit that provides municipal civics education. Johnson co-founded the Ottawa Community Land Trust. She has also taught at Algonquin College, worked as a researcher for the Public Policy Forum, and was a volunteer for Ottawa Victim Services.