About Councilwoman Johnson

Renee Perkins Johnson represents Charlotte District 4 on the City Council. She is the founder and executive director of Triumph Services, an organization dedicated to providing services to survivors of trauma, including those with acquired brain injuries.

With over 30 years of public service, Renee has a strong commitment to serving the community, focusing on affordable housing solutions, re-entry housing, and Medicaid administration. For the past 16 years, Council Member Johnson has been actively providing affordable housing solutions for homeless women and families in need of low-income and transitional housing.

She has served as the former board chair of Montessori Renaissance Community School and has been a board member of organizations such as Rahab’s Hideaway, which assists victims of human trafficking, United Faith of America, and the Make It Happen Foundation. Additionally, she has participated in initiatives like the Charlotte Continuum of Care, Mecklenburg County Re-entry Partners, and the Re-entry Housing Alliance.

Renee holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's in human services. She is married, has two adult children, and enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren.