Yep, in Savannah the Mayor is one member out of nine on City Council. But what a year Mayor Johnson has had, along with the rest of us. Inaugurated in January with much fanfare, within a few weeks almost every ambitious agenda item took a back seat to COVID-19. Since then Johnson has been at the forefront of best practices in fighting the pandemic, including a long public struggle with Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp over mask mandates and other issues of local control. In facing Savannah’s many challenges in 2020, Johnson took a no-win situation for most any politician and managed to eke out a political victory.

Runner-up: Nick Palumbo

This article appears in Oct 21-27, 2020.

One reply on “Best City Council Member”

  1. Thank you for recognizing Mayor Van Johnson and the 4th District Alderman Nick Palumbo, they are just wonderful to work with.

    We support each other and I really admire their consistency, drive and dedication they truly make SaVANnah, Georgia “The Hostess City” better.

    SALUTE & KUDOS to the both of them!

    Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan
    3rd District

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