Ward 2 Representative· 2026-2029
Derek Johnson
Albany
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 1:58:46
- Avg per meeting
- 5:24
- Segments
- 1120
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Rental Dwelling Registry and Presumption Criteria
Could increase enforcement and registration revenues while imposing compliance costs on landlords.
Municipal Flag Redesign Portal and Voting Infrastructure
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated at this stage of the task force's operations.
Buildings and Regulatory Compliance Operations and ROP Backlog
Standard ROP fees are $50 per unit, with increased fees for late renewals or re-inspections.
campus redevelopment
While exact numbers aren't finalized yet, repurposing this massive site should boost local property values and bring in fresh economic activity.
Stewart's Shops Redevelopment and Lot Consolidation
Private commercial investment in new retail and fueling infrastructure.
Equity Agenda and Subcommittee Initiatives
Uses existing allocated commission programming funds.
Thurlow Terrace Living Conditions and Tenant Union Negotiations
None directly associated with the committee discussion.
Fair Housing Enforcement and Tenant Protections
The legislation anticipates potential revenue from civil penalties, similar to Buffalo's program, while administrative costs are expected to be absorbed within existing department budgets through digital distribution and printing.
Thornton Street Dwelling Conversion
Hamilton and South Swan Street Redevelopment
Private investment in a new multifamily residential building will impact local property values and tax generation.
Multi-Unit Residential Development on Ten Broek Street
Increases local housing stock and property tax generation through new residential construction.
Multi-Unit Residential Development on Madison Place
Expands multi-family housing options and investment in the Madison Place area.
Washington Avenue Rooming House Conversion
Hamilton Street Multi-Family Housing Conversions
Private real estate investment affecting neighborhood housing density and property usage.
Warren Street Multi-Family Residential Expansion
Private capital investment into multi-family housing with affordable housing contributions.
National Testing Demonstration for Civil Service
Historic Cherry Hill Parking Improvements
Costs will be borne by the applicant for construction of parking facilities and retaining walls.
Honorary Street Renaming for Nathaniel Pulliam
Negligible cost for sign production.
Standardization of Commission on Human Rights Terms
There is no financial impact associated with this legislation.
Corporate Woods Parking Lot Expansion
Commercial investment in site infrastructure and stormwater management.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Deferral of Demolition and Development Plan Review for Stewart's Shops
Deferral of Development Plan Review DPR-2026-4 (Historic Cherry Hill Parking)
Deferral of Development Plan Review DPR-2026-10 (142 Green Street Church Conversion)
Deferral of Development Plan Review DPR-2026-18 (650 Warren Street Residential Expansion)
First Prize Development Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement
First Prize Development Municipal Agreement
Voting record (1)(Development)
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