MICHELE M. JOHNSON

Republican

BACKGROUND:

  • Johnson, 47, of Locust Valley, is an attorney in private practice focused on matrimonial, family and corporate law. She is also running on the Conservative and Tax Revolt party lines.
  • She has served on the Oyster Bay Town Board since 2013.
  • She received a bachelor's undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and a law degree from New York Law School.

ISSUES:

  • Johnson says she wants to expand the town's North Shore shellfish hatchery to the South Shore, and for the town to adopt a comprehensive bay management plan.
  • She says she is hopeful the town will be able to cut taxes in the future.
  • Johnson says she would like to see more public activities — possibly led by nonprofits or volunteers — offered at town-owned properties Woodbury House (aka the Tinker Mansion) in Woodbury and The Farm at Oyster Bay.
Suburban voters and midterms ... Oyster Bay proposed budget ... Jets vs. Dolphins preview  Credit: Newsday

Luxe apts. got tax break without affordable housing ... Suburban voters and midterms ... LI employs 90% of highest paid government employees ... County on hook for $70M for dangerous intersection

Suburban voters and midterms ... Oyster Bay proposed budget ... Jets vs. Dolphins preview  Credit: Newsday

Luxe apts. got tax break without affordable housing ... Suburban voters and midterms ... LI employs 90% of highest paid government employees ... County on hook for $70M for dangerous intersection

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