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Stephen E. Johnson - City Manager Telephone: 305-895-9888 E-mail: sjohnson@northmiamifl.gov

Personal
Stephen Johnson is an innovative thinker, able to create and foster an efficient and productive workplace environment with exceptional levels of interpersonal and team communications. Stephen has excellent communication skills, professional development, and personnel administration skills. He also has well-developed management skills.  Stephen is an Adjunct Professor with Barry University for the Public Administration/Policy Program.  He also teaches at the University of Phoenix and the Everest Institute.

Work Experience
Stephen Johnson became a sworn officer with the University of Kentucky Police Department in 1983.  He transferred his police certification to the State of Florida in April 1984, when he joined the North Miami Police Department.  He has extensive experience in law enforcement, having worked in a variety of units or divisions; including patrol, criminal investigations, narcotics, and community policing. As a Major, he oversaw the Patrol, Community Policing and Administration sections.

Stephen Johnson was appointed as the Chief of Police of the North Miami Police Department in August 2010 after serving as the City’s Interim Police Chief since May of that year.  He was appointed Interim City Manager by the North Miami City Council in August 2011 and subsequently selected to serve as City Manager on November 8, 2011.

Education
Stephen Johnson earned an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Miami-Dade College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from Barry University, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Barry University.

Professional Affiliations
Stephen is a graduate of the prestigious F.B.I. National Academy - 216th Session and is a member of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates. Stephen is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police (MDACP), the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, the American Society of Public Administrators (ASPA), and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).  He is also a member of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a program that was started by current Congresswoman Frederica Wilson.

Contact
City of North Miami
Office of the City Manager:  305-895-9888
Email:                                    sjohnson@northmiamifl.gov  
Web:                                      www.northmiamifl.gov