[2] Prior to being elected, Johnson was the Director of Tenant and Community Engagement the Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, a non-profit housing provider.
She has also taught at Algonquin College, worked as a researcher for the Public Policy Forum, and was a volunteer for Ottawa Victim Services.
Johnson originally planned to volunteer in the 2022 election but, following the sexual harassment allegations against the outgoing councillor, Rick Chiarelli, she was encouraged to run for council instead.
Johnson was backed by the progressive Horizon Ottawa group along with politicians Diane Deans and Penny Collenette in her run for council.
[6] Johnson won a majority of the vote, with her strongest support coming from Leslie Park and Westcliffe Estates.