Taxes & Affordability
Transparent tax bills, real relief, and accountability for every mill. Families shouldn't pay more when millage rates hold flat.
GA Senate · District 9 · Gwinnett County
MichaelJOHNSON
A strong voice for North Georgia — fighting for lower taxes, safer communities, better schools, and real solutions for Gwinnett families.
Conservative Values
Strong Communities
A Better Georgia
The Numbers Don't Lie
Gwinnett Families Are Feeling The Squeeze
Over a million residents call Gwinnett home. They face rising tax bills, longer commutes, unaffordable housing, and schools trailing the state average. The current senator hasn't delivered. Michael Johnson will.
Conservative accountability. Local solutions. Real results — starting day one.
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Average commute for Gwinnett workers
53%
Voted NO on 30-year transit tax hike
76,365
Households cost-burdened on housing
84.1%
GCPS graduation — below state average
Platform
Fighting For Gwinnett
Traffic & Roads
Fix congestion without a 30-year blank check. Real solutions on SR 316, Sugarloaf, and major Gwinnett corridors.
Schools & Education
Better results for every school-tax dollar. Gwinnett students deserve a graduation rate above the state average.
Housing
Keep Gwinnett livable for working families, seniors, and first-time buyers facing record home costs.
Public Safety
Back prevention, fast response, and property-crime reduction. Fully fund law enforcement — no compromises.
Quality of Life
86.6% of Gwinnett residents rate this a great place to live. Michael will protect what works and fix what's getting harder.
"Experience. Integrity. Results."
Michael Johnson is ready to deliver for the people of Georgia Senate District 9.
Meet the Candidate
Michael Johnson
A neighbor, a leader, and a strong voice for the people of Georgia Senate District 9.
Built on Integrity. Focused on Our Future.
Rooted in Gwinnett
A Man of Integrity Ready to Lead
I am humbled by the opportunity to step forward and serve District 9 and the people of Georgia. The guidance, prayers, and confidence shown by friends, neighbors, and community leaders have been overwhelming in the best possible way.
Gwinnett County is where I've built my life. I've watched our community grow into one of Georgia's most dynamic — and I've watched families struggle under rising property taxes, gridlocked commutes, and schools that haven't kept pace with the tax dollars we pour into them.
"Thank you for believing in the next generation of leadership."
I'm not a career politician. I'm a Gwinnett neighbor who believes that government works best when it's transparent, accountable, and focused on results — not promises. That's the standard I'll hold myself to, every single day in the Georgia Senate.
I know this journey comes with great responsibility, and I am committed to listening, learning, and working hard for our community every step of the way.
What Michael Stands For
A Record Built on Integrity
Michael Johnson doesn't cut corners. He believes in saying what he means, delivering what he promises, and holding every public dollar to the highest standard of accountability.
Focused on Gwinnett's Future
From SR 316 to GCPS classrooms to first-time homebuyers — Michael's platform is built on the practical issues shaping Gwinnett's next decade, not yesterday's talking points.
Leadership You Can Trust
Conservative values aren't just a slogan — they're a commitment to limited government, fiscal discipline, and putting families ahead of special interests in every single vote.
Platform
The Issues That Matter
Michael Johnson's platform is built on the real challenges Gwinnett County families face every day — practical conservative solutions backed by data, not partisan talking points.
Issue 01 · Taxes & Affordability
Transparent Tax Bills.
Real Relief.
Gwinnett homeowners are feeling squeezed. Even when millage rates hold steady, rising property values drive tax bills higher year after year. The system is fragmented across county, school, and city authorities — making it nearly impossible for families to understand what they owe and why.
18.70
GCPS M&O mills FY2026
14.71
Unincorporated county rate
+5.3%
Property tax revenue growth
- Demand full tax-bill transparency — every mill, every authority, every dollar explained
- Fight for real homeowner relief, not just rate freezes while values spike
- Hold every taxing authority accountable for how your money is spent
- Protect seniors and working families from being taxed out of their homes
Issue 02 · Traffic & Roads
Fix Traffic Without A 30-Year Blank Check.
Gwinnett workers average a 32.8-minute commute — and population growth makes it worse every year. In 2024, 53% of voters rejected a 1% sales tax increase lasting 30 years. That wasn't a vote against fixing traffic. It was a vote against unlimited government spending with zero accountability.
32.8
Avg. commute (minutes)
53%
Voted NO on transit tax
- Prioritize SR 316 and Sugarloaf Parkway Extension for commuter relief
- Demand performance benchmarks on every transportation dollar spent
- Oppose blank-check, multi-decade tax schemes with no accountability
- Pursue state-level corridor funding that doesn't burden Gwinnett families
Issue 03 · Schools & Education
Better Results For Every School-Tax Dollar.
GCPS families pay 18.70 mills in school taxes — among the highest in the region. They deserve a graduation rate that reflects that investment. The Class of 2024 graduated at 84.1%, still 1.3 points below the Georgia state average. Our children deserve better outcomes for the dollars we spend.
84.1%
GCPS graduation rate
85.4%
Georgia state average
18.70
School M&O mills paid
- Set measurable goals — graduation rate must exceed the state average
- Expand vocational and workforce readiness for every student
- Strengthen school safety so every parent feels confident at drop-off
- Link school budget increases directly to demonstrated academic outcomes
Issue 04 · Housing & Cost of Living
Keep Gwinnett Livable For Working Families.
With a median home value of $345,700 and median gross rent of $1,713 per month, housing costs are pushing Gwinnett families to the edge. Over 76,000 households spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Gwinnett County's own planning documents call this a high-priority need — it's time to act.
76,365
Cost-burdened households
$345K
Median home value
- Cut red tape that drives up construction costs and stifles housing supply
- Support first-time buyer pathways without growing government dependency
- Stop corporate investors from pricing families out of their own neighborhoods
- Connect housing with transportation — workers should afford to live where they work
Issue 05 · Public Safety
Back Prevention. Fast Response. Real Results.
Gwinnett police are delivering results — homicides dropped 25% from 2023 to 2024 with a 100% clearance rate. But property crime remains a daily burden: 10,190 larceny-thefts, 2,227 burglaries, and 1,411 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 alone. Michael will protect what works and fix what doesn't.
-25%
Homicides 2023→2024
84%
Rate police "good/very good"
10,190
Larceny-thefts in 2024
- Fully fund law enforcement — no defunding, no exceptions, ever
- Target property crime with dedicated neighborhood policing initiatives
- Expand mental health and prevention resources to reduce repeat crisis calls
- Preserve the 86.6% quality-of-life rating Gwinnett residents have earned
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