By negotiating development within his district, Johnson was able to ensure people from the local community were hired, while also injecting the district with economic activity from new projects.

In 2005, Jarvis Johnson was elected to the Houston City Council to represent District B, making him one of the youngest Council Members in history. Following graduation, he accepted the position as Regional Director for the National DARE Plus Program, focusing his efforts on supporting local communities and keeping teens engaged in education. Johnson graduated from TSU in 1996 with his BS in Speech Communication with an emphasis on Interpersonal Communication. Jarvis Johnson's numerous contributions as a student were recognized, and he later received Texas Southern University President's Award. Not content to serve Houston alone, Johnson joined the International Traveling Classroom -taking students on college tours around the United States, while focusing on education and business opportunities. While attending TSU, Johnson accepted the position Executive Director for the Phoenix Outreach Youth Center. He attended Texas Southern University, where despite his age, he offered himself as a role model and source of support for other young people.

For over thirty years, he has looked for opportunities to engage the community and local businesses to create a successful society that works for everyone. As a community organizer, entrepreneur, strategist, consultant, and developer he has worked for positive change that empowers the community and improves the lives of its citizens.

Jarvis Johnson has dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of those around him.

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