A resident of the Bay Area since 1983, Cheryl is a courageous, energetic, and experienced leader. With nearly 30 years experience in real estate, government, tax, and legislative activities, she is devoted to serving the people with passion and commitment.

Her political involvement began in 1993 when she ran for a position on the Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees. A parent, student, and taxpayer advocate, Cheryl worked tirelessly to bring more accountability to the district. As the only trustee to recognize that a proposed $120M bond would not achieve the true needs of the community, Cheryl encouraged the Board to consider other options before bringing the bond to the public. Upon the bond’s defeat, she facilitated a team of community leaders to develop a $63M alternative proposal that served hundreds more students plus brought equity to CCISD schools in both older and new neighborhoods. The same year, trustees approved adoption of a 10% local option homestead exemption fulfilling one of Cheryl’s first campaign promises to reduce taxes.

At the request of Senator Buster Brown to provide input on revisions of the Texas Education Code, Cheryl began a 14 year involvement with the State legislative process. She has developed friendships and professional relationships with many legislative leaders which continues to enable her to be effective in promoting changes in the Texas Capital.

As Galveston County Tax Assessor/Collector, Cheryl has continued efforts to bring about meaningful and sustainable property tax relief to Texas taxpayers while providing programs locally to assist them in successfully protesting their property values. Whether testifying on legislation in Austin or speaking at local chamber luncheons and taxpayer summits, she is dedicated to the premise that good government is possible, with fearless leaders challenging business as usual.

Delivering exemplary customer service to County residents and taxpayers is not only her job, it is Cheryl’s mission.

Representing the best interest of Galveston County’s taxpayers is a full time vocation. Cheryl E. Johnson is a dedicated public servant.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1993 to 2000 Founder and Member, Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility in Education
1994 to 1998 Appointee, State Senator J. E. Brown’s Advisory Committee on Education
1994 to 1997 Director, Clear Creek Education Foundation
1994 to 1999 Board of Trustees, Clear Creek Independent School District.
1995 Elected Secretary, Board of Trustees, Clear Creek Independent School District.
1996 Elected President, Board of Trustees, Clear Creek Independent School District.
1996 to 1998 Elected to Statewide Legislative Advisory Council for the Texas Association of School Boards
1996 to 1999 Member, Federal Relationship Network of the National Association of School Boards
1997 to 2000 Board of Directors, Galveston Central Appraisal District
Elected Chair of the Board of Directors, Galveston Central Appraisal District
Re-elected Board of Directors, Galveston Central Appraisal District
2000 Appointee, Galveston County Indigent Health Care Task Force
2005 to Present Ex-Officio Member, Board of Directors, Galveston Central Appraisal District
2006 to Present Legislative and Security Committees, Tax Assessor Collectors Association of Texas
2007 Programs Committee, Tax Assessor Collectors Association of Texas

MEMBERSHIPS
Galveston Association of Realtors
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Galveston Island Propeller Club
Galveston Kiwanis
Friendswood, Galveston, Hitchcock, League City, North Galveston County and Santa Fe Chambers of Commerce
Galveston Friends of Business
American Business Women’s Association of Santa Fe
Friendswood, Clear Creek, Galveston and Sandpiper Republican Women’s Clubs
Galveston Island Pachyderm
Tax Assessor Collectors Association of Texas
Texas Association of Assessing Officers
CLOUT (Citizens Lowering Our Unfair Taxes)
Americans For Prosperity Texas
Galveston League of Women Voters