Debbie Johnson

Port Wentworth, Mayor Pro-Tem

Ms. Johnson was a 17 year employee of The Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. She received her Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology and was the first African American woman to serve on the Port Wentworth City Council. She served on the Port Wentworth City Council for many years, and had accomplished a great deal, to include being a pioneer advocator for HB 109 - "Up-Skirting Bill" to make this violation of women a crime punishable by law, and coordinating various events for the City's Feed the Hungry program. Debbie was the first African American Mayor Pro-Tem of Port Wentworth Ga. She was into her second term when she died from complications of a related illness.

Always with a smile on her face, and wanting to see how she could help someone, she was a graduate of Saint Leo University where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. And also attended North Central University to advance her education in Business Administration & Criminal Justice. She is considered the role model for service in Port Wentworth and has inspired other African American women to seek elected public office.