Brendan Johnson
Democratic · MI · Oakland County Commissioner, District 4
Brendan Johnson was first elected in November 2022 and represents Auburn Hills and portions of Rochester Hills. He chairs the Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee and the Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee.
Where Brendan Johnson stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record), Housing Affordability (2 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (7 records)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
On April 8, 2026, Brendan Johnson moved and voted for a successful interlocal agreement appropriating up to $26.9 million for a near-site health and wellness clinic serving participating local-government employees.
April 8, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
On July 18, 2024, Oakland County adopted a Brendan Johnson-led initiative providing up to $500,000 for one year of student-debt assistance services for residents and county employees.
July 18, 2024Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 7 oppose
On April 8, 2026, Brendan Johnson moved and voted for a successful resolution placing a ten-year 0.1-mill Oakland County Zoological Authority renewal and restoration proposal on the November 2026 ballot.
April 8, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On April 8, 2026, Brendan Johnson moved and voted for a successful interlocal agreement appropriating up to $26.9 million for a near-site health and wellness clinic serving participating local-government employees.
April 8, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On October 30, 2025, Brendan Johnson voted to approve one-year 2026 public-transit agreements totaling up to $23,924,865 for NOTA, OPC, People's Express, and WOTA.
October 30, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On November 21, 2024, Brendan Johnson voted to levy the voter-approved 0.65-mill Oakland County Parks and Recreation property tax in December 2024.
November 21, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson moved two successful resolutions appropriating $3.23 million for architectural, engineering, and urban-planning services and $130,561 for community-engagement services for Pontiac redevelopment.
April 24, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson co-sponsored and moved the successful resolution urging increased state Local Bus Operating funding for fiscal year 2025.
April 24, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson voted for a successful $7,000 public-awareness billboard campaign promoting gun-safe storage.
April 24, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
On September 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson publicly supported the Walton Oaks neuro-inclusive housing project backed by Oakland County's Housing Trust Fund.
September 24, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
On September 19, 2024, Brendan Johnson voted for Oakland County's FY2025-2027 budget, which increased funding for public health, affordable housing, and public transportation.
September 19, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson voted for a successful $7,000 public-awareness billboard campaign promoting gun-safe storage.
April 24, 2024Supports Gun Control
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
On September 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson publicly supported the Walton Oaks neuro-inclusive housing project backed by Oakland County's Housing Trust Fund.
September 24, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson sponsored and moved the successful resolution urging passage of Michigan Senate Bills 401-404, the Michigan Voting Rights Act.
April 24, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 7 support
On October 30, 2025, Brendan Johnson voted to approve one-year 2026 public-transit agreements totaling up to $23,924,865 for NOTA, OPC, People's Express, and WOTA.
October 30, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On September 19, 2024, Brendan Johnson voted for Oakland County's FY2025-2027 budget, which increased funding for public health, affordable housing, and public transportation.
September 19, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson moved two successful resolutions appropriating $3.23 million for architectural, engineering, and urban-planning services and $130,561 for community-engagement services for Pontiac redevelopment.
April 24, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson co-sponsored and moved the successful resolution urging increased state Local Bus Operating funding for fiscal year 2025.
April 24, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On April 11, 2024, Oakland County adopted Brendan Johnson's resolution providing $250,000 for accessible restroom facilities at Innovation Hills Park.
April 11, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
On September 21, 2023, Brendan Johnson voted for Oakland County's FY2024-2026 budget, which funded roads, public health, public safety, parks, and public transportation.
September 21, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
On April 20, 2023, Oakland County formed its Transit Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Brendan Johnson, to oversee transportation-millage funds and service expansion.
April 20, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
On June 1, 2026, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund announced Brendan Johnson among its May 2026 endorsed candidates for Michigan State Senate District 9.
June 1, 2026
Source: victoryfund.org · researched July 25, 2026
Voted no on taking up a resolution immediately, ahead of the usual order of business, that directed releasing the Miller Canfield investigation report on the county's ZaydLogix contract to commissioners and the public. The motion failed 7-11.
October 30, 2025
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On November 21, 2024, Brendan Johnson moved the successful amendment giving eligible full-time, fully on-site county employees a second floating holiday.
November 21, 2024
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Past race Brendan Johnson ran in:
- State Senator District 9 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 9; Michigan
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.