Brendan Johnson
Democratic · MI · Oakland County Commissioner, District 4
Brendan Johnson is an Oakland County commissioner representing District 4. First elected in 2022, he chairs the county board's Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee and its Transit Ad Hoc Committee. He previously worked in the Michigan House, for the U.S. State Department, and as a national security analyst.
Track record
Reduce Wealth Gap
· 1 record
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, 2024For
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
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, 2026For
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 7 records
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, 2026Against
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, 2026Against
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, 2025Against
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, 2024Against
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, 2024Against
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, 2024Against
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, 2024Against
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
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, 2024For
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
Gun Control
· 1 record
On April 24, 2024, Brendan Johnson voted for a successful $7,000 public-awareness billboard campaign promoting gun-safe storage.
April 24, 2024For
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
Civil Rights
· 4 records
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, 2024For
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, 2024For
Source: oaklandcomi.api.civicclerk.com · researched July 25, 2026
On June 27, 2021, Brendan Johnson spoke at Rochester's inaugural Pride event in support of LGBTQ+ visibility, equality, and civil-rights protections.
June 27, 2021For
Source: brendanformichigan.com · researched July 25, 2026
On March 21, 2021, Brendan Johnson spoke at a Rochester Equal Rights Amendment rally and urged federal recognition of the amendment's ratification.
March 21, 2021For
Source: brendanformichigan.com · researched July 25, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 7 records
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, 2025For
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, 2024For
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, 2024For
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, 2024For
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, 2024For
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, 2023For
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, 2023For
Source: oakgov.com · researched July 11, 2026
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
On October 30, 2025, Brendan Johnson voted against suspending the rules for immediate consideration of a resolution directing public release of the Miller Canfield report on the ZaydLogix contract.
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
Elections
- State Senator District 9 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 9; Michigan
Profile last researched July 11, 2026.