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Yvonne Johnson

1942–2024

United States

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Yvonne Johnson (October 26, 1942 – December 4, 2024) was an American politician who was the 46th Mayor of Greensboro, North Carolina, from 2007 until 2009. She was previously a member of the Greensboro City Council for 14 years, beginning in 1993 and Mayor Pro-Tem for 6 years. Johnson was the first African-American to serve as Greensboro's mayor.

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