John W Johnston III

John W Johnston III currently serves as the Equity Coordinator of Public Works for the City of Saint Paul, a position held since October 2015. In this role, Johnston supports leadership in developing and implementing initiatives focused on advancing racial equity and inclusion, while also providing training to staff. Prior experience includes serving as a Racial Equity Coordinator/Public Works Technician and various technician roles within the Public Works department. Johnston started a career in transportation as a Bus Operator for Metro Transit and gained valuable driving experience through educational programs and positions such as a Transportation Driver and Order Filler. Educational credentials include a Certificate in Transportation and Highway Engineering and training as an Emergency Medical Technician.