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ABOUT MARK
Mark Johns previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2011-2020 and currently represents the 8th Legislative District in the Monroe County Legislature, representing the eastern half of the Town of Webster. Mark was appointed and subsequently elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2023, he is currently serving a four-year term. In the Legislature, Mark serves as Ranking Member of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee and a member of the Recreation & Education Committee. He has previously served as Chairman of the Agenda/Charter Committee, Vice Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee and a member of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.
A lifelong Webster resident, Legislator Johns graduated from St. John Fisher College (Biology and Chemistry) and is retired from the County of Monroe where he worked in public service from 1977 to 2010. He previously served his community as a member of the Webster Town Board from 2008-2010. Additionally, he is a proud volunteer for the Salvation Army and YMCA, and enjoys participating in local summer reading programs, blood drives, and gift collections.
FIGHTING FOR YOU
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Safer Streets
● Voted against New York’s bail reform laws as a State Assemblyman
● Fought Albany’s soft-on-crime agenda and supported victims and law-abiding families
● Backed major public safety investments as a County Legislator
● Supported a historic expansion of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
● Supported the volunteer fire and EMS agencies our communities rely on
● Believes public safety means supporting those who protect us and holding criminals accountable
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Lower Taxes & Costs
● Delivered the lowest property tax rate in Monroe County history as a County Legislator
● Fought higher taxes, surcharges, and costly Albany mandates as a State Assemblyman
● Opposed climate-driven policies that raise utility bills for families, farmers, and small businesses
● Supported efforts to reduce state-imposed energy costs like the Systems Benefit Charge, RGGI, and the 18-A utility tax surcharge
● Eliminated sales tax on clothing up to $110 as Assemblyman and County Legislator
● Will keep fighting for lower taxes, lower utility bills, and a more affordable New York
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Stronger Communities
● Has stood up for the issues that matter most across the district
● Fought to protect Lake Ontario shoreline communities
● Pushed for stronger state support for local roads, bridges, and culverts
● Supports the infrastructure rural towns and working families depend on every day
● Believes strong communities need safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and support for local jobs and agriculture
● Supports term limits and accountable leadership
CONTACT MARK
EMAIL: mark@markjohnsforassembly.com
ADDRESS: 144 Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623