Hillsborough's First Black Mayor Horace Johnson Dies at 95

Hillsborough's first Black mayor Horace Johnson dies at 95

Celebrated for his transformative leadership and dedication to community progress, Horace Johnson served as the mayor of Hillsborough from 1989 to 2001.

Former Hillsborough mayor dies

Former Hillsborough Mayor Horace Johnson has died.

First Black Hillsborough Mayor Horace Johnson Dies at 95

Horace Johnson, a longtime elected official who became the first Black mayor of the Town of Hillsborough, died Thursday. He was 95 years old, having celebrated his birthday just days before. The town government shared the news of the six-term mayor’s death Friday night in a release. “Mayor Johnson was a transformative leader whose courage and advocacy helped reshape the town during a pivotal era,” sitting Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell said. “As a…