Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s election as president of NCBM affirmed by judge. “We’re gratified that the court has validated the election of our leadership and vindicated our efforts to take the necessary steps to restore accountability and fiscal integrity to this venerable and critical organization,” Johnson said in a statement. Johnson is also vice president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and is a leading candidate to become president of the group in June. When he was elected president of the Black mayors last May, many members thought he was just what the group needed. went to court to force Vanessa Williams and Mayor Bowser to turn over documents needed to conduct a forensic audit.