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Michael Johnston (Colorado)
| Michael Johnston | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/$99 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | School Principal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Johnston is a School Principal.
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Johnston's sponsored legislation includes:
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [1]
Energy home loans
Johnston sponsored a bill, Senate Bill 32, in the 2011 session that creates a loan program for homeowners who want to install energy-efficient improvements. The loans would be facilitated by public utilities like Xcel Energy and banks for installation of energy-efficient windows, doors and insulation. The bill passed on a party-line vote in early May 2011. Consumers would also get eased borrowing criteria that would extend credit to those who may not otherwise qualify.
The Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Committee approved it, sending it to the Senate Appropriations Committee before it can be heard by the full Senate.[2]
40 under 40
Johnston has been highlighted by Time Magazine as one of the 40 leaders under 40 who are "rising stars of American politics.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnston served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnston served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnston served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Labor and Technology | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Johnston won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 33. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Jason DeBerry (R) and Courtney Kolva (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [4][5]
| Colorado State Senate, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mike Johnston Incumbent |
82.3% | 51,357 | |
| Republican | Jason DeBerry | 13.6% | 8,456 | |
| Libertarian | Courtney Kolva | 4.1% | 2,579 | |
| Total Votes | 62,392 | |||
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Johnston sought re-election to the 33rd District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the primary election. He defeated Lisa Ringle (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 33 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Johnston (D)
|
33,634 | |||
| Lisa Ringle (R) | 7,276 | |||
2009
Johnston was appointed to the 31st district seat in the Colorado State Senate.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Johnston is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Johnston raised a total of $108,842 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[6]
| Michael Johnston (Colorado)'s Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 33 |  |
$37,621 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 33 | |
$71,221 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $108,842 | |||
2012
Johnston won re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Johnston raised a total of $37,621.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Johnston (Colorado)'s campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Everly, John | $400 | |||
| Deighan, Robin | $400 | |||
| Lautenberg, Christina | $400 | |||
| Holloway, Gary | $400 | |||
| Davis, Lucinda | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $37,621 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Johnston won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Johnston raised a total of $71,221.
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Johnston (Colorado)'s campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Colorado Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Taylor, Joni White | $800 | |||
| Records, George | $400 | |||
| Caston, Rusty | $400 | |||
| Klingenstein, Lee | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $71,221 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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[edit] Michael Johnston News Feed
- State Senator Mike Johnston to speak in Brush June 3 - Fort Morgan Times
- Hickenlooper and Johnston: Revamp teacher licensing in Colorado - Denver Post
- OPINION: Colorado Education Overhaul - Pagosa Daily Post
- Lawmakers wrap 'most partisan session' ever - Journal-Advocate
- ABCs of the new school finance act - The Colorado Statesman
- School Scope - Wave of Long Island (subscription)
- School reforms hinge on Colorado tax vote - 9NEWS.com
- Colorado House passes school finance bill - Denver Post
- Colorado ASSET bill deemed a real asset to state's undocumented students ... - The Colorado Statesman
- Finance was top education issue of 2013 - Education News Colorado
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External links
- Mike Johnston's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Michael Johnston
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Michael Johnston
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Michael Johnston on Facebook
References
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Teacher's Union Shaken, Allies Divided by Passage of Tenure Reform," May 12, 2010
- ↑ "Energy efficiency loans bill approved," Colorado News Agency, May 2nd, 2011
- ↑ Time Magazine "40 under 40" October 2010
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, Official Primary Election Results
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Johnston, Michael" Accessed May 22, 2013
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