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Wayne Johnson, Alabama Politician
| Wayne Johnson | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 3, 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Johnson has worked in the following positions: substitute teacher, court bailiff for Madison County, criminal investigator, and deputy sheriff for Madison County. He has also served in the United States Army.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Johnson served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
- Madison County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Immigration
Elections
2010
Johnson defeated incumbent Democrat Butch Taylor in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 22 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Wayne Johnson (R)
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9,523 | |||
| Butch Taylor (D) | 5,177 | |||
Campaign themes
Johnson's website lists the following issues:
- Create new jobs
- Excerpt: "Lower taxes on individuals and small businesses to create new jobs in our district and across Alabama."
- Pass the "Arizona Law"
- Excerpt: "Pass the "Arizona Law" to fight illegal immigration and make it easier for state agencies to work with and assist the federal government in this fight."
- Protection from Obamacare
- Excerpt: "Pass legislation to protect Alabama from Obamacare and wasteful stimulus bills that harm our American way of life and the lives of future Alabamians."
- 4 year property appraisals
- Excerpt: "Return property appraisals from each year to every four years."
- Get our fair share
- Excerpt: "Bring an end to the unfair amount of our tax dollars being sent to the rest of Alabama and secure our share of funds for local roads and schools."
- Support police and fire
- Excerpt: "Support Volunteer Fire Departments and law enforcement throughout the district and make sure they have the equipment to protect our community"[2]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Johnson raised $150,433 in contributions. [3]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Republican Party | $99,353 |
| Friends Of Mike Hubbard | $19,500 |
| Alabama Forestry Association | $5,000 |
| Alabama Trucking Association | $2,500 |
| ALA-TON Cmte | $2,500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Wayne + Johnson + Alabama + House + Legislature"
Wayne Johnson News Feed
- Madison County local legislation affecting quarry, lodging tax still pending ... - al.com (blog)
- Bill aimed at blocking quarry stalled - WAAY
- NRA Money, Power Responsible For Swayed Gun Control Vote - Huffington Post
- The Birth, Growth and Outcomes of the Education Achievement Authority - Michigan Policy Network (blog)
- Scenic, struggling S. Illinois braces for oil rush - Alabama's13.com
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Personal
Johnson has two children.
External links
- House site
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Butch Taylor |
Alabama House District 22 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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