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William Johnson, Vermont Representative
William F. Johnson (b. September 17, 1952) is a former Republican and Democratic member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Essex-Caledonia-Orleans from 1996 to 2015. Johnson did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Johnson earned his A.S. from Vermont Technical College in 1974. Johnson has been the owner of Johnson Farms since 1978.
Johnson served on the Select Board for the Town of Canaan from 1987 to 1990. He then was the District Commissioner for the ACT 250 District 7 Board from 1992 to 1997.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
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Elections
2012
Johnson won re-election in the 2012 election for Vermont House of Representatives Essex-Caledonia-Orleans. Johnson defeated Maurice Connary in the August 28 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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 William Johnson Incumbent |
75.5% | 77 |
| Maurice Connary | 24.5% | 25 |
| Total Votes | 102 | |
2010
Johnson ran for re-election to the Essex-Caledonia-Orleans District in 2010. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 7 to May 10.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Vermont: 2013-2014 Legislative Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on whether or not their votes aligned with VBSR’s stance on each policy.
- Vermont Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 Environmental Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on their voting records on environmental issues.
- Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored by VPIRG on bills related to public interest issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 3 to May 5.
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2011
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In 2011, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 5 through mid May.
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Personal
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Johnson has a wife, Ursula Szylvian.
Recent news
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See also
- Vermont State Legislature
- Vermont House of Representatives
- Vermont House Committees
- Vermont Joint Committees
- Vermont state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
