- Eric Johnson (GA politician)
Infobox_State_Senator
name=Eric Johnson
width=
state_senate=Georgia
state=Georgia
district=1st
term_start=1994
term_end=
preceded=
succeeded= Incumbent
date of birth= Birth date and age|1953|08|20|
place of birth=New Orleans, Louisiana
date of death=
place of death=
spouse=Kathryn
profession=Architect
religion=Christian
party=RepublicanEric Johnson is a state legislator from the U.S. state of Georgia.
Background
He was born on
August 20 ,1953 and isMethodist . He made career as an architect.Career
Johnson is a Republican and served as a member of the
Georgia House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995. [Charles S. Bullock, III, The Georgia Political Almanac, The General Assembly 1993-94] He has represented the 1st District in theGeorgia State Senate since 1995 and became the institution's President Pro Tempore in 2005.Over the years, his committee assignments have included Appropriations, Assignments, Banking & Financial Institutions, Consumer Affairs, Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Ethics, Finance & Public Utilities, Natural Resources and the Environment, Regulated Industries and Utilities, Rules and Transportations.
Johnson also chairs the Joint Legislative Committeee on Ethics. He is believed to be considering a bid for the office of Lieutenant Governor. [ [http://savannahnow.com/node/540564 Sen. Eric Johnson faces challenge for job he's not sure he wants to keep, Larry Peterson, Savannah Morning News, July 29, 2008] ]
References
External links
* [http://www.votejohnson.com/ Senator Eric Johnson] official website
* [http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2007_08/senate/johnsonbio.php Georgia Legislature - Senator Eric Johnson] official government site
* [http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=7811 Project Vote Smart - Senator Eric B. Johnson (GA)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Eric Johnson
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