Craig Johnson (Alaska politician)
Craig W. Johnson (born November 22, 1953) is an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017.[1]
Craig Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office January 17, 2005 – January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Lesil McGuire |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Kopp |
| Constituency | 28th (2008–2012) 21st (2012–2014) 24th (2014–2016 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1953 Kermit, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy |
| Residence | Anchorage, Alaska |
Career
Johnson was elected to the House in 2006 and assumed office in 2007, representing the 28th district. He later represented the 21st and 24th district. He left office in 2017, and was succeeded by Chuck Kopp.
He was co-chair of the Resources Committee, Chair of the Cook Island Salmon Task Force, Vice-Chair of the Transportation Committee, and was a member of the State Affairs Committee, and the Fisheries Special Committee. He also serves on the Administration, Corrections, Fish & Game and the Natural Resources Finance Subcommittees, for the 26th Legislature.[2] Johnson previously served as a press secretary for the Alaska State House Majority Caucus.[3]
Personal life
Representative Johnson has a wife, Nancy, and two children, Erin & Jenifer. Craig Johnson graduated from Miami High School in Miami, Oklahoma. He attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College from 1973–1975, and Oklahoma State University from 1975–1977.[4]
References
- ^ "Craig Johnson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ "Rep. Craig Johnson - 27th AK Legislature House Majority". Housemajority.org. April 27, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ "Rep. Johnson's Biography - 27th AK Legislature House Majority". Housemajority.org. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ "The Alaska State Legislature". House.legis.state.ak.us. November 22, 1953. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
External links
- Alaska State House Majority Site
- Alaska State Legislature Biography
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Craig Johnson at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature