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Ron Johnson (Canadian politician)

April 12, 2024

Ron Wayne Johnson (born November 18, 1966) is a Canadian political figure who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 to 1999, representing the division of Brantford as a Progressive Conservative.

Ron Johnson
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for Brantford
In office
June 8, 1995 – June 3, 1999
Preceded byBrad Ward
Succeeded byDave Levac
Personal details
Born (1966-11-18) November 18, 1966 (age 57)
Brantford, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
OccupationNewspaper editor

Background edit

Johnson was born in Brantford, and was educated at the Brantford Collegiate Institute, Lambton College, McMaster University, and the Transport Canada Training Institution. Prior to his election, he was the editor of a weekly community newspaper called Brant News. During the 1993 federal election, he and other community newspaper representatives took part in a roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Kim Campbell.[1]

Provincial politics edit

Johnson was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1995 provincial election, defeating former Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Dave Neumann. New Democratic Party incumbent Brad Ward finished third.[2] The Progressive Conservatives won a majority government in this election under the leadership Mike Harris, and Johnson entered the legislature as a government backbencher. He lobbied in support of completing Highway 403 during his first year in office.[3]

Johnson considered voting against the Harris government's Bill 152 in 1997. This bill transferred the cost of social services from the province to municipalities, and Johnson expressed concern that it could result in higher property taxes for Brantford residents. He later announced that he would likely support the bill due to its amendment, after a meeting with senior cabinet ministers.[4][5]

Johnson did not play a major role in the legislature and was often criticized for his absences. A 1998 newspaper report described him as "among the worst attendees in the legislature," and other Progressive Conservative MPPs openly teased him for his record.[6][7] He was dropped from all legislative committees in 1997, and his office was relocated to a basement corner.[8] There was little surprise when he chose not to run in the 1999 provincial election.

The Brantford Expositor ran a scathing editorial about Johnson in June 1999, stating there was "no way [he] could win re-election because he simply had not done the job." The paper's editor accused Johnson of ignoring the concerns of his constituents and spending more time on golf courses than in the legislature, adding that it was "galling" to learn he would collect $39,000 in severance pay.[9]

He supported Chris Stockwell's bid to lead the Ontario Progressive Conservatives in the party's 2002 leadership contest, which was called after Mike Harris's retirement.[10] He later backed Frank Klees's bid to lead the party in 2004, and supported Tim Hudak in 2009.[11]

Federal politics edit

Johnson supported an alliance between the centre-right Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the more right-wing Reform Party of Canada in the mid-1990s. He attended a 1996 meeting in Calgary that called for a formal alliance of the parties,[12] and indicated that he contributed money to both parties in the 1997 federal election.[13] He was the co-chair of a planned conference for Ontario's Young Progressive Conservatives (YPCs) in 1993, and in this capacity invited Reform Party leader Preston Manning to speak to the delegates. This idea was rejected by the YPC leadership, which postponed the conference and removed Johnson from his position.[14][15]

Later life edit

After standing down from the legislature, Johnson was hired as director corporate development for a pharmaceutical company in Toronto.[16]

Electoral record edit

1995 Ontario general election: Brantford
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Ron Johnson 13,745 41.01 +32.55 $36,072
Liberal Dave Neumann 10,418 31.08 −6.33 $25,897
New Democratic Brad Ward 8,165 24.36 −24.27 $41,119
Family Coalition Paul Vandervet 762 2.27 −1.60 $776
Green William Darfler 430 1.28 +0.08 $622
Total valid votes 33,520 100.00
Rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 288
Turnout 33,808 59.90 −6.81
Electors on the lists 56,445

References edit

  1. ^ James Elliott, "The public pulse can be measured in doughnut shop", Hamilton Spectator, 12 October 1993, B3.
  2. ^ . Elections Ontario. June 8, 1995. Archived from the original on April 23, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  3. ^ Ruby, Michelle (March 27, 1996). "Homeowners end battle to block Highway 403 link". Hamilton Spectator. p. B2.
  4. ^ Nolan, Dan (November 20, 1997). "Harris shrugs at hint of revolt: Backbench flak all in the 'family'". Hamilton Spectator. p. D7.
  5. ^ "Tories make $670-million change to plans". Kitchener-Waterloo Record. November 26, 1997. p. A5.
  6. ^ Abraham, Carolyn (June 26, 1997). "Hampton's expenses total $96,647: Travel, accommodation responsible for major increase in costs". Hamilton Spectator. p. C3.
  7. ^ Brennan, Richard; Foot, Richard (June 26, 1998). "Big spenders grilled over expense bills". Hamilton Spectator. p. C4.
  8. ^ Brennan, Richard; Foot, Richard (June 26, 1998). "Grilling over travel expenses leaves Hampton visibly upset". Kitchener-Waterloo Record. p. A4.
  9. ^ "An unearned severance [editorial]". Brantford Expositor. June 12, 1999. p. A12.
  10. ^ Marion, Michael-Allen (March 21, 2002). "Area Tories all ready to pick a new premier". Brantford Expositor. p. A3.
  11. ^ "Hudak's momentum on voting day will lead to victory". Tim Hudak leadership campaign press release. June 24, 2009.
  12. ^ Steinhart, David (May 28, 1996). "Tory-Reform merger idea called a joke by Charest: But Conservative executive member says proposal will pass". Hamilton Spectator. p. A2.
  13. ^ Ferguson, Derek (August 29, 1997). "Charest shrugs off Manning speech". Toronto Star. p. A10.
  14. ^ "Feud with Reform wipes out convention of young Tories". Toronto Star. September 5, 1997. p. A14.
  15. ^ "PC meeting stalled to stop Manning appearance". Kitchener-Waterloo Standard. September 6, 1997. p. B5.
  16. ^ "Ron Johnson has new job". Brantford Expositor. June 4, 1999. p. A3.

External links edit

  • Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history

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Ron Wayne Johnson born November 18 1966 is a Canadian political figure who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 to 1999 representing the division of Brantford as a Progressive Conservative Ron JohnsonMember of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for BrantfordIn office June 8 1995 June 3 1999Preceded byBrad WardSucceeded byDave LevacPersonal detailsBorn 1966 11 18 November 18 1966 age 57 Brantford OntarioPolitical partyProgressive ConservativeOccupationNewspaper editor Contents 1 Background 2 Provincial politics 3 Federal politics 4 Later life 5 Electoral record 6 References 7 External linksBackground editJohnson was born in Brantford and was educated at the Brantford Collegiate Institute Lambton College McMaster University and the Transport Canada Training Institution Prior to his election he was the editor of a weekly community newspaper called Brant News During the 1993 federal election he and other community newspaper representatives took part in a roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Kim Campbell 1 Provincial politics editJohnson was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1995 provincial election defeating former Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament MPP Dave Neumann New Democratic Party incumbent Brad Ward finished third 2 The Progressive Conservatives won a majority government in this election under the leadership Mike Harris and Johnson entered the legislature as a government backbencher He lobbied in support of completing Highway 403 during his first year in office 3 Johnson considered voting against the Harris government s Bill 152 in 1997 This bill transferred the cost of social services from the province to municipalities and Johnson expressed concern that it could result in higher property taxes for Brantford residents He later announced that he would likely support the bill due to its amendment after a meeting with senior cabinet ministers 4 5 Johnson did not play a major role in the legislature and was often criticized for his absences A 1998 newspaper report described him as among the worst attendees in the legislature and other Progressive Conservative MPPs openly teased him for his record 6 7 He was dropped from all legislative committees in 1997 and his office was relocated to a basement corner 8 There was little surprise when he chose not to run in the 1999 provincial election The Brantford Expositor ran a scathing editorial about Johnson in June 1999 stating there was no way he could win re election because he simply had not done the job The paper s editor accused Johnson of ignoring the concerns of his constituents and spending more time on golf courses than in the legislature adding that it was galling to learn he would collect 39 000 in severance pay 9 He supported Chris Stockwell s bid to lead the Ontario Progressive Conservatives in the party s 2002 leadership contest which was called after Mike Harris s retirement 10 He later backed Frank Klees s bid to lead the party in 2004 and supported Tim Hudak in 2009 11 Federal politics editJohnson supported an alliance between the centre right Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the more right wing Reform Party of Canada in the mid 1990s He attended a 1996 meeting in Calgary that called for a formal alliance of the parties 12 and indicated that he contributed money to both parties in the 1997 federal election 13 He was the co chair of a planned conference for Ontario s Young Progressive Conservatives YPCs in 1993 and in this capacity invited Reform Party leader Preston Manning to speak to the delegates This idea was rejected by the YPC leadership which postponed the conference and removed Johnson from his position 14 15 Later life editAfter standing down from the legislature Johnson was hired as director corporate development for a pharmaceutical company in Toronto 16 Electoral record editvte1995 Ontario general election BrantfordParty Candidate Votes ExpendituresProgressive Conservative Ron Johnson 13 745 41 01 32 55 36 072Liberal Dave Neumann 10 418 31 08 6 33 25 897New Democratic Brad Ward 8 165 24 36 24 27 41 119Family Coalition Paul Vandervet 762 2 27 1 60 776Green William Darfler 430 1 28 0 08 622Total valid votes 33 520 100 00Rejected unmarked and declined ballots 288Turnout 33 808 59 90 6 81Electors on the lists 56 445References edit James Elliott The public pulse can be measured in doughnut shop Hamilton Spectator 12 October 1993 B3 Summary of Valid Ballots by Candidate Elections Ontario June 8 1995 Archived from the original on April 23 2014 Retrieved 2014 03 02 Ruby Michelle March 27 1996 Homeowners end battle to block Highway 403 link Hamilton Spectator p B2 Nolan Dan November 20 1997 Harris shrugs at hint of revolt Backbench flak all in the family Hamilton Spectator p D7 Tories make 670 million change to plans Kitchener Waterloo Record November 26 1997 p A5 Abraham Carolyn June 26 1997 Hampton s expenses total 96 647 Travel accommodation responsible for major increase in costs Hamilton Spectator p C3 Brennan Richard Foot Richard June 26 1998 Big spenders grilled over expense bills Hamilton Spectator p C4 Brennan Richard Foot Richard June 26 1998 Grilling over travel expenses leaves Hampton visibly upset Kitchener Waterloo Record p A4 An unearned severance editorial Brantford Expositor June 12 1999 p A12 Marion Michael Allen March 21 2002 Area Tories all ready to pick a new premier Brantford Expositor p A3 Hudak s momentum on voting day will lead to victory Tim Hudak leadership campaign press release June 24 2009 Steinhart David May 28 1996 Tory Reform merger idea called a joke by Charest But Conservative executive member says proposal will pass Hamilton Spectator p A2 Ferguson Derek August 29 1997 Charest shrugs off Manning speech Toronto Star p A10 Feud with Reform wipes out convention of young Tories Toronto Star September 5 1997 p A14 PC meeting stalled to stop Manning appearance Kitchener Waterloo Standard September 6 1997 p B5 Ron Johnson has new job Brantford Expositor June 4 1999 p A3 External links editOntario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ron Johnson Canadian politician amp oldid 1189560415, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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