Wayne Johnson
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| Wayne Johnson | |
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| Wyoming State Senate District 6 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Retired Librarian |
| Website | Senate website |
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Wayne Johnson (b. May 2, 1942) is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate. He has been a Senator since 2005, representing the 6th district. He was elected to the senate in 2004 and received re-election in 2008.
Education
Johnson earned his BS in History from Utah State University in 1969. He went on to earn his MPA in Public Administration from the University of Colorado in 1970. He then earned his MLS in Library Science from the University of Oklahoma in 1973.
Professional experience
Johnson served as Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Coast Guard from 1960 to 1964. After his military service he became a consultant for OMEC from 1971 to 1973. He went on to become a Library Administrator for the State of Wyoming from 1973 to 1989. He also worked as State Librarian at this time. Johnson then worked as a planner/grants coordinator for Laramie County from 1989 to 2001.
Political experience
Johnson served as a representative for the Wyoming State House from 1993 to 2004. He also worked as a precinct committeeman for the Laramie County Republican Party from 1992 to the present. He has represented the 6th district in the Wyoming State Senate since 2005.
Committee membership
- Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources Committee, Wyoming Senate
- Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee, Wyoming Senate
Personal life
Wayne and his wife Patricia have two children.
External links
- Biography from the Wyoming Legislature
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
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