Joe Johnson (politician)
Encyclopedia
Joe Johnson is a Republican
from North Carolina
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Johnson sought the 2008 Republican nomination for North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
. His mother was a public school teacher within the Vidalia City Schools System and his father was a teacher at Brewton-Parker College, a small Baptist college located in Mount Vernon, Georgia.
Johnson moved to Buncombe County in western North Carolina when he was just six months old and has lived in North Carolina since. Joe attended public schools in Henderson County, graduating from East Henderson High School in Hendersonville. Joe holds two undergraduate degrees, one from North Carolina State University and the other from the University of London.
Johnson comes from a family of teachers, farmers and leaders in the religious and business communities who taught by example the importance of public service and placing the needs of others above his individual needs.
. In this position Johnson is responsible for all organizational fundraising for this nonprofit which is dedicated to serving people over the age of 60 in Henderson County.
In addition to working with the Council on Aging Joe Johnson serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for Representative David Guice, a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
. Johnson helps Guice with policy issues within North Carolina House District 113 as well as all media relations.
Prior to joining the Council on Aging Johnson served as the Director of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesman for the Henderson County Sheriff's
Office. He joined the Sheriff's Office in December 2006 after Rick Davis was sworn in as Sheriff of Henderson County. Over the next two years Joe Johnson worked with the Sheriff to write and manage the multi-million dollar budget, write and manage state and federal grant proposals and serve as the chief political adviser for the Sheriff.
Republican Party (United States)
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from North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
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Johnson sought the 2008 Republican nomination for North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Early Life and Family
Johnson was born in Dublin, GeorgiaDublin, Georgia
Dublin is a city in Laurens County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 16,201. The city is the county seat of Laurens County.-History:The original settlement was named after the city Dublin, Ireland....
. His mother was a public school teacher within the Vidalia City Schools System and his father was a teacher at Brewton-Parker College, a small Baptist college located in Mount Vernon, Georgia.
Johnson moved to Buncombe County in western North Carolina when he was just six months old and has lived in North Carolina since. Joe attended public schools in Henderson County, graduating from East Henderson High School in Hendersonville. Joe holds two undergraduate degrees, one from North Carolina State University and the other from the University of London.
Johnson comes from a family of teachers, farmers and leaders in the religious and business communities who taught by example the importance of public service and placing the needs of others above his individual needs.
Professional
Johnson is currently the Director of Resource Development for the Council on Aging for Henderson CountyHenderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is part of the Asheville, North Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2008, the population was 102,367. Its county seat is Hendersonville.- History :...
. In this position Johnson is responsible for all organizational fundraising for this nonprofit which is dedicated to serving people over the age of 60 in Henderson County.
In addition to working with the Council on Aging Joe Johnson serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for Representative David Guice, a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
North Carolina House of Representatives
The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate....
. Johnson helps Guice with policy issues within North Carolina House District 113 as well as all media relations.
Prior to joining the Council on Aging Johnson served as the Director of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesman for the Henderson County Sheriff's
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
Office. He joined the Sheriff's Office in December 2006 after Rick Davis was sworn in as Sheriff of Henderson County. Over the next two years Joe Johnson worked with the Sheriff to write and manage the multi-million dollar budget, write and manage state and federal grant proposals and serve as the chief political adviser for the Sheriff.