Betsy Johnson (politician)
Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson (born January 12, 1951) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing the 16th Senate District, which includes the cities of Tillamook, Astoria, St. Helens, and Seaside. Johnson previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives.[3]
Betsy Johnson | |
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Dukes |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 31st District | |
| In office 2003–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Brad Witt |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 1st District | |
| In office 2001–2003 | |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Krieger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1951 Bend, Oregon[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Scappoose, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Carleton College Lewis & Clark Law School |
| Occupation | Businesswoman[2] |
She began serving in the Senate in January 2005, initially being appointed to succeed Joan Dukes, who had vacated the seat to take another position.[4][3] She was elected to the seat the following year.[2]
Personal life
Johnson's father, Sam Johnson, served in the Oregon House from 1965 to 1978 representing a Central Oregon district. Unlike his daughter, he was a Republican.[2][5] Sam Johnson served as Mayor of Redmond after he left the Legislature.
References
- Walth, Brent (June 22, 2007). "Not afraid of a fight, the public's or her own". The Oregonian, p. 1.
- Stern, Henry (January 20, 2005). "Scappoose legislator fills Senate seat". The Oregonian, p. B8.
- "State Government Legislators and Staff, 2005 Regular Session". Oregon State Archives. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- Hoover Barnett, Erin (April 12, 2003). "Maverick few may decide key state issues". The Oregonian, p. 1.
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