Career
He was appointed in September 1977 to fill the House District 51 seat vacated by Brad Morris. He was forced out of the Oregon Legislature by terms limits, later ruled to be unconstitutional by the Oregon Supreme Court. His 11th and final term in office ended January 10, 1999.
Johnson was born in West Point, Nebraska and attended school in Tucson, Arizona.
He was an electrical and plumbing supply company owner, tile setter and farmer. He also served in the United States Air Force.
