Joe Johnson
Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on December 26, 2007 - 10:08am.Tags: Under the Dome
| Office | District | Status |
| Statewide | Candidate | |
| Party | In Office Since | Term Ends |
| Republican | ||
| Date of Birth | Birthplace | Now Lives In |
| February 2, 1982 | Dublin, GA | Tryon, NC |
Synopsis | Joe Johnson, of Tryon, is the former public affairs director for the Henderson County sheriff's office. In 2008, he ran for the Republican nomination for superintendent of public instruction, losing to former House Co-Speaker Richard Morgan. |
Endorsements |
State Rep. Harold Brubaker, state Rep. Carolyn Justus |
Biography
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Marital Status
Single
Spouse
Children
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Occupation
| Former director of public affairs at Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Full-time |
Resigned to be full-time candidate |
Community Involvement:
Past service on administrative board of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville and board of directors for North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund. Current service on several boards, including the Henderson County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council; the Council on Aging for Henderson County; the Dispute Settlement Center of Henderson County; Crimestoppers of Henderson County; and, Eno River Media Production Corporation of America. Member of the Leadership Team for the United Agenda for Children of Henderson County.
Contact Info
Email: joe@electjoejohnson.org
| The Committee to Elect Joe Johnson Post Office Box 42, Tryon, NC 28782 828-243-2161 |
Education
| bachelors in business administration California Coast University Graduated: 2006 |
Military
Not specified.Issues
How will you measure success in your first year in office?
How will you measure success in your first year in office?
Success would be measured by making the state Department of Public Instruction the most responsive and responsible agency in state government.
Tell us about something you did for someone else.
Tell us about something you did for someone else?
I have consistently delivered Meals on Wheels to many elderly people. It’s been an inspiring experience to interact with these older people. I’ve also volunteered with Special Olympics over the years
What is the biggest challenge facing North Carolina? Your county? Your district?
What is the biggest challenge facing the superintendent's office?
Creating the sense of service that’s lacking in the superintendent’s office. As I’ve traveled across the state and talked with teachers and parents, they’ve told me they don’t feel the Department of Public Instruction is responsive to their needs.
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