Randy Johnson (Florida politician)
American politician
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Randy Johnson (born December 1959) is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006, representing the 41st District, which included portions of Osceola, Lake and Orange counties. During his tenure in the Florida House, Johnson served as Chairman of multiple committees, including Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations, Growth Management, Finance and Tax, The Select Committee on Affordable Housing and The Select Committee on Post-9/11 Economic Development.[1][2]
Randy Johnson | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 41 district | |
| In office 1998–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Webster |
| Succeeded by | Steve Precourt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1959 Nampa, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nichelle Johnson |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Florida (BA) |
| Website | Official House Website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
Early life and education
Randy Johnson was born in Nampa, Idaho and moved to Central Florida in 1971. Johnson graduated from the University of Florida in 1981 with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.[3]
Career
Johnson served as the president and CEO of the Central Florida Sports Commission.[4]
Political career
After leaving the Navy, Randy Johnson served as a Staff Director for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.[5]
Johnson ran in the election to succeed Johnnie Byrd as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, but lost to Allan Bense.[6]
In 2000, Johnson successfully requested a $250,000 historic preservation grant for Winter Garden's downtown.[7]
In 2002, Johnson proposed an amendment that would require the state to include a projected cost of proposals on ballot measures.[8]
In 2004, Johnson served as President of "No Casinos", a statewide coalition opposed to the expansion of gambling in Florida. His group is credited for the subsequent failure of a gaming expansion initiative in Miami-Dade County during the 2005 Legislative Session.[9] [10][11]
During the 2005 Legislative Session, Randy Johnson led the House effort to pass sweeping new growth management laws. A staunch property rights advocate, Johnson sponsored legislation that provided a method for developers to fairly pay for the impact that new development has on the surrounding community. He also proposed the creation of the Century Commission, a board of statewide community leaders tasked with addressing future development and environmental problems, as well as providing solutions to the Legislature.[12][13] For his efforts, he was named 2005 Legislator of The Year by the Florida Association of Realtors.[14]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Johnson | 8,006 | 72 | |
| Republican | Mark Schneider | 3,100 | 27 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Johnson | 42,152 | 67 | |
| Democratic | Ali Kirk Mashayekhi | 20,157 | 32 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Randy Johnson | 32,796 | 79 | |
| Libertarian | Louis A. Cashmer | 8,494 | 20 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Johnson | 59,525 | 99 | |
| Write-in_candidate | Donald Mitkess | 288 | 0.5 | |
