Christine J. Johnson

Christine J. Johnson currently serves as Treasurer for DeKalb County, Illinois. She was first elected to the office in 1994 and has served the County for nearly 25 years. Johnson is also a former Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 35th legislative district in Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, LaSalle and Winnebago counties from 2011 to 2013.[1] Johnson was most recently re-elected to her 7th term as Treasurer in 2018.[2]

Christine Johnson
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 35th district
In office
2011–2013
Preceded byJ. Bradley Burzynski
Succeeded byDave Syverson
Personal details
Born (1960-03-12) March 12, 1960
Political partyRepublican

Early life, education and career

Johnson grew up on a farm and was educated in the DeKalb County area. She received a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations from Northern Illinois University, which is now part of the district she represents.

Prior to serving as Treasurer, Johnson worked as the Shabbona Lake State Park Office Coordinator and assisted with her family farm operations in Shabbona.

Illinois Senate

Johnson serves on the following Senate Committees: Higher Education (on which she is the Minority Spokesperson), Education, Licensed Activities, and Public Health. Johnson was also appointed to the P-20 Council on Education and Advisory Committee on Medicaid.

2012 election

Following the 2011 redistricting, parts of Johnson's district were combined fellow Republican district. As a result, she faced a contested primary for the 35th district Republican nomination on March 20, 2012.

Personal life

Johnson resides in Shabbona with her husband Jim. They have one adult son. She has received numerous awards throughout her civic career including the Illinois Country Treasurer Association's Treasurer of the Year Award in 2003 and is the co-founder of the Indian Creek Education Foundation.

References
  1. Sweeny, Chuck (January 31, 2011). "Christine J. Johnson to replace Sen. Brad Burzynski". Rockford Register Star. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  2. RETTKE, KELSEY (November 6, 2018). "Johnson cruises to 7th term as DeKalb County treasurer". www.daily-chronicle.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.

www.CitizensforChristineJohnson.com


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