David Johnson (Arkansas politician)

David Edward Johnson is an American politician and lawyer. He served as an Arkansas state senator from 2009 to 2017 and as an Arkansas state representative from 2005 until 2009. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

David Johnson
Member of the Arkansas Senate
from the 32nd district
In office
2009–2017
Preceded byJim Argue
Succeeded byWill Bond
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
2005–2009
Preceded bySteve Napper
Succeeded byJohn C. Edwards
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceLittle Rock, Arkansas
Alma materGeorgetown University
University of Arkansas School of Law
OccupationAttorney

Personal life and education

Johnson earned a BA from Georgetown University in 1991 and a JD from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1997. Johnson is the father of three daughters: Sydney, Emery, and Ansley Johnson.

Career

Prior to serving in public office, Johnson served as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers, and was also a deputy prosecutor in Pulaski County. Johnson was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2004, and served there until he was elected to the Arkansas Senate in 2008. As a state senator, Johnson championed legislation to promote children's dental health. Johnson also authored legislation that created new energy savings programs for the State of Arkansas and municipalities and counties in the state.

In 2016, Johnson joined Central Arkansas Water as general counsel.[1]

References
  1. "Arkansas Environmental/Water Personnel Moves: Central Arkansas Water Selects David Johnson as Attorney/Legal Counsel". www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
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