LeRoy Johnson

LeRoy Johnson (born March 5, 1941) is a teacher and politician from Alberta, Canada. He is the former MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose.

For other uses, see Leroy Johnson (disambiguation).
LeRoy Johnson
MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose
In office
March 11, 1997 – March 3, 2008
Preceded byKen Rostad
Succeeded byVerlyn Olson
Personal details
Born (1941-03-04) March 4, 1941
Camrose, Alberta
Political partyProgressive Conservative

Early life

Johnson was born in 1941 in Camrose.[1] Johnson holds a number of degrees from the University of Alberta, University of Calgary and the University of Montana.

He has served as an educator in various positions and schools at different levels for more than 30 years.

Political career

Johnson started his political career as an Alderman for the city of Camrose, Alberta. He served that position for six years, including six years on the Camrose Public School Board, for four of those years he was chairman.[2]

Johnson was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 1997 Alberta general election. He was re-elected twice before deciding not run in the 2008 election.

References
  1. Biographies of Members - Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 25th Legislature. Legislative Assembly of Alberta. December 2001.
  2. "Biography, LeRoy Johnson". Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Retrieved 2007-03-28.
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