Janet B. Johnson (March 5, 1940 – August 21, 1999) was an American politician.
Janet B. Johnson | |
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Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 18th district | |
In office January 5, 1993 – August 21, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Charles R. Davis |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 19th district | |
In office January 8, 1991 – January 4, 1993 | |
Succeeded by | Betty A. Adkins |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, U.S. | March 5, 1940
Died | August 21, 1999 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 59)
Political party | DFL |
Residence | North Branch |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
Profession | Small Business Owner |
Born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, Johnson moved to Minnesota in 1960 and went to University of Minnesota. Johnson was a business owner. She served on the North Branch, Minnesota School Board and was involved with the Democratic Party. Johnson served in the Minnesota Senate from 1991 until her death in 1999. Johnson died of brain cancer in a hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1][2] She was a Lutheran.[1]
Notes
edit- ^ a b Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Janet B. Johnson
- ^ 'State Sen. Janet Johnson dies of a brain tumor at 59,' Minneapolis Star Tribune, Lucy Y. Her and Robert Whereatt, August 22, 1999