Longtime State Sen. Bob Johnson Dies at Age 80
Bob Johnson, who represented Sarasota in the Florida Legislature over portions of three decades, died Monday night at the age of 80. The long-time public servant was known for fighting for Southwest Florida to get needed infrastructure during the ‘70s and ‘80s, and continued to be involved in local politics even in recent years. Johnson served in Tallahassee in both chambers of the Legislature, as a member of the Florida House of Representatives during two stints first from 1970-76 and again from 1982-84, then in the Florida Senate from 1984 through 1992. “He was a guy that a lot of people in Tallahassee didn’t like because he always delivered pork to Sarasota,” said Kerry Kirschner, who served on the City Commission much of the same time Johnson was serving in Tallahassee.
Above: Sen. Johnson kids Sen. George Stuart, D-Orlando, on the Senate floor, encouraging collagues to vote against a bill action requiring unanimous consent. Top Photo: Johnson's official Florida House picture from 1974 to 1976. Filed under RIP Tags: Bob Johnson featured Florida House Florida Senate Comments (0 so far) |
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