My wife Lynne-Ann, daughter Lenora and I have lived in the San Juan’s since Sheriff Cumming hired me as Lead Detective eight years ago. I feel I am the best candidate for the job not only because of my experience but also because of my commitment to our community. You might recognize me from previous years handouts for the Safety Fairs on San Juan Island, yeah, I'm the guy helping the kids with the fire hose. I am co-coordinator with Fire Wise an organization that helps residents and neighborhoods assess their fire risks and then helps those same neighborhoods clear out debris and ladder fuel to make homes and the environment safer. I am the guy you may have passed on Beaverton Valley Road picking up trash along a two mile stretch with my family. You will see from my bio that I am a board member with Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services and Chair of the SJC Veteran's Advisory Board and that I am involved in my home owners association. My commitment to community lead me to run for the office of Sheriff and I ask for your support.
Clarification regarding article in the SanJuanJournal.com and Journal of the San Juans
In the story written by Richard Walker, Johnson says his experience is "what sets us apart" , the paragraph referring to "geting things done by embarrassment" needs to be corrected. While still a member of the Albuquerque Police Department and while working in the District Attorney Liasion Unit (a partnership between our two departments) I did review all felony cases for completeness. The Chief of Police would use my stats to "get things done by embarrassment" which was his technique, not mine. This was not something I approved of nor did many other supervisors. Luckily this particular Chief was only with APD for four years.