Linda P. Johnson facts for kids
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Linda P. Johnson
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – February 18, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Len Sossamon |
| Succeeded by | Kristin Baker |
| Constituency | 90th District (2001-2003) 74th District (2003-2005) 83rd District (2005-2019) 82nd District (2019-2020) |
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| Born |
Linda Kay Pennell
May 2, 1945 Cabarrus County, North Carolina |
| Died | February 18, 2020 (aged 74) Kannapolis, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ronnie Johnson |
| Education | A.L. Brown High School |
| Occupation | computer analyst, tax accountant |
Linda Kay Pennell Johnson (born May 2, 1945 – died February 18, 2020) was an important politician from North Carolina. She was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, which is a group of lawmakers. These lawmakers help make decisions and create laws for the state. Linda Johnson was part of the Republican Party. She represented the 82nd district of North Carolina. Before becoming a representative, she worked as a computer analyst and a tax accountant. She lived in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
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Early Life and Career
Linda Johnson grew up in Kannapolis, North Carolina. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1963. After school, she worked as a computer analyst and a tax accountant. These jobs helped her understand numbers and how things work.
Serving Her Community
Before she became a state representative, Linda Johnson served her local community. From 1992 to 2000, she was a member of the Kannapolis City Board of Education. This board helps make important decisions about schools in the city. Her work on the school board showed her dedication to public service.
Her Time as a State Representative
Linda Johnson was first elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2000. She won against Len Sossamon. Len Sossamon had been appointed to finish a previous term. Linda Johnson served in the House of Representatives for many years. She represented different districts over time. These included the 90th, 74th, 83rd, and finally the 82nd district.
Dedication to Public Service
Linda Johnson was a dedicated public servant. She worked hard for the people of North Carolina. She was still serving in her role when she passed away in February 2020. She had been battling an illness before her passing. Her long career showed her commitment to helping her state.
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Linda Johnson's official portrait.
