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Wayne (Wayne) A. Johnson (R-SH41A)
Capitol: 651.297.9010
FAX: 651.296.1326
District: 651.358.5975
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Repersentative
Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
District Office:
7862 62nd Street, South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
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| Elected: 2024 Next Election: 2026 | |
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BioI grew up in SE Minnesota on a farm. At an early age I learned the value of hard work and that getting your hands dirty is how you build value. Working on days off from school or before and after school was how you earned the money to enjoy the days you did not work. Growing up with friends that were farmers taught a value of work hard and then you can play hard. My grandfather told me once when I stayed out late that "If you are going to stay out like a man, you need to work like a man." I took this word of wisdom and passed it on to my son and daughter. Wisdom comes from previous generations and age. Passing it down to future generations is our duty.
I knew farming was not in my future and that I would end up in the city. After I graduated High School, I moved to Estherville IA and attended Iowa Lakes Community College. I earned my AS degree in Accounting. This is also where I learned that a student loan is great as long as you see it as an investment and pay it off asap!! I did eventually earn my BS in Accounting from Metro State University. I was on the 10 year plan as I needed to work as an Accountant by day and go to school at night and also pay for it without borrowing more. Working multiple jobs at a time and saving money were key to success. I was fortunate to meet my spouse who believed in the same and we have passed this value on to our children. In 2013 I ventured into purchasing a HVAC business and then adding another on in 2016. I currently own both businesses today. Owning a service based company teaches you a lot about service a community.
In 2010 I decided to get involved in the community. I actually did earlier than that with Community Ed, but I can not remember exactly what year. I joined the Cottage Grove Planning Commission. After my term I eventually ran for City Council and won. Then there was an open seat for County Commissioner for District 4. I served a little over 4 years during one of the most challenging times for most of us. With my experience, willingness to work hard and a great board of commissioners and team we came out of the pandemic in a better place. That is when I decided I needed to step back into my business to correct the damage done by actions by our leaders in St Paul. With that taken care of, I am looking to get involved again because there is a lot of work to do and I have the experience and desire to keep serving!!
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