Walter Walford Johnson

Walter Walford Johnson (born April 16, 1904 in Pueblo , Colorado , † March 23, 1987 in Tempe , Arizona ) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1950 to 1951 the 31st governor of the state of Colorado.

Early years and advancement

Johnson attended local schools in his home country. He then worked in various areas such as construction, real estate trading and insurance. Politically, he was a member of the Democratic Party. From 1937 he was on the school committee of his hometown Pueblo and from 1939 to 1943 he was its chairman. Between 1941 and 1949 he was a member of the Colorado Senate .

Governor of colorado

In 1948 Johnson was elected lieutenant governor for his state. When Governor William Lee Knous resigned from office on April 15, 1950 to take a judge's position, Johnson had to end the remaining term of office until January 9, 1951 as governor. During his brief tenure, he opposed proposals to raise taxes. He even managed to reduce income tax. Teachers' salaries were increased and the motorway system modernized. Johnson also promoted tourism. Nevertheless, he did not manage to be confirmed in his office in November 1950. In the gubernatorial election he was defeated by the Republican Dan Thornton .

Another résumé

Even after the end of his governorship, Johnson remained politically active. Between 1951 and 1959 he was again in the Senate of his state. After that he was still a member of some government commissions. He died in March 1987. He had two children with his wife, Neva M. Morrow.

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SURNAME	Johnson, Walter Walford
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	April 16, 1904
PLACE OF BIRTH	Pueblo , Colorado
DATE OF DEATH	March 23, 1987
Place of death	Tempe , Arizona