Candidate questionnaire: John F. Johnson Jr.

NAME: John F. Johnson Jr.

AGE: 61

PLACE OF BIRTH: cape girardeau mo.

SPOUSE'S, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Patricia D. Johnson

EDUCATION:

B.S. Degree Agronomy University Columbia Missouri

OCCUPATION: Farmer

EMPLOYER: self

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:

Baker Hill Farm

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT; GIVE DATES:

Advance School Board 18 yr.

SEMO Electric Coop 16 yr.

Southeast Coop. 8 yr.

WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL STATE OF BOLLINGER COUNTY FOLLOWING THE RECESSION, AND HOW CAN IT BE IMPROVED?

Bollinger County is in good financial shape our former commissioners have done a good job. I am sure there is always room for improvement. I know there is concern about our roads and we can work together as a community to improve them. I consider myself to be open minded and will listen to all ideas.

ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC ACTIONS YOU THINK THE COUNTY CAN TAKE TO ENCOURAGE JOB GROWTH?

Agriculture is the backbone of our community and country if we keep our focus on this things will improve. If we can implement and improve more small business this will improve job growth.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PRIORITY FOR BOLLINGER COUNTY?

My biggest priority for Bollinger County is to keep a balanced budget, and keep eye open for improvments.

CLOSING REMARKS:

I will work hard to make Bollinger County a better community.