Heather Johnson

~Biography~
Heather Johnson is from Salt Lake City, Utah and comes from a family of 8 children. She married Dustin (deceased) in 1995 and they had one son, Trevor. She married Kevin Johnson in 2001 and they live in Central North Carolina with their three children, Trevor (8), Ole (2) and Emily (born Dec 2005). The Johnson's are expecting another addition to their family in 2007. Johnson is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

~Politics~
Johnson has been active in politics all her life. Her mother was very active in local politics and Johnson recalls regularly attending Community Council meetings with her siblings from an early age. Johnson's mother also ran for Utah House of Representatives. She lost the seat and remained active as a lobbyist and on the Salt Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission.

Johnson served as the Communications Chair of the Chatham County GOP until late 2005. She also attended the 2005 NC State GOP Convention as a voting delegate. Johnson worked with NC Republican Senator Fred Smith in support of a NC Marriage Amendment and also for the Taxpayer Protection Act.

During the mid-term elections in 2006, Johnson served the Republican Governor's Association as a deployment team volunteer. She was dispatched to Maine to volunteer on the gubernatorial campaign of Chandler Woodcock.

Johnson founded a Conservative group called The Chatham Conservative Voice. She currently serves as Communications Chair of the group and is working hard to promote Conservatism in Chatham County, North Carolina.

~Autism~
Johnson became active in the Autistic Community in 2002 when her son, Trevor, was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of Autism. Johnson battles tirelessly on behalf of her son and serves on the Steering Committee of her local ARC. She also volunteers as an advocate for families with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) children.

~Business~
Johnson owns a small bookkeeping business, Chatham Bookkeeping Services.