3/24/14 - The latest Livingston County resident to announce his candidacy for the 42nd State House seat is also the first Democrat to enter that race. Timothy Johnson of Genoa Township is aiming for the Democratic nomination to that seat, which will be vacated by incumbent Bill Rogers due to term limits in November. Johnson is a teacher at the Detroit Behavior Institute/Capstone Academy. In a press release, he states that his top issues include funding for public schools, spending on infrastructure like roads, and protecting the environment. While he has no Democratic competitors, there are already several Republicans aiming for the seat. So far they include Brighton Township Treasurer Lana Theis, Brighton Area Schools Board of Education President Nick Fiani, and teacher Dale Rogers of Hamburg Township. The 42nd state House seat represents the City of Brighton as well as Brighton, Genoa, Green Oak, Hamburg and Putnam townships. (TD)
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