Mark C. Johns

Mark Johns
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 135th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2011
Preceded by	David R. Koon
Personal details
Born	November 29, 1952 (1952-11-29) (age 58)[1] Rochester, New York
Political party	Republican
Residence	Webster, New York
Alma mater	St. John Fisher College
Profession	Environmental health specialist, Politician
Religion	Roman Catholic
Website	Official website

Mark C. Johns^[2] (born November 29, 1952)^[1] is an American Republican politician who represents District 135 in the New York State Assembly, which includes the towns and villages of East Rochester, Penfield and Webster, and Fairport, in the eastern suburbs of Rochester.

Johns is a lifetime resident of Webster, where he attended Catholic and public schools. He became an Eagle Scout at the age of 14. He graduated from St. John Fisher College in 1975, with a B.S. degreee in biology.^[3] He joined the Monroe County Health Department in 1979, where he still works as an environmental health specialist.^[4]

His first foray into politics was a run against congresswoman Louise Slaughter for New York's 28th congressional district in 2000. He was elected to the Webster Town Board in 2007 and served on the Webster Conservation Board.

Johns also ran unsuccessfully against state assemblyman David Koon in 2004 and 2006^[5] before winning the assembly seat in 2010 by a slim margin.^[6]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. http://nycapitolnews.com/features/2011-01-06/2052.html. Retrieved March 22, 2011. 
2. ^ "Assembly Member Mark C. Johns (NY)". Project Vote Smart. http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=55171. Retrieved December 31, 2010. 
3. ^ "Mark Johns: Biography". New York State Assembly. http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=135&sh=bio. Retrieved March 22, 2011. 
4. ^ "Koons looks to fend off Johns again", Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York): 3B, 2010-10-18, ISSN 1088-5153 
5. ^ "Voters keep most area incumbents in office", Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York): 9A, 2010-11-03, ISSN 1088-5153 
6. ^ "Local GOP proves strong in vote", Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York): 1A, 2010-11-07, ISSN 1088-5153 

External links

• New York State Assembly website
• Campaign website

New York Assembly
Preceded by David R. Koon	New York State Assembly, 135th District January 1, 2011 – present	Incumbent

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Name	Johns, Mark C.
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Date of birth	October 29, 1952
Place of birth	Rochester, New York
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