Rahman Johnson

Rahman K. Johnson (born May 26, 1976 in Orange Park, Florida) is a local television & radio personality and former Group 5 At Large Representative for the Duval County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Politics

With his election to the Duval County Soil and Water Conservation District in 1999, Johnson became the youngest elected official in Florida at the time. There was some controversy surrounding an unapproved cellular phone, which was billed through the city. After much debate, it was eventually settled with Johnson agreeing to pay the $800 bill. In August 2000 Johnson was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. In January 2001 "Ebony" magazine named Johnson one of "30 Young [Black] Leaders under 30" nationally. In 2002 Johnson campaigned first for the Jacksonville City Council, then for state representative, but was defeated in the September 2002 Democratic primary.

Entertainment

Johnson has served as an on-air radio personality in Jacksonville for WJBT 92.7, WSOL V101.5, and WXQL 105.7. He also served as a host for several shows on the local cable station ("Teen Cultural Perspective", "The Video Zone"). He appeared on an episode (#20) of the action/adventure series "Sheena" in 2001. In January 2003 he appeared in a regional theatre production of "Miss Evers' Boys" in Jacksonville. He was the host of "SPLAT", a Nickelodeon show which aired 2004-5.

External links

* [http://rahmanjohnson.com/ Official Site]
* [http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/090602/Ele_10377054.shtml 3 in the running for State Rep Seat]
* [http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/092904/dsr_16762072.shtml On the 'Splat!' track]
* [http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/112898/ner_mmyoung_.html Conservation issues fuel young politician]
* [http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/123000/nec_5005387.html Rocky start for young politician]
* [http://us.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/4144/sheena1st.html Rahman on Sheena]