Lewiston’s Dan Johnson newest Idaho Senator

Dan Johnson is to become Idaho’s newest state senator after this morning’s appointment by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter to replace outgoing Sen. Joe Stegner , who resigned to become the University of Idaho’s Statehouse-based lobbyist. Johnson will represent Nez Perce County’s District 7 in the Idaho Senate.

The 51-year-old Johnson is a solid waste manager for the City of Lewiston and a commissioner for the Port of Lewiston.

Johnson announced that he intends to seek election to the District 7 Senate seat in 2012.

“I understand there are a lot of people who play a part, starting with the precinct folks on the legislative district committee who nominated me for this,” said Johnson. “I look forward to being part of the process.”