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Jamie Johansson Announces Campaign for State Assembly

Chico, CA  - Jamie Johansson, a farmer and past President of the California Farm Bureau, has officially announced his campaign for State Assembly. Johansson is running to succeed Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher in the 3rd State Assembly District, as Gallagher is term-limited and unable to seek reelection.


About Jamie Johansson:

Jamie Johansson is a proud Northern Californian who has lived in Butte County since 1993. His story is one of grit and perseverance. During tough times, Jamie dug ditches by hand to make ends meet and taught himself to farm olives and citrus. In 1998, he began managing orchards in the Oroville area to fulfill contracts supplying olives to the Bay Area and has been a farmer ever since.


Facing California’s maze of taxes and regulations, Jamie took action. He joined the Butte County Farm Bureau Board, was elected to the Oroville City Council, and served as President of the California Farm Bureau. In addition to being a first-generation farmer, Jamie continues to put community and service first. He has supported local agriculture youth groups, is a leader of the Durham Boy Scouts, and founded the Sierra Oro Farm Trail, a non-profit that promotes agri-tourism and marketability for Butte County farms. Jamie lives in Chico with his wife, Nicole, and their three children. When he’s not working, Jamie can be found building a pig pen for his kids’ fair project or cheering the kids on at their sporting events.


What Jamie’s Saying:

“Northern California has had enough. Enough of the high prices, wasteful water policies, and extreme political agendas in Sacramento. Enough of being left behind.


That’s why I’m running—to be the voice of farmers, hard-working people, and small business owners who are ready to turn California around. I’ve stood up to Newsom to protect our water rights.


I’ve worked with the Trump Administration to provide relief for local farms. Now, I’m ready to fight for Northern California in the State Assembly.”

Butte County Supervisor Bill Connelly Endorses Jamie Johansson for Assembly

February 17, 2025
Chico, CA – Butte County Supervisor Bill Connelly endorsed Jamie Johansson for State Assembly District 3. A small business owner and County Supervisor for over 20 years, Bill Connelly is a major player in North State politics. He is well known around the state on his knowledge of California water law and local surface and ground water demands. “Jamie is a small business owner and farmer who understands the North State,” said Supervisor Connell. “He stood up to Newsom to protect our water, he worked with Trump to save small farms, and he will vote for the largest middle-class tax cut in California history. I’m endorsing Jamie because I know he’ll fight for our North State values in Sacramento.”  "Supervisor Connelly has served and represented Butte County for over two decades. He is a huge asset to our campaign. I am thankful to have earned his endorsement and look forward to working with him in the months ahead,” said Jamie Johansson. Since entering the Assembly race, Jamie has quickly gained support from community leaders and organizations, including Supervisor Connelly and the Butte County Farm Bureau. For more information, visit www.voteJohansson.com. # # #
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