Joe Johnson

Johnson was born in Camden, New Jersey. His career experience includes working as a director in partnership development. He is a former trustee for the town of Frederick, Colorado.[1]

Johnson has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

National Libertarian Party

Libertarian Party of Colorado

Ducks Unlimited

Gun Owners of America

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I believe in Liberty and freedom first and foremost. I believe that individuals are sovereign, and when left to their own devices, most people will chose to lead honest productive lives. I believe that from this basic fundamental belief upon which this nation was founded, we have lost our way. We now have a government at both the state and national level that is involved in every level of decision making in which we as citizens engage. This has made us dependent upon 'leaders' and bureaucrats who subjugate us for their own advancement. A perfect example is our monitory system where our money is no longer backed by anything of value (gold) and is now little more than paper. The result of this is a two-party system falling over each other to pass out "free money" by the trillions. This will end in disaster. As such, it is vital for Americans to become more involved in government at all levels to take back our power. Both the Republican and Democratic Presidential candidates compete with each other to be the next Santa Claus, promising more 'free' programs and money that they do not have to give. Yet the only other candidate on all 50 state ballots - Jo Jorgensen - who is calling attention to this disaster, has been barred from the debate stage. As we move headlong into full-on socialism, no one but the Libertarians are pointing out the long historical record of these disastrous policies. This year you can vote to take back your liberty, this year, you can vote Libertarian.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Over and over we hear that we need to raise taxes in order to pay for much needed infrastructure improvements. What is not discussed is the fact that Colorado drivers pay far more each year in taxes (gas taxes, taxes on all things related to automotive service and supplies, vehicle registrations, etc..) than is necessary for these improvements. The trouble is that these taxes go into the general fund and are used for many, many things beyond infrastructure. if elected, I will introduce a bill to remove auto-related taxes, and once again have then put into the highway fund, and unable to be used for anything but infrastructure. We do not need to raise taxes, we need to stop wasting our taxes on per projects. The facts are in, the COVID lock-down has caused more harm than good. The World Health Organization now admits that the damage to our health from lock downs exceeds the risks of COVID. It is time for a more logical - and liberty oriented- approach to this disease.Never in our nation's history have we been so divided and polarized. The right will not listen to, or discuss with the left, no matter how good the idea. The left will not work with the right no matter how valid their points may be. It is time! Time to elect Libertarians to office. Only by introducing a 3rd point of view will we finally being all sides together for legitimate discussion.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

No matter what the policy or issue, you can know my answer by knowing my philosophy. Unlike my opponents on the right or left, ALL of my decisions are made by a moral viewpoint. This viewpoint is simple; Liberty. Thus, when you ask me my view on a proposal, you can simply ask yourself; "will this proposal enhance the respect for the people's liberty, or will it restrict their liberty? Anything that will restrict liberty, I will fight against. No matter how much I might like an idea, I will never vote to steal from one group to give to another. Free people live together peacefully and voluntary. Force is NEVER the solution.

With the above said, Budgets in every state have been devastated as a result of the misguided closing of our economy. I will work to fully reopen our economy. Additionally, I will fight against efforts to raise taxes. The Colorado people have to live with reduced family budgets, our state government must do the same.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Defense of liberty.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Unrelenting and passionate defender of individual liberty and personal responsibility. Caring, loving, and kind to all friend and foe alike.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

America's Bicentennial. I was a teenager and celebrations took place all around my hometown. I remember the pomp and pageantry and just knew that there was something deeper beyond the celebrations. Growing up only a half hour from Philadelphia, I soon after became deeply immersed in the enlightenment era and the quest for protecting liberty from all who seek to repress it. This set me on a lifelong journey that continues today, and brought me to realize just how far off of the track of respecting individual liberty we as a nation, and as a state have fallen. It is this fight to restore a healthy respect for individual liberty that brought me to the Libertarian Party in 2000, and has crafted my personal work since.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Fountainhead. Howard Roark, despite overwhelming pressure, stuck to his principals - even to his own determent. It matters little whether I found his stance to be over something trifle, he never give up on his determination to live his life according to his own principals.

This book, and that character exemplify's Socrates' famous quote; "The unexamined life is not worth living"

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

Unfortunately, just as the Seventeenth Amendment weakened state's rights, and gave very little difference between the House and Senate in Washington, here in Colorado having a bicameral legislature provides very little - if any - advantage. As such the heavily populated parts of the state wield much greater power over the rest of the state. If we however had individual Counties elect one house of the legislature (either by the people of the county, or by the county commissioners of the county), and the other house elected by district as we do now, we would have a more true set of checks and balances giving the less populated areas of the state more equal representation within our legislature.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

The executive branch is supposed to be a check and balance against too much overreach. The Governor is supposed to be the fact of the state with very little power. His only real power is supposed to be his power of the veto. A Governor was never supposed to be able to issue executive orders to get laws passed that he wants. The executive order is intended to be used in cases of emergencies ONLY. In this day and age with electronic communication, calling the legislature together to make decisions in critical emergency situations is not difficult, and so we should have seen a reduction in executive orders. The reverse has proven true. If the Governor wishes to write laws, he should run for the legislature and let someone who will respect the process run for Governor.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely! Our de facto "2-party" is, and has been, tearing this state, and this nation apart. With very rare exceptions, every issue, and every response to that issue in met with partisan bickering. If a Republican came up with a solution that normally would have been the type of solution that a Democrat would have proposed, the Democratic leadership, and thus the Democratic legislators would all denounce it and fight against it. The exact same holds true in reverse. This problem has been ongoing for some time in this state - and nation, but it has risen to epic proportions. If enough 3rd party candidates were to get elected, both Democrats and Republicans would have no other choice but to work with these legislators, and by default, with one another. You can see this in action during the elections. In a "2-party" system, negative campaigning is highly effective. Spreading fear gets one elected. When was the last time that our population voted "for" a candidate for President? Most voters will admit that they vote "to keep the other guy from getting elected." Just watch the political ads this season and count the number of negative ads vs the positive uplifting ads. This negativity and attacking does not work when there are more than 2 viable candidates. Nations with governments with multi-party systems do not suffer this same level of negativity and partisan bickering. The same holds true in professional, and personal relationships. This same advantage will play out in the legislature. If you wish to see a more cooperative and productive legislature, you must vote to end the political duopoly and help elect 3rd party candidates.