Wayne Johnson, the real estate developer planning to purchase the former Wrangell Medical Center property, won the GOP nomination for U.S. Congress in Georgia’s 2nd District on June 18.
Johnson said in an interview on June 20 that his election campaign won’t affect his plans for building a condo development on the former hospital property.
He is still committed to Wrangell, he said, adding that he hopes people will like the idea of having someone in Congress with a special interest in the community.
With the campaign slogan “Stop the stupid in Washington,” Johnson will face 32-year Democratic incumbent Rep. Sanford Bishop in November in a district that has comfortably favored Democratic candidates in recent years.
According to his campaign website, some of Johnson’s goals are to save small businesses, put the American economy first, secure the rule of law and “back the blue (police),” stop relying on foreign energy solutions and supply chains, restructure the broken student loan system, protect the unborn, stand up for Second Amendment rights and end attacks on parents’ rights in education.
Despite his ongoing campaign, Johnson planned to arrive in Wrangell on June 22 with his wife and grandchild. He plans to stay for a couple weeks, with extended family members coming to town for a few weeks this summer too.
In addition to his real estate development plans, Johnson also plans to open a food truck this summer that will sell fresh Wrangell seafood. The truck will be called “The Spirit of Wrangell.”
Johnson noted that though he has a lot on his plate and will have to balance his commitments, he remains committed to Wrangell.
The developer planned to attend the June 25 and July 1 borough assembly meetings, where his development is on the agenda.
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