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Published: October 2, 2007
As commissioner, district needs still a priority for Johnson
By Bryan Dean
Willa Johnson can't sit down for a plate of food at her favorite barbecue restaurant without being approached half a dozen times for a hug and congratulations from friends and well-wishers.

When she drives through the northeast part of Oklahoma City , people roll down their windows to shout hellos at her. Johnson said that kind of support helped her win the recent special election for District 1 county commissioner....

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