Wealthy businessman Perry Johnson Join Michigan gubernatorial race

Wealthy businessman Perry Johnson Join Michigan gubernatorial race

BIRMINGHAM — Wealthy businessman Perry Johnson has joined a growing field of Republican candidates seeking Michigan’s governorship, pledging to spend heavily on a campaign centered on eliminating the state income tax, fixing schools and making state government more efficient. Launching his campaign Monday at a restaurant in downtown Birmingham, Johnson said he plans to spend $9 million of his own money over the next 60 days to boost his visibili…