Tom Burroughs
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| Tom Burroughs | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 33rd district |
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| Assumed office 1997 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1954 Kansas City, KS |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cathie |
| Residence | Kansas City, KS |
| Alma mater | Kansas City Kansas Community College |
| Profession | Retired |
| Website | http://www.tomburroughs.com |
Tom Burroughs (born November 21, 1954) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district, and currently serves as the House Minority Leader. A native of Kansas City, Kansas, he has served since 1997.[1][2]
Prior to his election, Burroughs ran unsuccessfully for the House in 1990 and 1992. He has a bachelor's degree from Kansas City Community College and spent nearly 30 years working at the Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Burroughs was the Chair of the Colgate-Palmolive Employees Credit Union and the Wy-Jo Chapter of Credit Unions.[3]
Committee memberships
During the 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions, Rep. Burroughs served on the following legislative committees:[4]
- Financial Institutions
- General Government Budget (Ranking Member)
- Insurance
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Burroughs's 2008 campaign:[5]
- 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 2. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $750
- 3. Kansas Bankers Assoc $600
- 4. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $500
- 5. United Transportation Union $500
References
- ↑ http://votesmart.org/candidate/12598/tom-burroughs#.Ufquf2RxtHs
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- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Tom Burroughs Biography
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- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Follow the Money campaign contributions:
