Tom Burroughs

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Tom Burroughs (born November 21, 1954) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district. A native of Kansas City, Kansas, he has served since 1997.[1]

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 is the Chair of the Colgate-Palmolive Employees Credit Union and the Wy-Jo Chapter of Credit Unions.[2]

Committee membership

  • General Government Budget (Ranking Member)
  • Appropriations
  • Insurance
  • Financial Institutions
  • Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Burroughs's 2008 campaign:[3]

  • 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

  1. http://votesmart.org/candidate/12598/tom-burroughs#.Ufquf2RxtHs
  2. Project Vote Smart - Rep. Tom Burroughs Biography
  3. Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions

External links

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