Tom Burroughs
| Tom Burroughs | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas City Community College (1988) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 21, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Kansas City, Kansas | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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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.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Burroughs' website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
On Economic Opportunities and Growth
- Excerpt:"As the recession starts to turn around we need to continue on a path toward prosperity and ensure job and business opportunities for all Kansans."
For The Best Public Schools in the Nation
- Excerpt:"Ensure that our excellent public schools receive adequate funding and that our children continue to receive the knowledge and tools necessary to become active, productive citizens of the 21st century."
On Cheap Energy and a Clean Environment
- Excerpt:"Kansas is the second windiest state in the country. We need to harness that potential to produce clean energy, which in turn will create new jobs."
For A Better Health Care System for Everyone
- Excerpt:"Find ways to reduce the cost of health care to make it more accessible and affordable for all Kansans, while paying special attention to the needs of our seniors and our children."
On Keeping Our Moral Covenant
- Excerpt:"Defend the most vulnerable of our population by funding necessary social services that are vital to so many disabled Kansans and ensure they receive the care, treatment, and dignity they deserve."
Policy Positions
Burroughs refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[2]
His answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 1996 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
- H 2218 Healthy workplace act; abusive workplace environments. 02/04/2009
- H 2245 Fair credit reporting act, credit freeze. 02/05/2009
- H 5014 Expanded rail service; Kansas City to Fort Worth, Texas; congratulating Kansas Department of Transportation and others; urging action. 03/17/2009[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burroughs served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • General Government Budget | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burroughs served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • General Government Budget | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Legislative Post Audit | ||||
| • State-Tribal Relations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Burroughs served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Government Budget | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Legislative Post Audit Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Burroughs won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 33. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Tony Bukaty (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Burroughs Incumbent |
58% | 4,835 | |
| Republican | Tony Bukaty | 42% | 3,506 | |
| Total Votes | 8,341 | |||
2010
Burroughs won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Burroughs was re-elected to the 33rd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [7] He raised $17,575 for his campaign. [8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 33 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Burroughs (D)
|
6,157 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Burroughs received $25,671 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[9]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Burroughs's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stan Frownfelter Campaign Account | $1,563 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Altria | $975 |
| Laborers Local 1290 | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $25,671 |
2008
In 2008 Burroughs collected $17,575 in donations.[10]
HIs four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $750 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $600 |
| Altria | $550 |
Personal
Burroughs and his wife Cathie have three children.[1]
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7885
Email: tom.burroughs@house.ks.gov
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kansas Legislature - Tom Burroughs
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 1996,1998,2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "tomburroughs," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Talia Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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