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Kerry Burt (Iowa)
Kerry Burt was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 21st District from 2009-2011.
Burt dropped his plans for re-election on April 7, 2010. He and eight others have been charged with giving false addresses to avoid paying full tuition at a state-run teacher training school.[1]
Burt has been a TV Announcer with Gateway Conference, EMT/Instructor with the Hazardous Materials Regional Training Center, a Financial Consultant with Kerry Burt Financial, firefighter, and assistant football coach.
He is involved with the Boys and Girls Club, is a Scout Master with Cub Scout Pack 56, and is Co-Founder of The Black Alliance.[2]
Committee assignments
- Labor
- Local Government
- Public Safety (Vice Chair)
- Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations
Elections
2010
In the June 8th primary election, Burt was defeated by Democratic primary opponent Anesa Kajtazovic by a margin of 654 to 61.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Burt was elected to the 21st District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Tami Wiencek (R).[3] Burt raised $57,899 for his campaign, while Wiencek raised $116,484.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kerry Burt (D)
|
6,673 | |||
| Tami Wiencek (R) | 6,454 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Kerry Burt on the Iowa Legislature Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Kerry Burt on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "Rep. Kerry Burt, others charged in Cedar Falls tuition case," April 8, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Burt
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Iowa House candidates," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 21 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Anesa Kajtazovic |
