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Political party
  
Democratic

Role
  
Political leader

Name
  
Tom Burroughs


Profession
  
Retired

Spouse(s)
  
Cathie

Party
  
Democratic Party

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Born
  
November 21, 1954 (age 69) Kansas City, KS (
1954-11-21
)

Alma mater
  
Kansas City Kansas Community College

Education
  
Kansas City Kansas Community College

Residence
  
Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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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.

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Prior to his election, Burroughs ran unsuccessfully for the House in 1990 and 1992. He has an associates 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.

Committee memberships

During the 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions, Rep. Burroughs served on the following legislative committees:

  • 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:

  • 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

    Tom Burroughs Wikipedia