Tom Burroughs

American politician (born 1954)

Not to be confused with Tom Burrows.

Tom Burroughs

Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
January 13, 1997 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by| Richard J. Edlund
Succeeded by| Mike Thompson
Personal details
Born|  (1954-11-21) November 21, 1954 (age 69)
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Political party| Democratic
Spouse| 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 an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district, in which he served as the House Minority Leader. A native of Kansas City, Kansas, he served from 1997 until 2023.[1][2]

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

Burroughs was named Mayor Pro Tempore of Kansas City, Kansas on January 29, 2024, when Mayor Tyrone Garner underwent a confidential medical procedure.[4] No timeline was given for Garner's return.

## Committee memberships

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During the 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions, Rep. Burroughs served on the following legislative committees:[5]

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

## Major donors

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The top 5 donors to Burroughs's 2008 campaign:[6]

* 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

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1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
2. ^ "Representative Tom Burroughs - House Minority Leader". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
3. ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Tom Burroughs Biography
4. ^ "KCK Mayor asks for prayers as he undergoes confidential medical procedure". Retrieved 22 March 2024.
5. ^ "Representative Tom Burroughs - House Assistant Minority Leader". Kansas Legislature, 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
6. ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions

## External links

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* Project Vote Smart profile
* Kansas Votes profile
* State Surge - Legislative and voting track record[usurped]
* Follow the Money campaign contributions:
* 1996,1998,2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008