Kathleen Burkett
Kathleen Kelly Burkett was an American consultant and Democratic member of the St. Louis County Council.[1] She represented the second district from 2002 to 2014.[1]
Kathleen Burkett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the St. Louis County Council from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Young, IV |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | consultant |
Early life and career
For thirty years, Kathleen Burkett managed a small service business in Overland.[1] She now works as a consultant in the same field.[1] She is a member of the Overland Business Association and the North West Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Political career
Kathleen Burkett has been a Director of the Community Fire Protection District, the President of the North Central County 911 Fire Alarm System, a municipal Police Advisory Board member, and a member of the County Board of Highways and Traffic.[1] She is also a member of the National Women's Political Caucus.[1] She has been a member of the St. Louis County Council since 2002.[1] She represents the second district, which contains about 145,000 people.[1]
Committee assignments
- Committee of the Whole
- Revenue and Personnel (Chairman)
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen Kelly Burkett | 40,991 | 65.52 | ||
| Republican | Oren Walton | 21,462 | 34.3 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen Kelly Burkett | 52,046 | 98.32 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen Kelly Burkett | 41,276 | 64.12 | ||
| Republican | Becky Buwalda | 23,097 | 35.88 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen Kelly Burkett | 12,043 | 60.13 | ||
| Republican | Becky Buwalda | 7,986 | 39.87 | ||