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
2012 St. Louis County Council 2nd district general election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Democratic |
Kathleen Kelly Burkett |
40,991 |
65.52 |
|
|
Republican |
Oren Walton |
21,462 |
34.3 |
|
2008 St. Louis County Council 2nd district general election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Democratic |
Kathleen Kelly Burkett |
52,046 |
98.32 |
|
2004 St. Louis County Council 2nd district general election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Democratic |
Kathleen Kelly Burkett |
41,276 |
64.12 |
|
|
Republican |
Becky Buwalda |
23,097 |
35.88 |
|
2002 St. Louis County Council 2nd district special election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Democratic |
Kathleen Kelly Burkett |
12,043 |
60.13 |
|
|
Republican |
Becky Buwalda |
7,986 |
39.87 |
|