Terry Burton
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| Terry Burton | |
| Mississippi State Senate District 31 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1992 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Website | Senate website |
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Terry Burton (b. January 31, 1956) is a Republican member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 31st Senatorial District.
Education
Brown received his diploma from Newton High School in 1974.
Professional experience
Burton was a Director for Parent Training & Information Center and also a Radio Consultant. From 1971 to 1981 he was a Sales and Air/Radio Personality. He was the Manager of WQST Radio from 1979 to 1993, WMOX Radio from 1993 to 1994, and WMYQ Radio from 1994 to 1999. He has been Owner/Manager of For Real Productions from since 1995. He has also been Director of Parent Training & Information Center from 1999 to the present. He is currently a Marketing and Public Relations Consultant as well.
Political experience
Burton was Mayor of the City of Newton from 1989 to 1992. He then joined the Mississippi State Senate in 1992. He has served in that position since, representing the 31st district.
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Education Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Elections Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Housing Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division A Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Judiciary, Division B Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Legislative Budget Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Property Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Utilities Committee, Mississippi Senate
Personal life
Burton and his wife, Darlene, have two stepchildren.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, Room 215 C
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-3246
District Address:
Post Office Box 54099
Pearl, MS 39288
Phone: 601-939-5968 (Business)
Phone: 601-932-1966 (Home)
Capitol Email:
dkirby@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Biography on Project Vote
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
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