John Burris (politician)
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John Burris is an American politician who serves in the Arkansas House of Representatives
. First elected in 2008, Burris represents District 85, which includes Harrison
and parts of Boone County
.
In 2010, Burris was elected by members of the House Republican Caucus to serve as Minority Leader. At age 24, Burris is currently the youngest member of the Arkansas General Assembly
and is the youngest Minority Leader in the history of the state.
Burris's work in the legislature earned him a spot in the Arkansas Business Journal's 2009 list of the top "20 in their 20's". His legislative philosophy, "As a legislator, you can't change the world, but you can help people one at a time."
Arkansas House of Representatives
The Arkansas House of Representatives is the lower house of the Arkansas General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The House is composed of 100 members elected from an equal amount of constituencies across the state. Each district has an average population of 26,734...
. First elected in 2008, Burris represents District 85, which includes Harrison
Harrison, Arkansas
Harrison is a city in Boone County, Arkansas, United States. It is the county seat. According to 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 13,108. Boone County was organized in 1869, during reconstruction after the civil war. Harrison was platted and made the county seat. It is...
and parts of Boone County
Boone County, Arkansas
Boone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,903. The county seat is Harrison. Boone County is Arkansas's 62nd county, formed on April 9, 1869. Boone County is part of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:Boone County...
.
In 2010, Burris was elected by members of the House Republican Caucus to serve as Minority Leader. At age 24, Burris is currently the youngest member of the Arkansas General Assembly
Arkansas General Assembly
The Arkansas General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The legislature is a bicameral body composed of the upper house Arkansas Senate with 35 members, and the lower Arkansas House of Representatives with 100 members. All 135 representatives and state senators...
and is the youngest Minority Leader in the history of the state.
Burris's work in the legislature earned him a spot in the Arkansas Business Journal's 2009 list of the top "20 in their 20's". His legislative philosophy, "As a legislator, you can't change the world, but you can help people one at a time."