James Kennedy Burnett (January 24, 1862 - September 14, 1948) was a California politician who served in the California State Assembly from the 67th district between 1897 and 1901.[1] In 1899, when Speaker of the Assembly Howard E. Wright was plagued with scandals involving vote-buying and forging campaign documents, the penalty for the latter being forfeiture of office, Burnett introduced an expulsion resolution before Wright resigned his office.[2]

James K. Burnett
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 67th district
In office
January 4, 1897 – January 1, 1901
Preceded byJ. H. Glass
Succeeded byWarren M. John
Personal details
Born
James Kennedy Burnett

January 24, 1862
San Luis Obispo County, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 1948 (age 86)
San Luis Obispo County, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJosephine LaBelle

References

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  1. ^ Vassar, Alex; Myers, Shane. "J.K. Burnett". JoinCalifornia.com. JoinCalifornia.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alex; Myers, Shane. "Howard E. Wright". JoinCalifornia.com. JoinCalifornia.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.