Jerry Henry (February 5, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 48th and 63rd district. He served from 1993 to 2003, 2003 to 2017, when he was succeeded by Republican John Eplee.
Jerry Henry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Larkin |
| Succeeded by | John Eplee |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 13, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Adam |
| Succeeded by | Eric Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1956 Seneca, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Linda |
Henry is the executive director of Achievement Services for Northeast Kansas, which works with developmentally disabled adults. Prior to his election to the House he served four years on the Atchison City Commission and one year as the city's mayor.[1]
He and wife Linda have three children and five grandchildren.
Committee membership
edit- Appropriations
- Transportation
- Social Services Budget (Ranking Member)
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
- Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight
Major donors
editThe top 5 donors to Henry's 2008 campaign:[2]
- 1. Kansas Optometric Assoc $750
- 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc $600
- 3. Kansans for Quality MHS $500
- 4. Ruffin, Phil $500
- 5. Kansas Medical Society $500
References
edit- ^ "Kansas House Democrats - Rep. Jerry Henry". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions