Kerry Burt (December 17, 1964 – October 1, 2024) was an American politician from Iowa. He represented the 21st District in the Iowa House of Representatives as a Democrat from 2009 to 2011.[1] He won the election in November 2008 and was sworn in on January 12, 2009.[2] He did not seek re-election in 2010 and was succeeded by Anesa Kajtazovic.

Kerry Burt
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
January 12, 2009 – January 10, 2011
Preceded byTami Wiencek
Succeeded byAnesa Kajtazovic
Personal details
Born(1964-12-17)December 17, 1964
Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
DiedOctober 1, 2024(2024-10-01) (aged 59)
Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Iowa

Life and career

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Burt played for the Maryland Commandos of the Arena Football League in 1989.[3]

Burt graduated from Waterloo West High School.[4]

Burt was arrested in February 2009 in Ankeny, Iowa after driving drunk and causing an auto accident. He pleaded guilty to the charge.

He took office in January 2009 and, in April 2010, announced that he would not seek re-election for the November 2010 elections because he was legally charged with tampering with school records. Court documents alleged that Burt used an inaccurate home address in Cedar Falls to enroll his child in the school, and that using the address allowed him to avoid paying higher tuition.[5]

Burt died in Waterloo, Iowa on October 1, 2024, at the age of 59.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Kerry Burt (Iowa)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Another historic year..." iowahouse. November 6, 2008. Archived from the original on January 8, 2009. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  3. ^ Tim Jamison (October 10, 2005). "Burt seeking Waterloo council seat". www.wcfcourier.com. Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  4. ^ "Member Profile: Kerry Burt". iowahouse. February 9, 2009. Archived from the original on August 15, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  5. ^ "UPDATE: Kerry Burt says he won't seek re-election". WCFCourier. April 8, 2010. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  6. ^ "Kerry L. Burt". The Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. October 13, 2024.
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