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 | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district | |
| In office January 4, 1897 – January 1, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | J. H. Glass |
| Succeeded by | Warren M. John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Kennedy Burnett January 24, 1862 San Luis Obispo County, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 1948 (age 86) San Luis Obispo County, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Josephine LaBelle |