James K. Burnett

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 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