My fellow Johnson County Representative, John Price, and I both recently had the privilege of welcoming guests from our area to the Statehouse.
A short while ago, we were joined by Sheriff Doug Cox. One of the issues we discussed was jail overcrowding and the issue of a $12 million cap on jail spending, which has contributed to the problem. Rep. Price and I look forward to working with the sheriff on this and other issues in the future.
From left to right, Rep. Burton, Rep. Price, Sheriff Cox and Rep Smith.
Also, during session, we welcomed guests from the Suburban Baptist Church. The church, which has a sizable congregation and significant community impact in Johnson County, was founded in 1960. The church also has an educational ministry for parents, the Suburban Baptist School, which was founded in 1975 for the purpose of equipping parents to aid in the growth in their children. I enjoyed conversing with my constituents from Suburban Baptist about the current status of our state relative to their concerns and views.
Rep. Burton with members of the Suburban Baptist School
It is always a pleasure to visit with my friends and neighbors from Johnson County. In addition, I hope that my guests find their visits helpful, enjoy learning more about the legislative process and will join us again in the future! Our goal in government, after all, is to invite people to actively engage so that everyone’s voice can be heard.
Sincerely,
