Brian Burnett | |
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Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives from the 12th district | |
Assumed office January 15, 2025 Servingwith Mike Steele | |
Preceded by | Keith Goehner |
Personal details | |
Born | Brian K. Burnett 1968 (age 56–57) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | April Burnett |
Children | 7 |
Residence | Wenatchee,Washington |
Brian K. Burnett (born 1968) is an American politician and former law enforcement officer. In 2024,he was elected to represent the 12th district in Washington's House of Representatives. [1]
Burnett served three terms as Chelan County sheriff before losing his reelection campaign in 2022. Under his leadership,the Chelan County sheriff's office started their Behavior Health Unit for emergency calls related to mental health crises. He worked in law enforcement for 25 years. [2]
While serving as Chelan County Sheriff,Burnett was one of thirty-nine plaintiffs in a 2020 lawsuit against then-governor Jay Inslee,seeking to end the COVID-19 state of emergency, citing the need for local control and economic concerns. [3] In 2021,Burnett suspended School Resource Officer (SRO) programs in four school districts,opposing Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school employees and contractors. Burnett,who noted that no SROs had expressed concerns about the mandate,argued it violated personal rights. SROs were reassigned to patrol duties,with efforts to maintain a visible presence near schools. [4]
During the 2024 election,Burnett was elected to represent the 12th district in the Washington House of Representatives. He received 53.26% of the vote in the general election. [5]
Burnett resides in Wenatchee,Washington,with his wife,April. They have seven children and eight grandchildren. [6]
He is Christian. [7]
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