Jerry Henry

Jerry Henry (February 5, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 48th and 63rd district. He served from 1993 to 2003, 2003 to 2017, when he was succeeded by Republican John Eplee.

Jerry Henry
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
January 13, 2003  January 9, 2017
Preceded byBruce Larkin
Succeeded byJohn Eplee
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 11, 1993  January 13, 2003
Preceded byJoan Adam
Succeeded byEric Carter
Personal details
Born (1956-02-05) February 5, 1956
Seneca, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLinda

Henry is the executive director of Achievement Services for Northeast Kansas, which works with developmentally disabled adults. Prior to his election to the House he served four years on the Atchison City Commission and one year as the city's mayor.[1]

He and wife Linda have three children and five grandchildren.

Committee membership

  • Appropriations
  • Transportation
  • Social Services Budget (Ranking Member)
  • Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
  • Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Henry's 2008 campaign:[2]

  • 1. Kansas Optometric Assoc $750
  • 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc $600
  • 3. Kansans for Quality MHS $500
  • 4. Ruffin, Phil $500
  • 5. Kansas Medical Society $500

References

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