Full Name:
Christopher 'Chris' Burke
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Laura; 2 Children: Joseph, Patrick
Birth Date:
12/01/1967
Home City:
West Yellowstone, MT
AS, Horticulture/Plant Science, University of New Hampshire, 1986-1988
Candidate, Montana State House of Representatives, District 64, 2014
Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, District 70, 2012
No caucus information on file.
Owner, Morning Glory Coffee & Tea Incorporated, March 2005present
Sales/Marketing Coordinator, Alexander & Baldwin/Kauai Coffee Company, 1998-1999, 2000-2002
Head Coffee Roaster, Rocky Mountain Roasting, 19961998, 1998
Coffee Roaster, Anne Maries Fine Coffee & Tea, 1994-1996
Member, West Yellowstone Planning and Zoning Board, 2009-2010
Board Member, Yellowstone Historic Center, 2008
Board Member, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, 2006
Priority Issues:
As a representative of the State of the Montana I will work together with my colleagues to accomplish the following:
1. Maintain a balanced budget that provides essential services to our state and all of it's citizens.
2. Fully support pre-kindergarten, K-12 public schools and our universities and colleges to insure an educated and informed citizenry, that is prepared to grow Montana's communities and economy into the future.
3. Work towards positive solutions to improve infrastructure, housing, education and healthcare for rural and tourist driven communities within HD64 and the state of Montana.
4.Help to create balanced legislation in regards to wildlife and environment that addresses the concerns of all parties and the collective work they have done over the years.
5. Support Montana resident hunters and anglers and protect access to public lands.
6. Build stronger communication and relationships between the state legislature and the communities it represents.