Senator Jim Barnett 17th District Kansas Senator Biography

Family

• Spouse: Yvonne Barnett
  Children: Blake and Chelsea

Occupation

• Physician

Education

• Reading High School
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry - Emporia State University
• Doctor of Medicine - University of Kansas Medical School
• Internship and Residency - University of Texas

Civic Activities

• Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce
• Diversity Council - Chairman
• Rotary International

Public Offices Held

• Re-elected to the Kansas Senate in 2004
• Elected to Kansas Senate in 2000
• USD 253 Board of Education 1991 - 1999, President 1993-1997

Issues of Concern

• Health Care
• Education
• Youth Issues
• Agriculture
• Senior Citizens
• Veterans Affairs
• Business

District Profile

• Data profile of the 17th Senate District
  Map of the 17th Senate District