Dear neighbor,
My name is Alex Burton, and I am so glad to introduce myself to you as the newly elected Representative for Indiana House District 77. I was sworn into office on Tuesday, Nov. 19, during Organization Day held at the Indiana Statehouse.
I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to represent the Southern Indiana communities of Indiana House District 77 at the Statehouse.
Career Background and Community Involvement:
My career and community involvement began as a high school student, when I served on the Mayor’s Aquatics Task Force under Jonathan Weinzapfel in 2006. This experience sparked my passion for public service, leading me to Indiana State University where I earned a B.A. in Communications and a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate. Later, I continued my education at Western Kentucky University, earning a Master of Public Administration.
After returning to Evansville, I dedicated myself to addressing a variety of community issues. These ranged from creating systems to ensure success for every K-12 student to advocating for safe, affordable housing for all Hoosiers. My focus has always been on supporting everyday people as they navigate life’s challenges.
Some of my key efforts include:
- Founding Feed Evansville
- Allocating additional public funds into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Intervening to stop an energy utility rate increase
- Leading the creation of the CDFI Friendly Evansville Region
- Establishing a water bill relief program
- Securing wage increases for city employees
- Investing in public safety and our parks
- Opposing the oversaturation of neighborhoods with gas stations and liquor stores
Additionally, I’ve been actively engaged in efforts to improve youth outcomes, such as boosting literacy, addressing the school-to-prison pipeline, increasing high school graduation rates, and expanding real-world career opportunities for students. My passion for education led me to work within the public school system for several years, in between roles with two major Evansville employers—Berry Global and Old National Bank, both of which play an essential role in Indiana’s economy.
I look forward to continuing to advocate for initiatives that benefit the people of District 77 and all Hoosiers.
Looking Ahead to the 2025 Legislative Session:
As the 2025 Legislative Session approaches, I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues in the Indiana House Democratic Caucus, as well as with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, to make Indiana a more prosperous and welcoming state for all.
There is much work to be done to improve the lives of Hoosiers, ensuring that no one is left behind. I am ready to serve and advocate for practical, common-sense solutions that include everyone and exclude no one. Our state deserves to be the best version of itself, and I refuse to accept the status quo. It’s time for Indiana to aim higher—to create a future that retains, attracts and invests in its people, resources and communities.
Let’s Get Moving!
In service,
State Rep. Alex Burton
