Biography
John Bullard, Jr. was born and raised right here in Jackson County. He has lived in Jackson County his entire life, mainly in the Independence area. He is married to Konnie and they have seven children in their extended family. Their children are: Jennifer and her husband, Ryan Baker, James and his wife, Elise, Michelle and her husband, Larry Harms, Ian, Andy, Jared and Erik. John and Konnie are also the proud grandparents of Lauren Rae Baker, Zachery and Gaven Harms. Konnie holds a masters degree in Social Gerontology and is currently the full time caregiver for her mother in the home.
During his youth John attained the status of Eagle Scout and is a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say from his summer camp days at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. John is also a deacon with the Osage Hills Congregation of the Community of Christ Church and serves as President of the Community of Christ’s Professional Law Enforcement Officers Association.
John is a graduate of Raytown High School, Class of 1974. He has an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Applied Science Degree, both from Longview Community College. He is now an adjunct instructor at the Blue River Community College Law Enforcement Training Center. John has been employed by the City of Independence since August of 1975 and is currently the Sergeant in charge of the Training Unit. He was recently certified as a member of the Metro Squad and served as one of the staff officers during the recent multiple homicide investigation in Raytown, MO. He is also an active member of the Fraternal Order of Police and has served in many leadership positions at the local, state and national levels.
John has received numerous letters of recognition and commendations over his 30+ years of continuous service, including being the 2003 recipient of the Susan Paxton Block Distinguished Public Service Award for “Excellence in Community Government”.
As your representative in Jefferson City, John will work to ensure that legislators pass legislation that will improve the lives of working families and will help move Missouri and the voters of the 54th district forward. As a legislator, John will work to ensure that more Missourians have the opportunity to receive quality healthcare, and support efforts like Governor Nixon’s plan to provide healthcare to an additional 35,000 Missourians at no additional cost to the Missouri taxpayer. John will also work with Governor Nixon to help create more quality jobs as well as promote work force training to ensure that Missouri’s workers have the tools to compete in an expanding economy. And as a current law enforcement officer in the district, John will also continue to work for and support legislation that helps keeps our children and our community safe.
