Background
McKinney, Dennis was born on November 24, 1960 in Coldwater, Kansas, United States.
municipal official State Treasurer
McKinney, Dennis was born on November 24, 1960 in Coldwater, Kansas, United States.
Bachelor in Political Science, Wichita State University. Master of Arts in Public Finance and Administration, Wichita State University.
This district covers a large portion of south central Kansas, including: Barber County, Comanche County, Kingman County, Kiowa County, north Harper County, and southeastern Ford County. McKinney was appointed to the Kansas House of Representatives in May 1992 and was re-elected for nine terms. He served as the minority leader in that body, leading the Democrats from January 2003 until December 2008.
In his role as House Minority Leader, McKinney served on the State Finance Council, Calendar and Printing Committee, Interstate Cooperation Committee, and the Legislative Coordinating Council.
Prior to serving in the Kansas Legislature, McKinney served as a Kiowa County Commissioner from January 1989 through May 1992. He is a farmer on the family farm and also a stockman in Kiowa and Comanche counties.
On November 18, 2008 Governor Kathleen Sebelius appointed McKinney Kansas State Treasurer to replace outgoing Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, who was elected to Congress. McKinney resigned his legislative post in early January to assume duties in the State Treasurer" General’ s Office on January 5, 2009.
McKinney"s replacement in the Kansas House of Representatives is Pat Maloney of Kingman.
Treasurer, State of Kansas, 2008–2010
Appointed, Treasurer, State of Kansas, November 2008
Minority Leader, Kansas State House of Representatives, 2002–2008
Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives, 1992–2008
Kiowa County Commissioner, 1989–1992.
Member of Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Farm Bureau, Comanche County Farm Bureau (former board member).
Married Jean McKinney. Children: Kelly, Lindy.