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Burrell formerly served on the Shreveport City Council.<ref name=pvs/> In 1994, he polled 3,659 votes (61.8 percent) in District G, compared to 2,263 (38.2 percent) for his intra-party opponent, Samuel Lee "Sam" Jenkins, Jr.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10011994/10011994_09.html|title=Election Results|publisher=October 1, 1994|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> formerly of [[Raleigh]], [[North Carolina]], with past affiliation with the Caddo Parish School Board and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.<ref>{{cite web|url=​

Burrell formerly served on the Shreveport City Council.<ref name=pvs/> In 1994, he polled 3,659 votes (61.8 percent) in District G, compared to 2,263 (38.2 percent) for his intra-party opponent, Samuel Lee "Sam" Jenkins, Jr.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10011994/10011994_09.html|title=Election Results|publisher=October 1, 1994|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> formerly of [[Raleigh]], [[North Carolina]], with past affiliation with the Caddo Parish School Board and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.<ref>{{cite web|url=​

http://www.intelius.com/results.php?ReportType=1&formname=name&qf=samuel&qmi=&qn=Jenkins&qcs=Shreveport%2C+LA&focusfirst=1|title=Samuel Lee Jenkins|publisher=intelius.org|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> On the council, Burrell developed a plan for increased African-American participation in government contracts. He worked to revitalize inner city neighborhoods, actions which led to the establishment of the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency, the Citywide Community Development Corporation, the Model Block Housing Development Project, and the Shreveport Urban Renaissance Corporation. In his second term on the council and as a representative, Burrell developed a close working relationship and friendship with Democratic former [[Mayor]] Keith Hightower.<ref name=labi/>​

http://www.intelius.com/results.php?ReportType=1&formname=name&qf=samuel&qmi=&qn=Jenkins&qcs=Shreveport%2C+LA&focusfirst=1|title=Samuel Lee Jenkins|publisher=intelius.org|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> On the council, Burrell developed a plan for increased African-American participation in government contracts. He worked to revitalize inner city neighborhoods, actions which led to the establishment of the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency, the Citywide Community Development Corporation, the Model Block Housing Development Project, and the Shreveport Urban Renaissance Corporation. In his second term on the council and as a representative, Burrell developed a close working relationship and friendship with Democratic former [[Mayor]] Keith Hightower.<ref name=labi/>

In 1998, Burrell easily won his second term on the city council when he defeated fellow Democrat Raymond Anthony Hicks (born May 1943), a former District 5 member of the Caddo Parish School Board, 3,796 votes (66.5 percent) to 1,912 votes (33.5 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 3, 1998.</ref>​

In 1998, Burrell easily won his second term on the city council when he defeated fellow Democrat Raymond Anthony Hicks (born May 1943), a former District 5 member of the Caddo Parish School Board, 3,796 votes (66.5 percent) to 1,912 votes (33.5 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 3, 1998.</ref>​

===State government==​

===State government==​

In 2003, Burrell handily won election to the District 2 state House seat vacated by Lydia P. Jackson, the daughter of a former state representative, Alphonse J. Jackson of Shreveport, who later relocated to Baton Rouge. Lydia Jackson was instead elected to the state Senate. Burrell defeated a [[Republican Party|Republican]] candidate, Martin Dale Bryant, 5,359 votes (81.3 percent) to 1,235 (18.7 percent).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10042003/10042003_Legislative.html|title=Election Results|date=October 4, 2003|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> In 2007, Burrell won by a similar margin over a fellow Democrat, Brian Hairston, 5,317 (86.4 percent) to 834 (13.6 percent)<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 20, 2007.</ref> Burrell was unopposed for his third term in 2011.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 22,2011,</ref>The Louisiana Secretary of State website does not list returns involving unopposed candidates.</ref>​

In 2003, Burrell handily won election to the District 2 state House seat vacated by Lydia P. Jackson, the daughter of a former state representative, Alphonse J. Jackson of Shreveport, who later relocated to Baton Rouge. Lydia Jackson was instead elected to the state Senate. Burrell defeated a [[Republican Party|Republican]] candidate, Martin Dale Bryant, 5,359 votes (81.3 percent) to 1,235 (18.7 percent).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10042003/10042003_Legislative.html|title=Election Results|date=October 4, 2003|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> In 2007, Burrell won by a similar margin over a fellow Democrat, Brian Hairston, 5,317 (86.4 percent) to 834 (13.6 percent)<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 20, 2007.</ref> Burrell was unopposed for his third term in 2011.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 22,2011,</ref>The Louisiana Secretary of State website does not list returns involving unopposed candidates.</ref>​

 

Representative Burrell served on the Legislative Black Caucus, the Rural Caucus, and  the Democratic Caucus. He sat on these committees: (1) Administration of Criminal Justice, (2) Appropriations, (3) Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs, (4) Joint Legislative Capital Outlay, and (5) Joint Legislative Budget.<ref name=rab/>​

Former Representative Burrell served on the Legislative Black Caucus, the Rural Caucus, and  the Democratic Caucus. He sat on these committees: (1) Administration of Criminal Justice, (2) Appropriations, (3) Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs, (4) Joint Legislative Capital Outlay, and (5) Joint Legislative Budget.<ref name=rab/>​

 

Burrell's legislative ratings ranged from 24 to 67 from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. In 2012, the National Federation of Independent Business rated him 0 percent. In 2013 and 2014, the [[conservative]] Louisiana Family Forum scored him 56 and 40 percent, respectively. In 2013 and 2014, he was rated 100 percent by Louisiana [[Right to Life]] and the Louisiana Association of Educators. In 2006, he was ranked 64 percent by the [[Humane Society]]. Burrell carried the endorsement of the Louisiana Hospital Association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/35269/roy-burrell#.VUEpufnF-S8|title=Roy Burrell's Ratings and Endorsements|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref> ​

Burrell's legislative ratings ranged from 24 to 67 from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. In 2012, the National Federation of Independent Business rated him 0 percent. In 2013 and 2014, the [[conservative]] Louisiana Family Forum scored him 56 and 40 percent, respectively. In 2013 and 2014, he was rated 100 percent by Louisiana [[Right to Life]] and the Louisiana Association of Educators. In 2006, he was ranked 64 percent by the [[Humane Society]]. Burrell carried the endorsement of the Louisiana Hospital Association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/35269/roy-burrell#.VUEpufnF-S8|title=Roy Burrell's Ratings and Endorsements|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref>

 

In 2014, Burrell co-sponsored the requirement that [[abortion]] providers to have hospital admitting privileges near their clinics; only five House members opposed the measure. That same year, he co-sponsored the extension of time for implementation of the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative. He voted to forbid the transportation of dogs in open truck beds on

In 2014, Burrell co-sponsored the requirement that [[abortion]] providers to have hospital admitting privileges near their clinics; only five House members opposed the measure. That same year, he co-sponsored the extension of time for implementation of the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative. He voted to forbid the transportation of dogs in open truck beds on

  interstate highways. He voted for the repeal of state anti-sodomy laws; the measure failed in the House, 27-67.<ref name=votingrecords>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/35269/roy-burrell#.VUEqYPnF-S8|title=Roy Murrell's Voting Records|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref>​

  interstate highways. He voted for the repeal of state anti-sodomy laws; the measure failed in the House, 27-67.<ref name=votingrecords>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/35269/roy-burrell#.VUEqYPnF-S8|title=Roy Murrell's Voting Records|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref>​

 

In 2013, Burrell did not vote on the matter of reducing penalties for the possession of [[marijuana]]; the bill passed the House, 54-38. In 2014, he opposed the use of concealed carry gun permits in [[restaurant]]s that serve [[alcohol]]. In 2013, he voted against the issuance of permanent conceled carry permits. He opposed keeping information on concealed carry permits confidential and out of the public record; the bill nevertheless passed the House 76-18. He voted to increase judicial pay and to end the mandatory retirement age for judges. Burrell co-sponsored an "equal pay" plan for state employees.<ref name=votingrecords/>​

In 2013, Burrell did not vote on the matter of reducing penalties for the possession of [[marijuana]]; the bill passed the House, 54-38. In 2014, he opposed the use of concealed carry gun permits in [[restaurant]]s that serve [[alcohol]]. In 2013, he voted against the issuance of permanent conceled carry permits. He opposed keeping information on concealed carry permits confidential and out of the public record; the bill nevertheless passed the House 76-18. He voted to increase judicial pay and to end the mandatory retirement age for judges. Burrell co-sponsored an "equal pay" plan for state employees.<ref name=votingrecords/>​

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In 2012, Burrell co-sponsored legislation to provide for [[parole]] eligibility for non-violent inmates. He voted to prohibit the use of telephones and hand-held devices while driving. He opposed state tax incentives to recruit a [[National Basketball Association]] team to Louisiana and also opposed [[state income tax]] deductions for taxpayers donating to scholarship funds. He opposed reducing the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour polling days.<ref name=votingrecords/> ​

In 2012, Burrell co-sponsored legislation to provide for [[parole]] eligibility for non-violent inmates. He voted to prohibit the use of telephones and hand-held devices while driving. He opposed state tax incentives to recruit a [[National Basketball Association]] team to Louisiana and also opposed [[state income tax]] deductions for taxpayers donating to scholarship funds. He opposed reducing the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour polling days.<ref name=votingrecords/>  

 

In 2011, Burrell voted for a permanent tax on [[cigarette]]s. That year he supported the bill for parole eligibility for elderly inmates. He supported a bill whose supporters said would halt [[bullying]] in public schools; the bill failed, 43-54. He opposed the  requirement for drug testing of welfare recipients. He voted against the establishment of a commission to develop a plan to abolish the state income tax. He opposed the redistricting bills for both the state Senate and the [[United States House of Representatives]].<ref name=votingrecords/>​

In 2011, Burrell voted for a permanent tax on [[cigarette]]s. That year he supported the bill for parole eligibility for elderly inmates. He supported a bill whose supporters said would halt [[bullying]] in public schools; the bill failed, 43-54. He opposed the  requirement for drug testing of welfare recipients. He voted against the establishment of a commission to develop a plan to abolish the state income tax. He opposed the redistricting bills for both the state Senate and the [[United States House of Representatives]].<ref name=votingrecords/>​

 

===Mayoral campaign abandoned===​

===Mayoral campaign abandoned===​

 

In 2014, Burrell announced on KEEL radio that he would run for mayor of Shreveport to succeed the term-limited African-American Cedric Glover. However, he soon withdrew on the grounds that a prior commitment to his friend, former Mayor Keith Hightower, made it impossible for him to run. Then Hightower, the mayor from 1998 to 2006, decided not to seek a comeback in the office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/roy-burrell-withdraws-from-shreveport-mayors-race/|title=Roy Burrell Withdraws from Shreveport Mayor's Race|author=Erin McCarty|date=August 19, 2014|publisher=[[KEEL]] radio|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> One of Burrell's legislative colleagues, Patrick C. Williams, and former Burrell intra-party rival, Samuel Jenkins, Jr., were among several candidates who ran unsuccessfully for mayor. Victory went to still another African-American candidate, the retired educator Ollie Tyler, who served a single term from 2014 to 2018.​

In 2014, Burrell announced on KEEL radio that he would run for mayor of Shreveport to succeed the term-limited African-American Cedric Glover. However, he soon withdrew on the grounds that a prior commitment to his friend, former Mayor Keith Hightower, made it impossible for him to run. Then Hightower, the mayor from 1998 to 2006, decided not to seek a comeback in the office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/roy-burrell-withdraws-from-shreveport-mayors-race/|title=Roy Burrell Withdraws from Shreveport Mayor's Race|author=Erin McCarty|date=August 19, 2014|publisher=[[KEEL]] radio|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> One of Burrell's legislative colleagues, Patrick C. Williams, and former Burrell intra-party rival, Samuel Jenkins, Jr., were among several candidates who ran unsuccessfully for mayor. Victory went to still another African-American candidate, the retired educator Ollie Tyler, who served a single term from 2014 to 2018.​

 

Two Shreveport Democrats, Samuel Jenkins, Jr., and Terence Vinson, ran to succeed Burrell in the primary election for the state House held on October 24, 2015. Jenkins prevailed with 3,505 votes (60.6 percent) to Vinson's 2,282 (39.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 24, 2015.</ref> Burrell himself sought the District 5 seat on the Caddo Parish Commission in that same election. He ran without opposition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/candidates-qualified-in-statewide-elections/|title=Candidates Qualified in Statewide Elections|publisher=KEEL (AM) in Shreveport|accessdate=September 11, 2015}}</ref>

Two Shreveport Democrats, Samuel Jenkins, Jr., and Terence Vinson, ran to succeed Burrell in the primary election for the state House held on October 24, 2015. Jenkins prevailed with 3,505 votes (60.6 percent) to Vinson's 2,282 (39.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns (Caddo Parish), October 24, 2015.</ref> Burrell himself sought the District 5 seat on the Caddo Parish Commission in that same election. He ran without opposition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/candidates-qualified-in-statewide-elections/|title=Candidates Qualified in Statewide Elections|publisher=KEEL (AM) in Shreveport|accessdate=September 11, 2015}}</ref>