Walter Burnett | |
|---|---|
Burnett in 2015 | |
| 9th Vice Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office May 15, 2023 – August 7, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Brandon Johnson |
| Preceded by | Tom Tunney |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 27th ward | |
| In office May 1, 1995 – August 7, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dexter Watson |
| Succeeded by | Red Burnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2, Omar (stepson) |
| Education | Harold Washington College University of Illinois, Chicago Southeastern Illinois College Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
Walter Burnett Jr. (born August 16, 1963) is an American politician. He was a member of the Chicago City Council from 1995 until 2025. In 2023, he became the Vice Mayor of Chicago.