Representative Michael Burton, a Democrat, represents parts of St. Louis County including Affton, Grantwood Village, Concord and Lakeshire (District 92) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2020.

Prior to serving in the legislature, Burton attended Lindenwood University, worked as a broadway actor and was a teacher. His success as a teacher led to him being nominated for the Center of Creative Arts’ Wall of Fame.

Born and raised in Affton, Burton is most well known for spearheading the effort to save local landmark Tower Tee. Burton currently resides in Lakeshire.