John Burton in 1980, when he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He served four terms in Congress but chose not to seek a fifth in 1982, citing depression and dependence on crack cocaine and nitrous oxide.
John Burton, 92, Dies; California Political Boss Who Staged a Comeback
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Burton, John (1932-2025)Deaths (Obituaries)United States Politics and GovState LegislaturesDrug Abuse and TrafficCaliforniaSan Francisco (Calif)Democratic PartyHouse of RepresentativesCalifornia State Legislature
