PINELLAS COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
Ken Burke is the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Pinellas County, Florida. A lifelong resident of Pinellas County, Ken attended both high school and college locally, gaining valuable experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a law firm administrator, and a college board chairman. His extensive background has equipped him well for the responsibilities of the Clerk's office. In November 2004, Pinellas County voters recognized Ken’s qualifications and elected him to serve as Clerk of the Circuit Court. He was sworn in on January 4, 2005, and has since been re-elected without opposition in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. As a Constitutional Officer, the Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts derives authority from constitutional and statutory provisions. Ken oversees all court records, performs duties as the county comptroller, manages a local budget of approximately $43 million, and leads a diverse professional team of about 550 employees.