Jeff Barker (politician)
| Jeff Barker | |
|---|---|
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Barker in 2009 | |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
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Assumed office 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Starr |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1943 Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Aloha, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Portland State University |
| Occupation | police lieutenant |
Jeff Barker is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 28 since 2003.
Personal information
Jeff Barker was born in 1943 in Portland, Oregon and his home city is in Aloha, Oregon.[1]
Education
Barker received a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University.[2]
Career
Prior to running for the Oregon State Legislature, Barker served as an enlisted man in the United States Marines, and later an Oregon State Trooper. He entered the Portland Police Bureau as an officer, before making detective, and eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant.[2]
His support and advocacy in animal-related measures saw him labeled as a 2011 "Top Dog" by the Oregon Humane Society.[3]
Political Experience
Jeff Barker has had the following political experience:
- Representative,Oregon State House of Representatives, 2002–present[1]
Current Legislative Committees
Jeff Barker has been a member of the following legislative committees:
- Judiciary, Chair
- Public Safety Subcommittee, Vice Chair
- Member, Ways and Means Committee
- Veteran's Committee, Chair
- Member, PERS Reform Committee (2003)
- Member, Health Committee
Professional Experience
Jeff Barker has had the following professional experience:
- Police Lieutenant,Portland Police Bureau, retired
- Trooper, Oregon State Police
- United States Marine Corps 1961-1964, enlisted.
References
- 1 2 "Representative Jeff Barker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- 1 2 http://www.leg.state.or.us/barker/
- ↑ 2011 Oregon Humane Society Legislative Scorecard at the Oregon Humane Society
External links
- Oregon State House - Jeff Barker official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jeff Barker (OR) profile
- Follow the Money - Jeff Barker