Occupation: District Attorney
Occupational Background: 2001-present: Lincoln County District Attorney; Deputy DA 1988-2000
Educational Background: B.A. Portland State; J.D. Northwestern School of Law
Prior Governmental Experience: Governor's Meth Task Force, Attorney General's Restitution Task Force, Executive Director Oregon DA Association.
Experienced Prosecutor: Bernice Barnett: the only candidate
with prosecution experience. (Longo, Bennett, Neri-Perez, and
many more.)
"The best-kept secret in Lincoln County is her remarkable record
of success as a trial prosecutor. Bernice was the first prosecutor
in Lincoln County to use DNA to convict a child rapist."
Ed Stallard, former Lieutenant, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
"As a member of our Drug Task Force, Bernice has done a great
job prosecuting meth dealers."
Todd Anderson, Tillamook County Sheriff.
Passionate About Victims' Rights: "Bernice gave me and
my children our lives back, putting the man who killed my
children's father.behind bars for life." Trish Carey.
"DA Barnett.worked tirelessly to support victims of crime,
especially victims of violence against women, child abuse, and
elder abuse." Hardy Myers, Oregon Attorney General
Endorsed by Crime Victims United, Steve Doell, President.
Many more endorsements at BerniceBarnett.com
Law Enforcement Support: "He [Bernice's opponent] does
not have the support of my association and he does not have the
support of many individual police officers and other lawenforcement
personnel with whom I work and socialize."
Doug Canfield
"Bernice has the independence, knowledge, and experience to
continue to lead the DA's Office. She is tough on crime, fiscally
responsible, and has the character needed to stand up for
justice." John O'Brien, Lincoln County Sheriff (Ret).
(News-Times 9-19-07)
Experienced Manager: The only candidate who has led a complex
county department. "As a co-worker the last 17 years and
Chief Deputy DA the last seven, I fully support Bernice Barnett's
re-election." Paulette Sanders, Chief Deputy, Lincoln County
DA's Office. (News-Times 9-19-07)
"Bernice is an excellent and capable District Attorney."
Vicki Galusha, DA Office Manager.
VOTE FOR BERNICE BARNETT -
INDEPENDENCE, EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY
(This information furnished by Bernice Barnett - Committee to Elect Bernice Barnett.)