Occupation: State Representative, Retired Police Lieutenant
Occupational Background: US Marine Corps; Oregon State Police; Portland Police Bureau: Awarded Police Star, Distinguished Service Medal, Police Medal
Educational Background: B.S., Portland State University
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative 2003-Present; Enlisted, US Marine Corps; Trooper, Oregon State Police; Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant: Portland Police Bureau
Community Service: Volunteer, Cooper Mountain Elementary, Errol Hassell Elementary, Mt. View Middle School, Aloha HS; Red Cross Volunteer
Civic Organizations: American Legion Aloha Post 104; Marine Corps League
Personal: Married 42 years to Vicki, two adult daughters
CONTINUING A LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Prioritizing Education
- Securing stable and adequate funding for our schools
- Ensuring that more of our education dollars are being spent in the classroom
- Making Oregon's colleges and universities more affordable
Promoting Economic Development and Creating Jobs
- Growing Oregon's economy
- Supporting businesses that create good family wage jobs in Washington County
Fighting for Affordable Health Care for Oregon Families
- Increasing access to affordable health care for all Oregon families
- Advocating for homecare services which preserve the dignity and independence of seniors by allowing them to stay in their homes
Protecting the Safety and Livability of Our Community
- Keeping sexual predators away from our kids
- Getting repeat drunk drivers off of our roads
- Protecting our clean air and water
- Improving services and opportunities for Oregon veterans and their families
"My wife Vicki and I moved to Aloha so that our two daughters could get a good education in Beaverton public schools. After 30 years, I've seen dramatic changes in our community and I'm dedicated to protecting our quality of life.
During my 31 years as a police officer, it was my job to hold people accountable. As your State Representative, I will always do the same."
-Jeff Barker
Endorsed by:
Oregon Education Association
Oregon Business Association
Associated Oregon Industries
Oregon Nurses Association
and many others
Contact Jeff: (503)-649-1767 or electjeff@aol.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Jeff Barker.)